# SELECTED SUBSET # Extracted by select-evt-lines (sample = engl/cul subsec = her.1) # Nicholas Culpeper, "The English Physitian" ("Culpeper's Herbal") # Last edited on 2002-01-08 02:47:45 by stolfi # From a Yale electronic edition. # # http://info.med.yale.edu/library/historical/culpeper/culpeper.htm # Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654. # "The English physitian: or an astrologo-physical # discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation" # London : Peter Cole, 1652. # 8 p.l., 255 p. (i.e. 159 p.), [5] p., front. (port.) # Pages numbered 1-92, 189-255. # # Electronic version prepared by Richard Siderits, M.D. Yale University. # Adaptation to HTML by Toby Appel. # # Reformatted for statistical purposes by J. Stolfi, as follows: # The marginal notes (lists of diseases) were displaced # forward to the end of the current paragraph and # made into a separate unit (type G); their postition # in the original file is marked by a comment # {Note XXX here}. # Latin and English verses are made into separate # units of types "L" and "E", respectively. # Other unit types are used for titles, index entries, etc. # Indented text is marked with "{»}" comments. # Significant line breaks (in tables, indices, # verse, etc.) are marked with "~". # # NULL = "" # BLANK = "_" # ALPHA = "ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ" # ALPHA = "abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz" # ALPHA = "'" # SYMBOL = "0123456789&*" # PUNCT = ".,!?()/:;-«»" # BREAK = "~" # PARAG = "=" # ####################################################################### # # /The English Physitian/ # Introduction by Richard Siderits, M.D. # ------------------------------------------------------------------- # # Nicholas Culpeper, a legendary figure in the field of herbal # medicine and author of /The English Physitian/, transcribed # within, was a man of mystery and glory - a revolutionary who taxed # the heirarchal politicos, challenged the procedures and policies # of the clergy and championed the wonderings of common folk, much # to the chagrin of the established pedantists. # # Within this manuscript, the reader will find the wit, intellect, # ethic and conviction of a man maligned by his colleagues and much # respected by his community. Culpeper worked to bring medicinal # treatments from the mysterious to the comprehensible. His # philosophy was to teach the common folk to minister to themselves # by providing them with the tools and knowledge for self health. # His mind and ambition was to reform the whole system of medicine # by being an innovative questioner paving the way for new thoughts # and principles contrary to established traditions. # # A man of and for the common people, Culpeper wrote with a personal # style revealing his insights as well as his struggles. Culpeper's # writing tends to be comprehensive and exhaustive in its approach # to reconciling astrology and medicine. # # DMS # ####################################################################### # # part a TITLE_PAGES # ## # chapter 1 TITLE_PAGE # unit B booktitle # unit F booksubtitle # unit P text # unit A author # unit N printer # unit Q printdate # # # part b PROLOGUE # ## # chapter 1 TO_THE_READDR # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text # unit L latinverse # unit E englverse # unit P text # unit L latinverse # unit E englverse # unit P text # unit L latinverse # unit E englverse # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit I textitem # unit I textitem # unit P text # unit L latinverse # unit E englverse # unit P text # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text # part c AUTHORITY_LIST # ## # chapter 1 AUTHORITY_LIST # unit T chaptertitle # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # unit C listlabel # unit M namelist # part d PLANTS_BY_PLANETS # ## # chapter 1 PLANTS_BY_PLANETS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text # unit V plantlist # unit P text # unit V plantlist # unit P text # unit V plantlist # unit P text # unit V plantlist # unit P text # unit V plantlist # unit P text # unit V plantlist # unit P text # unit V plantlist # part g TITLE_PAGE_BIS # ## # chapter 0 TITLE_PAGE # unit B booktitle # part h HERBAL_PROPER # ## # chapter 1 ADDERS_TONGUE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_small_Herb_hath_but_one_Leaf;_which_grows_with_the Stalk_a_fingers_length_above_the_ground,_being_fat,_and_of a_fresh_green_colour,_broad_like_the_Water_Plantane_(but less)_without_any_middle_Rib_in_it:_from_the_bottom_of which_Leaf_on_the_inside,_riseth_up_(ordinarily)_one, somtimes_two_or_three_small_slender_stalks,_the_upper_half wherof_is_somwhat_bigger,_and_dented_with_smal_round_dents of_a_yellowish_green_colour,_like_the_Tongue_of_an_Adder or_Serpent_(only_this_is_as_useful_as_they_are_formidable) The_Root_continues_all_the_year. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_moist_Meadows,_and_such_like_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text And_is_to_be_found_in_April_and_May,_for_it_quickly perisheth_with_a_little_heat. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_temperate,_in_respect_of_heat,_but_dry_in_the Second_Degree._The_Juyce_of_the_Leaves_drunk_with_the distilled_Water_of_Horstail_is_a_singular_Remedy_for_all manner_of_wounds_in_the_Breast,_Bowels,_or_other_parts_of the_body,_and_is_given_with_good_success_unto_those_who are_troubled_with_Casting,_Vomiting,_or_bleeding_at_the Mouth_or_Nose,_or_otherwise_downwards._The_said_Juyce given_in_the_distilled_Water_of_Oaken_Buds_is_very_good for_Women_who_have_their_usual_Courses,_or_the_Whites flowing_down_too_abundantly._It_helps_sore_Eyes._The Leaves_infused_or_boyled_in_Oyl_Omphacine,_or_unripe Olives_set_in_the_Sun_for_certain_daies,_or_the_green Leaves_sufficiently_boyled_in_the_said_Oyl,_is_made_an excellent_green_Balsom,_not_only_for_green_and_fresh Wounds,_but_also_for_old_and_inveterate_Ulcers,_especially if_a_little_fine_clear_Turpentine_be_dissolved_therin:_It also_stayeth_and_represseth_all_inflamations_that_arise upon_pains,_by_Hurts,_or_Wounds. {Note_1_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_under_the_Dominion_of_the_Moon_in_Cancer, and_therfore_if_the_weakness_of_the_Rententive_Faculty_be caused_by_an_evil_influence_of_Saturn,_in_any_part_of_the Body_governed_by_the_Moon,_or_under_the_Dominion_of Cancer,_this_Herb_cures_it_by_Sympathy:_It_cures_those Diseases_before_specified_in_any_part_of_the_Body_under the_influence_of_Saturn,_by_Antypathy. = What_parts_of_the_Body_are_under_each_Planet_and_Sign, and_also_what_Diseases_may_be_found_in_my_Astrological Judgment_of_Diseases,_and_for_the_internal_Work_of_Nature in_the_Body_of_Man,_as_Vital,_Animal,_Natural,_and Procreative_Spirit_of_Man,_The_Apprehension,_Judgment, Memory,_the_external_Sences,_viz._Seeing,_Hearing, Smelling,_Tasting,_and_Feelings;_the_Vertues,_Attractive, Retentive,_Digestive,_Expulsive_&c._under_the_Dominion_of what_Planets_they_are,_may_be_found_in_my_Ephemeris_for the_yeer_1651._in_both_which_you_shall_find_the_Chaff_of Authors_blown_away_by_the_Fame_of_Dr_Reason,_and_nothing but_Rational_Truths_left_for_the_Judgment_of_the_Ingenious to_feed_upon. = Lastly,_To_avoid_blotting_Paper_with_one_thing_many times,_and_also_to_ease_your_Purses_in_the_price_of_the Book,_and_withal_to_make_you_Studious_in_Physick,_you_have at_the_latter_end_of_the_Book,_the_way_of_preserving_all Herbs_either_in_Juyce,_Conserve_Oyl,_Oyntment,_or Plaister,_Electuary_Pill_or_Troches. = # ## # chapter 2 AGRIMONY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_divers_long_leaves_(some_greater,_some smaller)_set_upon_a_Stalk,_all_of_them_dented_about_the edges,_green_above,_and_grayish_underneath,_and_a_little hairy_withal:_Among_which_ariseth_up_usually,_but_one strong,_round,_hairy,_brown_Stalk,_two_or_three_Foot_high, with_smaller_Leaves_set_here_and_there_upon_it,_at_the_top wherof_grow_many_smal_yellow_Flowers_one_above_another_in long_Spikes:_after_which_come_rough_heads_of_Seeds_hanging downwards_which_wil_cleave_to_and_stick_upon_Garments_or any_thing_that_shal_rub_against_them._The_Root_is_black, long,_and_somwhat_woody,_abiding_many_yeers_and_shooting afresh_every_Spring_which_Root,_though_smal_hath_a reasonable_good_scent. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_upon_Banks_near_the_sides_of_Hedges,_or Pales. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text And_it_Flowreth_in_July_and_August,_the_Seed_being_ripe shortly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_of_a_clensing_and_cutting_faculty_without_any manifest_heat,_moderately_drying_and_binding;_It_openeth and_clenseth_the_Liver,_helpeth_the_Jaundice,_and_is_very beneficial_to_the_Bowels,_healing_all_inward_Wounds, Bruises,_Hurts,_and_other_distempers._The_Decoction_of_the Herb_made_with_Wine_and_drunk_is_good_against_the_stinging and_biting_of_Serpents,_and_helps_them_that_have_foul, troubled,_or_bloody_waters,_and_makes_them_piss_cleer spedily;_It_also_helpeth_the_Chollick,_clenseth_the Breast,_and_rids_away_the_Cough._A_draught_of_the Decoction_taken_warm_before_the_fit,_first_removes,_and_in time_rids_away_the_Tertian_or_Quartan_Agues;_The_Leaves and_Seed_taken_in_Wine,_stayeth_the_Bloody_Flux. Outwardly_applied,_being_stamped_with_old_Swines_grease, it_helpeth_old_sores,_Cancers,_and_inveterate_Ulcers;_and draweth_forth_Thorns,_Splinters_or_Wood,_Nails,_or_any other_such_thing_gotten_into_the_Flesh;_it_helpeth_to strengthen_the_Members_that_be_out_of_joynt;_and_being bruised_and_applied,_or_the_Juyce_dropped_in,_it_helpeth foul_and_imposthumed_Ears. {Note_2_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_distilled_Water_of_the_Herb_is_good_to_all_the_said purposes,_either_inward_or_outward,_but_a_great_deal weaker. = It_is_an_Herb_under_Jupiter,_and_the_Sign_of_Cancer, and_therfore_strengthens_those_parts_under_that_Planet_and Sign,_and_removes_Diseases_in_them_by_Sympathy,_and_those under_Saturn,_Mars,_and_Mercury,_by_Antipathy._If_they happen_in_any_part_of_the_Body_governed_by_Jupiter,_or under_the_Signs,_Cancer,_Sagitary,_or_Pisces,_and_therfore must_needs_be_good_for_the_Gout,_either_used_outwardly_in an_Oyl_or_Oyntment,_or_inwardly_in_an_Electuary_or_Syrup, or_concreated_Juyce,_for_which_see_the_latter_end_of_the Book. = It_is_a_most_admirable_remedy_for_such_whose_Livers_are annoyed_either_by_heat_or_cold._The_Liver_is_the_former of_Blood,_and_Blood_the_Nourisher_of_the_body,_and Agrimony_and_Strengthner_of_the_Liver. = I_cannot_stand_to_give_you_a_Reason_in_every_Herb_why it_cureth_such_Diseases,_but_if_you_please_to_peruse_my Judgment_in_the_Herb_Wormwood_you_shall_find_them_there, and_it_will_be_well_worth_your_while_to_consider_it_in every_Herb,_you_shall_find_them_true_throughout_the_Book. = # ## # chapter 3 ALEHOOF # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_well_known_Herb,_lieth,_spreadeth,_and_creepeth upon_the_ground,_shooting_forth_Roots,_at_the_corners_of the_tender_joynted_Stalks,_set_all_along_with_two_round Leavs_at_every_Joynt,_somwhat_hairy,_crumpled,_and unevenly_dented_about_the_edges_with_round_dents:_at_the Joynts_likewise_with_the_Leaves_towards_the_end_of_the Branches_come_forth_hollow_long_Flowers_of_a_blewish Purple_colour_with_small_white_spots_upon_the_lips_that hang_down:_The_Root_is_small_with_strings. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_commonly_found_under_Hedges,_and_on_the_sides_of Ditches,_under_Houses,_or_in_shadowed_Lanes,_and_other wast_grounds_in_almost_every_part_of_the_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_somwhat_early,_and_abide_so_a_great_while; the_Leaves_continue_green_untill_Winter,_and_somtimes abide,_except_the_Winter_be_very_sharp_and_cold. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_quick,_sharp,_and_bitter_in_tast,_and_is_therby found_to_be_hot_and_dry,_a_singular_Herb_for_all_inward Wounds,_exulcerated_Lungs,_or_other_parts,_either_by_it self_or_boyled_with_other_the_like_Herbs:_And_being_drunk, it_in_short_time_easeth_all_griping_Pains,_Windy_and Chollerick_Humors_in_the_Stomach,_Spleen,_or_Belly:_helps the_yellow_Jaundice_by_opening_the_stoppings_of_the_Gaul and_Liver,_and_Melancholly_by_opening_the_stoppings_of_the Spleen,_expelleth_Venom_or_Poyson,_and_also_the_Plague,_it provoketh_Urin,_and_Womens_Courses._The_Decoction_of_it in_Wine_drunk_for_some_time_together_procureth_ease_unto them_that_are_troubled_with_the_Sciatica_or_Hip_Gout,_as also_the_Gout_in_the_Hands,_Knees,_or_Feet:_and_if_you_put to_the_Decoction,_some_Honey,_and_a_little_Burnt_Allum,_it is_excellent_good_to_gargle_any_sore_Mouth_or_Throat,_and to_wash_the_Sores_and_Ulcers_in_the_privy_parts_of_man_or woman:_It_speedily_healeth_green_Wounds_being_bruised_and bound_therunto:_The_Juyce_of_it_boyled_with_a_little_Hony &_Verdigrees,_doth_wonderfully_clens_Fistula's_Ulcers,_and stayeth_the_spreading_or_eating_of_Cancers_and_Ulcers,_It helpeth_the_Itch,_Scabs,_Wheals,_and_other_breakings_out in_any_part_of_the_Body._The_Juyce_of_Celondine,_Field Daysies,_and_Ground-Ivy_clarified,_and_a_little_fine_Sugar dissolved_therin_and_dropped_into_the_Eyes_is_a_Sovereign Remedy_for_all_the_Pains,_Redness,_and_Watering_of_them; as_also_for_the_Pin_and_Web,_Skins,_and_Films_growing_over the_Sight;_It_helpeth_Beasts_as_well_as_Men;_The_Juyce dropped_into_the_Ears_doth_wonderfully_help_the_noise_and singing_of_them,_and_helpeth_the_Hearing_which_is_decayed. It_is_good_to_Tun_up_with_new_Drink,_for_it_will_so clarifie_it_in_a_night,_that_it_will_be_the_fitter_to_be drunk_the_next_morning;_or_if_any_Drink_be_thick_with removing_or_any_other_accident,_it_will_do_the_like_in_a few_hours. {Note_3_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_of_Venus,_and_thefore_cures_her_Diseases by_Sympathy,_and_those_of_Mars_by_Antipathy;_how_to preserve_it_all_the_yeer_you_shall_find_at_the_latter_end of_the_Book. = # ## # chapter 4 ALEXANDER # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_usually_sown_in_all_the_Gardens_in_Europe,_and_so well_known,_that_it_needs_no_further_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_June_and_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_warmeth_a_cold_Stomach,_and_openeth_stoppings_of_the Liver_and_Spleen,_it_is_good_to_move_Womens_Courses_to expel_the_After-birth,_to_break_Wind,_to_provoke_Urine, and_help_the_Strangury;_and_these_things_the_Seeds_wil_do likewise,_if_either_of_them_be_boyled_in_Wine,_or_being bruised_and_taken_in_Wine,_it_is_also_effectual_against the_biting_of_Serpents._And_now_you_know_what_Alexander Porredg_which_is_so_familiar_in_this_City_is_good_for, that_you_may_no_longer_eat_it_out_of_ignorance_but_out_of knowledg. {Note_4_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 5 BLACK_ALDER-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Tree_seldom_groweth_to_any_great_bigness,_but_for the_most_part_abideth_like_a_Hedg,_Bush,_or_Tree_spreading into_Branches,_the_Wood_of_the_Body_being_white,_and_of_a dark,_red_Core_or_Heart;_the_outward_Bark_is_of_a_blackish colour,_with_many_white_spots_theron:_but_the_inner_Bark next_unto_the_Wood_is_yellow,_which_being_chewed_will_turn the_Spittle_neer_unto_a_Saffron_colour._The_Leaves_are somwhat_like_those_of_the_ordinary_Alder-Tree,_or_the Foemale_Cornel,_or_Dogberry-Tree,_called_in_Sussex Dog-wood,_but_blacker,_and_not_so_long._The_Flowers_are white,_coming_forth_with_the_Leaves_at_the_Joynts,_which turn_into_small_round_Berries,_first_green,_afterwards red,_but_blackish_when_they_are_through_ripe,_divided_as it_were_into_two_parts,_wherin_is_contained_two_small round_and_flat_Seeds:_The_Root_runneth_not_deep_into_the Ground,_but_spreadeth_rather_under_the_upper_crust_of_the earth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Tree_or_Shrub_may_be_found_plentifully_in_St. Johns_Wood_by_Hornsey,_and_in_the_Woods_upon_Hamsted Heath;_as_also_at_a_Wood_called_the_old_Park_in_Barcomb_in Sussex,_near_the_Brooks_side. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowereth_in_May,_and_the_Berries_are_ripe_in September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_inner_yellow_Bark_herof_purgeth_downwards_both Choller_&_Flegm,_&_the_watry_humors_of_such_as_have_the Dropsie,_and_strengtheneth_the_inward_parts_again_by binding. {Note_5_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text If_the_Bark_hereof_be_boyled_with_Agrimony,_Wormwood, Dodder,_Hops,_and_some_Fennel,_with_Smalledg,_Endive,_and Succory_Roots,_and_a_reasonable_draught_taken_every morning_for_some_time_together,_it_is_very_effectual against_the_Jaundice,_Dropsie,_and_the_evil_disposition_of the_Body,_especially_if_some_sutable_purging_Medicine_have been_taken_before_to_avoid_the_grosser_excrements; {Note_6_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_purgeth_and_strengtheneth_the_Liver_and_Spleen, clensing_them_from_such_evil_humors,_and_hardness_as_they are_afflicted_with:_It_is_to_be_understood_that_these things_are_performed_by_the_dryed_Bark,_for_the_fresh green_Bark_taken_inwardly_provoketh_strong_Vomitings, pains_in_the_Stomach,_and_gripings_in_the_Belly:_Yet_if the_Decoction_may_stand_and_settle_two_or_three_daies until_the_yellow_colour_be_changed_black,_it_will_not_work so_strongly_as_before,_but_will_strengthen_the_Stomach, and_procure_an_Appetite_to_Meat. {Note_7_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_outer_Bark_contrarywise_doth_bind_the_Body,_and_is helpful_for_all_Lasks_and_Fluxes_therof,_but_this_must also_be_dried_first,_wherby_it_wil_work_the_better._The inner_Bark_herof_boyled_in_Vinegar,_is_an_approved_remedy to_kill_Lice,_to_cure_the_Itch,_and_take_away_Scabs_by drying_them_up_in_a_short_time:_It_is_singular_good_to wash_the_Teeth,_to_take_away_the_Pains,_to_fasten_those that_are_loos,_to_clens_them,_to_keep_them_sound._The Leaves_are_good_Fodder_for_Kine_to_make_them_give_more Milk. = If_in_the_Spring_time_you_use_the_Herbs_before mentioned_and_will_but_take_a_handful_of_each_of_them,_and to_them_ad_a_handful_of_Elder_Buds,_and_having_bruised them_all,_boyl_them_in_a_Gallon_of_ordinary_Beer_when_'tis new,_and_having_boyled_them_half_an_hour,_ad_this_to_three Gallons_more,_and_let_them_work_together,_and_drink_a draught_of_it_every_morning_half_a_pint_or_there_about:_It is_an_excellent_Purge_for_the_Spring,_to_consume_that Flegmatick_quality_the_Winter_hath_left_behind_it,_and withal_keep_your_Body_in_health,_and_consume_those_evil humors_which_the_heat_of_Summer_will_readily_stir_up, esteem_it_as_a_Jewel. = # ## # chapter 6 COMMON_ALDER-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Groweth_to_a_reasonable_heighth,_and_spreads_much_if_it like_the_place;_It_is_so_generally_wel_known_unto_Country People_that_I_conceive_it_needless_to_tel_them_that_which is_no_news. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_delighteth_to_grow_in_moist_Woods_and_watry_places, Flowring_in_April_or_May_and_yeilding_ripe_Seed_in September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leaves_and_Bark_of_the_Alder-Tree,_are_cooling, drying,_and_binding,_The_fresh_Leaves_laid_upon_swelling, dissolveth_them,_and_staieth_the_Inflamations;_The_Leaves {Note_8_here} put_under_the_bare_Feet_gauled_with_travelling_are_a_great refreshing_to_them:_The_said_Leaves_gathered_while_the morning_dew_is_on_them,_and_brought_into_a_chamber troubled_with_Fleas,_wil_gather_them_therinto,_which_being suddenly_cast_out_wil_rid_the_Chamber_of_those_troublesom Bed-fellows. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_a_Tree_under_the_Dominion_of_Venus,_and_of_some watry_Sign_or_other,_I_suppose_Pisces,_and_therfore_the Decoction,_or_distilled_Water_of_the_Leaves_is_excellent against_Burnings,_and_Inflamation,_either_with_Wounds_or without,_to_bath_the_place_grieved_with,_and_especially for_that_inflamation_in_the_Breast_which_the_vulgar_call an_Ague. {Note_9_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text If_you_cannot_get_the_Leaves,_as_in_Winter_'tis impossible,_make_use_of_the_Bark_in_the_same_manner. = # ## # chapter 7 ANGELICA # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text To_write_a_Description_of_that_which_is_so_well_known to_be_growing_in_almost_every_Garden,_I_suppose_is altogether_needless:_yet_for_its_Vertues_it_is_of admirable_use. = In_times_of_Heathenism_when_men_had_found_out_any excellent_Herb_&c._they_dedicated_it_to_their_gods,_As_the Bay-tree_to_Apollo,_the_Oak_to_Jupiter,_the_Vine_to Bacchus,_the_Poplar_to_Hercules:_These_the_Papists following_as_their_Patriarchs,_they_dedicate_them_to_their Saints,_as_our_Ladies_Thistle_to_the_Blessed_Virgin,_St. Johns_Wort_to_St._John,_and_another_Wort_to_St._Peter,_&c. Our_Physitians_must_imitate_like_Apes,_(though_they_cannot come_off_half_so_cleverly)_for_they_Blasphemously_call Pansies,_or_Hartseas,_an_Herb_of_the_Trinity,_because_it is_of_three_colours:_and_a_certain_Oyntment,_an_Oyntment of_the_Apostles,_because_it_consisteth_of_twelve Ingredients;_Alas_poor_Fools,_I_am_sorry_for_their_folly, and_grieved_at_their_Blasphemy;_God_send_them_the_rest_of their_Age,_for_they_have_their_share_of_Ignorance_already; O!_why_must_ours_be_Blasphemous_becaus_the_Heathens_and Papists_were_Idolatrous?_certainly_they_have_read_so_much in_old_rustie_Authors,_that_they_have_lost_all_their Decmity,_for_unless_it_were_amongst_the_ranters,_I_never read_or_heard_of_such_Blasphemy:_The_Heathens_and_Papists were_bad,_and_ours_wors,_the_Papists_giving_Idolatrous Names_to_Herbs_for_their_Vertues_sake,_not_for_their_fair looks;_and_thefore_some_called_this_an_Herb_of_the_Holy Ghost,_others_more_moderate_called_it_Angelica,_becaus_of its_Angelical_Vertues,_and_that_name_it_retains_still,_and all_Nations_follow_it_so_near_as_their_Dialect_will permit. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_resists_Poyson,_by_defending_and_comforting_the Heart,_Bleed,_and_Spirits,_it_doth_the_like_against_the Plague,_and_all_Epidemical_Diseases_if_the_Root_be_taken in_pouder_to_the_waight_of_half_a_dram_at_a_time_with_some good_Triacle_in_Cardus_Water,_and_the_party_therupon_laid to_sweat_in_his_Bed._If_Treacle_be_not_at_hand,_take_it {Note_10_here} alone_in_Cardus_or_Angelica_Water._The_Stalks_or_Roots candied_and_eaten_fasting_are_good_Preservatives_in_time of_Infection;_and_at_other_times_to_warm_and_comfort_a cold_Stomach._The_Root_also_steeped_in_Vinegar,_and_a little_of_that_Vinegar_taken_somtimes_fasting,_and_the Root_smelled_unto_is_good_for_the_same_purpose._A_water distilled_from_the_Root_simply,_or_steeped_in_Wine_and distilled_in_Glass,_is_much_more_effectual_than_the_Water of_the_Leaves;_and_this_Water_drunk_two_or_three_spoonfuls at_a_time,_easeth_all_Pains_and_Torments_coming_of_Cold and_Wind,_so_as_the_Body_be_not_bound:_and_taken_with_some of_the_Root_in_Pouder_at_the_beginning_helpeth_the Pluresy,_as_also_all_other_Diseases_of_the_Lungues_and Breast,_as_Coughs,_Phthisick,_and_shortness_of_Breath;_and a_Syrup_of_the_Stalks_doth_the_like:_It_helps_pains_of_the Colick,_the_Strangury,_and_stopping_of_the_Urin,_procureth Womens_Courses,_and_expelleth_the_After-birth,_openeth_the stoppings_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen,_and_briefly_easeth_and discusseth_al_windiness_and_inward_swellings._The Decoction_drunk_before_the_fit_of_an_Ague,_that_they_may sweat_(if_possible)_before_the_fit_come,_wil_in_two_or three_times_taking_rid_it_quite_away:_It_helps_digestion, {Note_11_here} and_is_a_remedy_for_a_Surfet._The_Juyce_or_the_Water being_dropped_into_the_Eyes_or_Ears,_helps_dimness_of sight_and_deafness:_The_Juyce_put_into_the_hollow_Teeth, easeth_their_pains._The_Roots_in_Pouder_made_up_into_a Plaister_with_a_little_Pitch;_and_laid_on_the_biting_of_a mad-Dog,_or_any_other_venemous_creature,_doth_wonderfully help:_The_Juyce_or_the_Water_dropped,_or_tents_wet_therin, and_put_into_old_filthy_deep_Ulcers,_Or_the_Pouder_of_the Root_(in_want_of_either)_doth_clens_and_cause_them_to_heal quickly,_by_covering_the_naked_Bones_with_Flesh._The distilled_Water_applied_to_places_pained_with_the_Gout_or Sciatica,_doth_give_a_great_deal_of_ease. {Note_12_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_wild_Angelica_is_not_so_effectual_as_the_Garden, although_it_may_be_safly_used_to_all_the_purpose aforesaid. = It_is_an_Herb_of_the_Sun_in_Leo;_let_it_be_gathered when_he_is_there,_the_Moon_applying_to_his_good_Aspect; let_it_be_gathered_either_in_his_hour,_or_in_the_hour_of Jupiter,_let_Sol_be_angular._Observe_the_like_in gathering_the_Herbs_of_other_Plants,_and_you_may_happen_do wonders._In_all_Epidemical_Diseases_caused_by_Saturn_this is_as_good_a_Preservative_as_grows. = # ## # chapter 8 APPLES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text A_Word_or_two_of_the_most_usual_kinds_of_Apples,_though the_Colledg_of_Physitians_make_use_of_none_but_such_as Vulgo_vulgati,_Pearmains,_vel_Pippins. = Apples_in_general_are_cold_and_windy,_and_being_of sundry_tasts,_Galen_sheweth_thereby_how_to_distinguish them:_Som_have_a_sharp_tast,_and_are_good_for_fainting Stomachs_and_loos_Bellies;_others_sowr,_good_to_cool_and quench_thirst;_som_sharp,_fit_to_cut_gross_flegm;_som sweet,_soon_destributed_in_the_Body,_and_as_soon_passed away,_yet_sooner_corrupted_in_the_Stomach_if_they_be staid:_The_best_sorts_before_they_be_throughly_ripe_are to_be_avoided;_then_to_be_roasted_or_scalded_is_the_best {Note_13_here} way_to_take_them_and_a_little_Spice_or_Seeds_cast_upon them_and_taken_after_meat,_do_strengthen_both_Stomach_and Bowels,_especially_in_those_that_loath,_or_hardly_digest their_meat,_or_are_given_to_casting,_or_have_a_Flux_or Lask:_Those_that_are_a_little_sowr_and_harsh_used_in_that manner_are_fittest:_Sweet_Apples_loosen_the_Belly_and drive_forth_Worms;_Sowr_Apples_stop_the_Belly,_and_provoke Urin;_and_Crabs_for_this_purpose_are_fittest:_The_sweet Apples_as_the_Pippin_and_Pearmain,_help_to_dissolve Melancholly_humors,_and_to_procure_Mirth,_and_therfore_are {Note_14_here} fittest_for_Confectio_Alkermes,_and_Syrupus_de_Pomis._The Leavs_boyled_and_given_to_drink_in_hot_Agues,_where_the heat_of_the_Liver_and_Stomach_causeth_the_Lips_to_break out,_and_the_Throat_to_grow_dry,_harsh_and_furred,_is_very good_to_wash_and_gargle_it_withal,_and_to_drink_down_som. This_may_to_good_purpose_be_used_when_better_things_are not_at_hand,_or_cannot_be_had._The_Juyce_of_Crabs_either Verjuyce_or_Cider,_is_of_singular_good_use_in_the_Heat_and faintings_of_the_Stomach,_and_against_Casting_to_make_a Posset_with,_or_taken_som_of_it_alone_by_it_self._The Juyce_of_Crabs,_or_Cider_applied_with_wet_cloaths_therein to_scalded_or_burnt_places,_cooleth,_healeth,_and_draweth forth_the_Fire._A_rotten_Apple_applied_to_Eyes bloodshotten,_or_enflamed_with_heat,_or_that_are_black_and blue_about_them_by_any_stroke_of_fall,_and_bound_too_all day_or_night,_helpeth_them_quickly._The_distilled_Water {Note_15_here} of_rotten_Apples_doth_cool_the_heat_and_inflamations_of Sores,_and_is_good_to_bath_foul_creeping_Ulcers,_and_to wash_the_Face_to_take_away_Spots,_Freckles_or_other discolorings._The_distilled_Water_of_good_and_sound Apples_is_of_special_good_use_to_procure_Mirth,_and_expel Melancholly._The_ointment_called_Pomatum,_if_sweet_and well_made,_helpeth_the_Chops_in_the_Lips_or_Hands,_and maketh_smooth_and_supple_the_rough_Skin_of_the_Hands_or Face_parched_with_wind_or_other_accidents. {Note_16_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Thus_my_Authors. = All_that_I_can_say_of_Apples_is_this: = # unit P text {»}1_That_they_are_extream_windy. = # unit P text {»}2_That_they_provoke_Urin,_being_roasted_(especially {»}Pomwaters)_and_mixed_with_fair_Water,_and_drunk_up_at {»}night_going_to_bed;_half_a_dozen_great_ones_mixed_with_a {»}quart_of_Water,_excellently_provokes_Urin,_if_there_be_no {»}material_stone_in_the_Body:_This_I_had_of_Gerhard,_and {»}have_often_known_it_proved,_and_alwaies_with_good_success. {»}All_Apples_loosen_the_Belly_and_pleasure_the_Stomach_by {»}their_coolness. = # ## # chapter 9 ARRACH # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_small_and_almost_round_Leaves,_yet_a_little pointed_and_without_dent_or_cut,_of_a_dusky_mealy_colour, growing_on_the_slender_Stalks_and_Branches_that_spread_on the_ground,_with_smal_Flowers_in_clusters_set_with the_Leaves,_and_small_Seeds_succeeding_like_the_rest, perishing_yearly,_and_rising_again_with_its_own_sowing. It_smels_like_old_rotten_Fish,_or_somthing_worse. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_grows_usually_upon_Dunghills. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_in_June_and_July,_and_their_Seed_is_ripe quickly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Stinking_Arrach_is_used_as_a_remedy_to_help_Women pained,_and_almost_strangled_with_the_Mother,_by_smelling to_it:_But_inwardly_taken,_there_is_not_a_better_Remedy under_the_Moon_for_that_Disease._I_would_be_large_in commendation_of_this_Herb,_were_I_but_Eloquent._It_is_an {Note_17_here} Herb_under_the_dominion_of_Venus,_and_under_the_sign Scorpio:_It_is_common_almost_upon_every_Dunghil._The Works_of_God_are_given_freely_to_Man,_his_Medicins_are common_and_cheap,_and_easie_to_be_found:_'tis_the Medicines_of_the_Colledg_of_Physitians_that_are_so_dear and_scarce_to_find)_I_commend_it_for_an_Universal_Medicine for_the_Womb,_and_such_a_Medicine_as_will_easily,_safly, and_speedily_cure_any_Diseas_therof,_as_the_fits_of_the Mother,_Dislocation_or_falling_out_therof;_it_cools_the {Note_18_here} Womb_being_over-heated._(And_let_me_tel_you_this,_and_I wil_tel_you_but_the_truth,_Heat_of_the_womb_is_one_of_the greatest_causes_of_hard_labor_in_Childbirth)_It_makes barren_women_fruitful,_it_clenseth_the_Womb_if_it_be_foul and_strengthens_it_exceedingly;_it_provokes_the_Terms_if they_be_stopped,_and_stops_them_if_they_flow_immoderately. You_can_desire_no_good_to_your_Womb,_but_this_Herb_will effect_it;_therfore_if_you_love_Children,_if_you_love Health,_if_you_love_Ease,_keep_a_Syrup_alwaies_by_you_made of_the_juyce_of_this_Herb_and_Sugar_(or_Honey_if_it_be_to clens_the_Womb)_and_let_such_as_be_rich_keep_it_for_their poor_neighbors,_and_bestow_it_as_freely_as_I_bestow_my studies_upon_them,_or_els_let_them_look_to_answer_it another_day_when_the_Lord_shall_come_to_make_inquisition for_Bloud. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 10 ARCHANGEL # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text To_put_a_gloss_upon_their_practice;_the_Physitians_call an_Herb_(which_Country_people_vulgarly_know_by_the_name_of Dead-Nettles)_Archangel,_wherein_whether_they_favor_of more_Superstition_or_Folly_I_leave_to_the_judicious Reader._There_is_more_curiosity_than_courtesie_to_my Countrymen_used_by_others_in_the_explaination,_aswel_of the_Names_as_Description_of_this_so_wel-known_an_Herb; which_that_I_may_not_also_be_guilty_of,_Take_this_short Description_first_of_the_Red-Archangel. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_divers_square_stalks_somwhat_hairy,_at_the joynts_whereof_grow_two_sad_green_Leaves_dented_about_the edges,_opposit_to_one_another,_the_lowermost_upon_long footstalks,_but_without_any_toward_the_tops_which_are somwhat_round,_yet_pointed,_and_a_little_crumpled_and hairy:_Round_about_the_upper_Joynts_where_the_Leaves_grow thick,_are_sundry_gaping_Flowers_of_a_pale_reddish colour,_after_which_com_the_Seeds_three_or_four_in_a_Husk. The_Root_is_small_and_thriddy,_perishing_every_year:_the whol_Plant_hath_a_strong_scent,_but_not_stinking. = White-Archangel_hath_diverse_square_stalks_not_standing streight_upright_but_bending_downward,_wheron_stand_two Leavs_at_a_Joynt,_larger_and_more_pointed_than_the_other, dented_about_the_edges_and_greener_also_more_like_unto Nettle-Leavs,_but_not_stinking,_yet_hairy:_At_the_Joynts with_three_Leavs_stand_larger_and_more_open_gaping_white Flowers,_in_Husks_round_about_the_Stalks_(but_not_with such_a_bush_of_Leavs,_as_Flowers_set_in_the_top,_as_in_on the_other)_wherin_stand_smal_roundish_black_Seeds:_The Root_is_white,_with_many_strings_at_it,_not_growing downward_but_lying_under_the_upper_crust_of_the_Earth,_and abideth_many_years_encreasing:_This_hath_not_so_strong_a scent_as_the_former. = Yellow-Archangel_is_like_the_White_in_the_Stalks_and Leavs,_but_that_the_Stalks_are_more_streight_and_upright, and_the_Joynts_with_Leaves_are_further_asunder,_having longer_Leavs_than_the_former;_and_the_Flowers_a_little larger_and_more_gaping,_of_a_fair_yellow_colour_in_most, in_som_paler._The_Roots_are_like_the_White,_only_they creep_not_so_much_under_the_ground. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_almost_everywhere,_(unless_it_be_in_the middle_of_the_street)_the_Yellow_most_usually_in_the_wet grounds_of_Woods,_and_somtimes_in_the_dryer,_in_divers countries_of_this_Nation. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_from_the_begining_of_the_spring_all_the summer_long. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Archangels_are_somwhat_hot_and_dryer_than_the stinking_Nettles,_and_used_with_better_success_for_the stopping_and_hardness_of_the_Spleen_than_they_by_using_the Decoction_of_the_Herb_in_Wine,_and_afterwards_applying_the Herb_hot_unto_the_Region_of_the_Spleen_as_a_Plaister,_or the_Decoction_with_Spunges._The_Flowers_of_the_White {Note_19_here} Archangel_are_preserved,_or_conserved_to_be_used_to_stay the_Whites_and_the_Flowers_of_the_Red_to_stay_the_Reds_in Women._It_makes_the_Heart_merry,_drives_away_Melancholly, quickens_the_Spirits,_is_good_against_Quartan_Agues, stancheth_bleedings_at_Mouth_or_Nose,_if_it_be_stamped_and applied_to_the_nape_of_the_Neck:_The_Herb_also_brused {Note_20_here} and_with_some_Salt_and_Vinegar,_and_Hogs_Greas_laid_upon any_hard_tumor_or_swelling;_or_that_which_is_vulgarly called_the_Kings_Evil,_doth_help_to_dissolve_or_discuss them,_and_being_in_like_manner_applied_doth_much_allay_the pains_and_give_eas_to_the_Gout,_Sciatica,_and_other_aches of_the_Joynts_and_Sinews:_It_is_also_very_effectual_to heal_all_green_Wounds,_and_old_Ulcers,_also_to_stay_their fretting,_gnawing,_and_spreading;_It_draweth_forth Splinters_and_such_like_things_gotten_into_the_flesh,_and is_very_good_against_bruises_and_burnings._But_the_yellow Archangel,_is_most_commended_for_old_filty_corrupt_Sores and_Ulcers,_yea,_although_they_grow_to_be_hollow;_and_to dissolve_tumors._The_chief_use_of_them_is_for_Women_it being_an_Herb_of_Venus,_and_may_be_found_in_my_Guide_for Women. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 11 ARSMART # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_broad_Leaves_set_at_the_great_red_Joynts_of the_Stalks,_with_semicircular_blackish_marks_on_them usually,_yet_somtimes_without:_The_Flowers_grow_in_long Spikes_usually_either_blush_or_whitish_with_such_like_Seed following._The_Root_is_long_with_many_strings_therat perishing_yeerly;_this_hath_no_sharp_tast_(as_another sort_hath,_which_is_quick_and_biting)_but_rather_sowr_like Sorrel,_or_els_a_little_drying_without_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_grows_in_watery_Plashes,_Ditches,_and_the_like, which_for_the_most_part_are_dry_in_Summer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_of_a_cooling_and_drying_quality,_and_very effectual_for_putrified_Ulcers_in_Man_or_Beast,_to_kill the_worms_and_clens_the_putrified_Places:_The_Juyce therof_dropped_in,_or_otherwise_applied,_consumeth_all cold_Swellings,_and_dissolveth_the_congealed_Blood_of bruises_by_strokes,_falls,_&c._A_piece_of_the_Root,_or some_of_the_Seed_bruised_and_held_to_an_aching_Tooth, taketh_away_the_pain._The_Leaves_bruised_and_laid_to_the {Note_21_here} Joynt_that_hath_a_Fellon_theron,_taketh_it_away._The Juyce_destroyeth_Worms_in_the_Ears_being_dropped_into them:_if_the_hot_Arsmart_be_strewed_in_a_Chamber_it_will soon_kill_all_the_Fleas;_and_the_Herb_or_Juyce_of_the_cold Arsmart_put_to_Horses_or_other_Cattels_sores_will_drive away_the_Flie_in_the_hottest_time_of_Summer:_A_good handful_of_the_hot_biting_Arsmart_put_under_a_Horses Saddle_will_make_him_travel_the_better_although_he_were half_tired_before:_The_mild_Arsmart_is_good_against_hot Imposthumes_and_Inflamations_at_the_beginning_and_to_heal green_Wounds. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text All_Authors_chop_the_Vertues_of_both_sort_of_Arsmart together,_as_men_chop_Herbs_for_the_Pot,_when_both_of_them are_of_clean_contrary_qualities,_The_hot_Arsmart_groweth not_so_high_or_tall_as_the_mild_doth,_but_hath_many_leaves of_the_colour_of_Peach_leaves,_very_seldom_or_never spotted,_in_other_particulars_it_is_like_the_former,_but may_easily_be_known_from_it,_if_you_will_be_but_pleased_to break_a_Leaf_of_it_cross_your_Tongue,_for_the_hot_will make_your_Tongue_to_smart,_so_will_not_the_cold;_if_you see_them_both_together_you_many_easily_distinguish_them, becaus_the_mild_hath_far_broader_Leaves:_And_our_Colledg of_Physitians_out_of_their_learned_care_for_the_publick good,_Anglice_their_own_gain,_mistake_the_one_for_the other_in_their_New-Master-Piece,_wherby_they_discover,_1. Their_Ignorance,_2._Their_Carelesness,_and_he_that_hath but_half_an_eye_may_see_their_pride_without_a_pair_of Spectacles._I_have_done_what_I_could_to_distinguish_them in_their_Vertues,_and_when_you_find_not_the_contrary named,_use_the_cold._The_truth_is,_I_have_not_yet_spoken with_Dr._Reason,_nor_his_Brother_Dr._Experience, concerning_either_of_them_both. = # ## # chapter 12 ASARABACCA # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Asarabacca_hath_many_Heads_rising_from_the_Roots,_from whence_come_many_smooth_Leavs,_every_one_upon_his_own Footstalk,_which_are_rounder_and_bigger_than_Violet Leaves,_thicker_also,_and_of_a_darker_green_shining_colour on_the_upper_side,_and_of_a_paler_yellow_green_underneath, little_or_nothing_dented_about_the_edges;_from_among_which rise_smal_round_hollow,_brown_green_husks,_upon_short stalks_about_an_inch_long,_divided_at_the_brims_into_five divisions,_very_like_the_Cups_or_Heads_of_the_Henbane Seed,_but_that_they_are_smaller;_and_these_be_all_the Flowers_it_carrieth,_which_are_somwhat_sweet,_being smelled_unto,_and_wherein_when_they_are_ripe_is_contained smal_cornered,_rough_Seeds,_very_like_the_Kernels_or Stones_of_Grapes_or_Raisons._The_Roots_are_small_and whitish_spreading_divers_waies_in_the_ground,_and encreasing_into_divers_Heads;_but_not_running_or_creeping under_ground_as_some_other_creeping_Herbs_do;_They_are somwhat_sweet_in_smell,_resembling_Nardus,_but_more_when they_are_dry,_than_green;_and_of_a_sharp_but_not unpleasant_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_frequently_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_keep_their_Leaves_green_all_Winter,_but_shoot forth_new_in_the_Spring,_and_with_them_come_forth_those Heads_or_Flowers_which_give_ripe_Seed_about_Midsummer,_or somwhat_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Herb_being_drunk,_not_only_provoketh_vomiting,_but purgeth_downward,_and_by_Urin_also,_purging_both_Choller and_Flegm:_if_you_ad_to_it_some_Spicknard,_with_the_Whey of_Goats_Milk_or_Honeyed_Water,_it_is_made_more_strong, but_it_purgeth_Flegm_more_manifestly_than_Choller,_and therfore_doth_much_help_pains_in_the_Hips_and_other_parts, it_being_boyled_in_Whey,_it_wonderfully_helpeth_the Obstruction_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen,_and_therfore profitable_for_the_Dropsie_and_Jaundice_being_steeped_in Wine_and_drunk._It_helps_those_continual_Agues_that_come {Note_22_here} by_the_plenty_of_stubborn_humors:_An_Oyl_made_therof_by setting_it_in_the_Sun,_with_some_Laudanum_added_to_it, provoketh_sweating_(the_ridg_of_the_Back_being_anointed therwith)_and_therby_driveth_away_the_shaking_Fits_of Agues._It_will_not_abide_any_long_boyling,_for_it_loseth its_chiefest_strength_therby;_nor_much_beating;_for_the finer_Pouder_doth_provoke_Vomit_and_Urin,_and_the_courser purgeth_downwards. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_common_Use_herof_is_to_take_the_Juyce_of_five_or seven_Leavs_in_a_little_Drink_to_caus_Vomitings:_The_Roots have_also_the_same_Vertue,_though_they_do_not_operate_so forcibly,_yet_they_are_very_effectual_against_the_biting of_Serpents,_and_therfore_is_put_as_an_ingredient_both {Note_23_here} into_Methridate_and_Venice_Treacle._The_Leaves_and_Roots being_boyled_in_Ly,_and_the_Head_often_washed_therwith, while_it_is_warm,_comforteth_the_Head_and_Brain_that_is ill_affected_by_taking_cold,_and_helpeth_the_Memory. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text I_shall_desire_Ignorant_people_to_forbear_the_use_of the_Leavs,_the_Roots_purge_more_gently,_and_may_prove beneficial_in_such_as_have_Cancers,_or_old_putrified Ulcers,_or_Fistulaes_upon_their_Bodies,_to_take_a_dram_of them_in_Pouder_in_a_quarter_of_a_pint_of_white_Wine_in_the morning._The_truth_is,_I_fancy_Purging_and_Vomiting Medicines_as_little_as_any_Man_breathing_doth,_for_they weaken_Nature_nor_shall_never_advise_them_to_be_used unless_upon_urgent_necessity._If_a_Physitian_be_Natures servant,_it_is_his_duty_to_strengthen_his_Mistris_as_much as_he_can,_and_weaken_her_as_little_as_may_be. = # ## # chapter 13 ASPARAGUS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_riseth_up_at_first_with_divers_whitish_green_scaly Heads_very_brittle_or_easie_to_break_while_they_are_yong, which_afterwards_rise_up_into_very_long_and_slender_green stalks,_of_the_bigness_of_an_ordinary_riding_wand_at_the bottom_of_most,_or_bigger_or_lesser,_as_the_Roots_are_of growth;_on_which_are_set_divers_branches_of_green_Leavs, shorter_and_smaller_than_Fennel_to_the_top,_at_the_joynts wherof_come_forth_small_mossie_yellowish_Flowers,_which turn_into_round_Berries,_green_at_the_first,_and_of_an excellent_red_colour_when_they_are_ripe,_shewing_like Beads_of_Corral,_wherin_are_contained_exceeding_hard, black_Seeds._The_Roots_are_dispersed_from_a_spongeous Head_into_many_long,_thick,_and_round_strings,_wherby_it sucketh_much_Nourishment_out_of_the_ground,_and_encreaseth plentifully_thereby. = # ## # chapter 14 PRICKLY_ASPARAGUS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_usually_in_Gardens;_and_some_of_it_grows wild,_in_Appleton_Meadow_in_Gloucestershire,_where_the poor_people_do_gather_the_Buds,_or_yong_Shoots,_and_sell them_cheaper_than_our_Garden_Asparagus_is_sold_at_London. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_do_for_the_most_part_Flower,_and_bear_their Berries_late_in_the_yeer,_or_not_at_all,_although_they_are housed_in_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_yong_Bud_or_branches_boyled_in_ones_ordinary_broth, maketh_the_Belly_soluble_and_open,_and_boyled_in_white Wine,_provoketh_Urin_being_stopped,_and_is_good_against the_Strangury,_or_difficulty_of_making_water;_it_expelleth {Note_24_here} the_gravel_and_stone_out_of_the_Kidneys,_and_helpeth_pains in_the_Reins:_And_boyled_in_white_Wine_or_Vinegar_it_is prevalent_for_them_that_have_their_Arteries_loosned,_or are_troubled_with_the_Hip-Gout,_or_Sciatica._The Decoction_of_the_Roots_boyled_in_Wine_and_taken_is_good_to cleer_the_sight,_and_being_held_in_the_Mouth_easeth_the Toothach:_And_being_taken_fasting_several_mornings together_stirreth_up_bodily_lust_in_Man_or_Woman (whatsoever_some_have_written_to_the_contrary.)_The Garden_Asparaus_nourisheth_more_than_the_wild;_yet_hath_it the_same_effects_in_al_the_aforementioned_Diseases._The Decoction_of_the_Roots_in_white_Wine,_and_the_Back_and {Note_25_here} Belly_bathed_therwith,_or_kneeling_or_lying_down_in_the same,_or_sitting_therin_as_a_Bath,_hath_been_found effectual_against_pains_that_happen_to_the_lower_parts_of the_Body;_and_no_less_effectual_against_stiff_and_benummed Sinews,_or_those_that_are_shrunk_by_Cramps,_and Convulsions,_and_helpeth_the_Sciatica. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 15 ASH-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_wel_known_that_time_wil_be_misspent_and Paper_wasted_in_writing_a_Description_of_it;_and_therfore I_shal_only_insist_upon_the_Vertues_of_it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_yong_tender_Tops_with_the_Leaves_taken_inwardly, and_some_of_them_outwardly_applied_are_singular_good against_the_biting_of_the_Viper,_Adder,_or_any_other Venemous_Beast:_And_the_Water_distilled_therfrom,_being taken_a_smal_quantity_every_morning_fasting,_is_a_singular Medicine_for_those_that_are_subject_to_a_Dropsie,_or_to abate_the_greatness_of_those_who_are_too_gross_or_fat. {Note_26_here} The_Decoction_of_the_Leaves_in_white_Wine,_helpeth_to break_the_Stone_and_expel_it,_and_cureth_the_Jaundice. The_Ashes_of_the_Bark_of_the_Ash_made_into_Ly,_and_those Heads_bathed_therwith_which_are_Leprous,_Scabby,_or Scal'd,_they_are_therby_cured._The_Kernels_within_the Husks_commonly_called_Ashen_Keys,_prevaileth_against Stitches_and_pains_in_the_sides_proceeding_of_Wind,_and avoideth_away_the_stone_by_provoking_Urin. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text I_can_justly_except_against_none_of_all_this_save_only the_first,_viz._That_Ash-tree_Tops_and_Leaves_are_good against_the_biting_of_Serpents_and_Vipers,_and_I_suppose this_had_its_rise_from_Gerard,_or_Pliny,_both_which_hold that_there_is_such_an_Antipathy_between_an_Adder_and_an Ash-tree,_that_if_an_Adder_be_compassed_round_with Ash-tree_Leaves,_she_wil_sooner_run_through_the_fire_than through_the_Leaves,_the_contrary_to_which_is_the_truth,_as both_my_eyes_are_witnesses:_the_rest_are_Vertues_somthing likely,_only_if_it_be_in_Winter_when_you_cannot_get_the Leaves,_you_may_safely_use_the_Bark_instead_of_them,_the Keys_you_may_easily_keep_all_the_year,_gathering_them_when they_are_ripe. = # ## # chapter 16 AVENS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_ordinary_Avens_hath_many_long,_rough,_dark_green, winged_Leavs_rising_from_the_Root,_every_one_made_of_many Leavs_set_on_each_side_of_the_middle_Rib,_the_largest three_wherof_grow_at_the_ends_and_are_snip'd_or_dented round_about_the_edges:_the_other_being_smal_pieces, somtimes_two_and_somtimes_four_standing_on_each_side_of the_middle_rib_underneath_them;_among_which_do_rise_up divers_rough_or_hairy_Stalks_about_two_foot_high_branching forth_with_Leavs_at_every_Joynt,_not_so_long_as_those below,_but_almost_as_much_cut_in_on_the_edges,_some_into three_parts,_some_into_more:_On_the_Tops_of_the_Branches stand_smal_pale_yellow_Flowers_consisting_of_five_Leavs, like_the_Flowers_of_Cynkfoyl,_but_larger_in_the_middle, wherof_standeth_a_smal_green_Head,_which_when_the_Flower is_fallen_groweth_to_be_rough_and_round,_being_made_of many_long_greenish_purple_Seeds_(like_grains)_which_wil stick_upon_your_Cloathes._The_Root_consists_of_many brownish_strings_or_fibres,_smelling_somwhat_like_unto Clover,_especially_those_which_grow_in_the_higher,_hotter, and_drier_grounds,_and_in_the_freer_and_clear_Air. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_wild_in_many_places_under_Hedg_sides,_and_by the_Pathwaies_in_Fields,_yet_they_rather_delight_to_grow in_shadowy_than_in_Sunny_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_May_and_June_for_the_most_part,_and their_seed_is_ripe_in_July_at_the_furthest. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_good_for_the_Diseases_of_the_Chest_or_Breast,_for pains_and_Stitches_in_the_Sides,_and_to_expel_crude_and raw_humors_from_the_Belly_and_Stomach_by_the_sweet_savor and_warming_quality;_it_dissolveth_the_inward_congealed Blood_hapning_by_falls_or_bruises,_and_the_spitting_of Blood,_if_the_Roots_either_green_or_dryed_be_boyled_in Wine_and_drunk,_as_also_al_manner_of_inward_Wounds_or outward_if_they_be_washed_or_bathed_therwith._The Decoction_also_being_drunk_comforteth_the_Heart,_and {Note_27_here} strengtheneth_the_Stomach,_and_a_cold_Brain,_and_therfore is_good_in_the_Spring_time_to_open_Obstructions_of_the Liver,_and_helpeth_the_wind_Chollick;_it_also_helpeth those_that_have_Fluxes;_or_are_bursten,_or_have_a_Rupture; It_taketh_away_spots_or_marks_in_the_Face,_being_washed therwith:_The_Juyce_of_the_fresh_Root_or_Pouder_of_the dried_Root_hath_the_same_effect_with_the_Decoction. The_Root_in_the_Spring_time_steeped_in_Wine_doth_give_it_a delicat_savor_and_tast,_and_being_drunk_fasting_every morning_comforteth_the_Heart,_and_is_a_good_Preservative against_the_Plague,_or_any_other_Poyson;_it_helpeth Digestion,_and_warmeth_a_cold_Stomach,_and_openeth_the Obstructions_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen, = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_very_safe,_you_need_have_no_Dose_prescribed;_and is_very_fit_to_be_kept_in_every_good_bodies_house. = # ## # chapter 17 BALM # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_Herb_is_so_wel_known_to_be_an_Inhabitant_almost_in every_Garden,_that_I_shal_not_need_to_write_any Description_thereof,_although_the_Vertues_thereof_which are_many_may_not_be_omitted. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Arabian_Physitians_have_extolled_the_Vertues_hereof to_the_Skyes,_although_the_Greeks_thought_it_not_worth mentioning._Serapio_saith,_It_causeth_the_Mind_and_Heart to_becom_merry,_and_reviveth_the_Heart_fainting_into foundlings,_especially_of_such_who_are_over_taken_in_their sleep,_and_driveth_away_al_troublesom_cares_and_thoughts {Note_28_here} out_of_the_mind_arising_from_Melancholly,_or_black Choller;_which_Avicen_also_confirmeth._It_is_very_good_to help_Digestion,_and_open_Obstructions_of_the_Brain;_and hath_so_much_purging_quality_in_it_(saith_Avicen)_as_to expel_those_Melancholly_vapors_from_the_Spirits_&_Blood which_are_in_the_Heart_and_Arteries_although_it_cannot_do so_in_other_parts_of_the_Body._Diascorides_saith,_That the_Leaves_steeped_in_Wine,_and_the_Wine_drunk,_and_the Leavs_externally_applied_is_a_remedy_against_the_sting_of Scorpions,_and_the_bitings_of_mad_Dogs,_and_commendeth_the Decoction_therof_for_Women_to_bath_or_sit_in_to_procure their_Courses;_it_is_good_to_wash_aching_Teeth_therwith and_profitable_for_those_that_have_the_bloody_Flux._The Leaves_also_with_a_little_Nitre_taken_in_Drink,_are_good against_a_Surfet_of_Mushromes,_helps_the_griping_pains_of the_Belly_and_being_made_into_an_Electuary_is_good_for them_that_cannot_fetch_their_breath:_Used_with_Salt_it takes_away_Wens,_Kernels,_or_hard_Swellings_in_the_Flesh or_Throat;_it_clenseth_foul_Sores_and_easeth_pains_of_the Gout:_It_is_good_for_the_Liver_and_Spleen._A_Tansie_or Cawdle_made_with_Egs_and_the_Juyce_therof_while_it_is yong,_putting_to_it_some_Sugar_and_Rosewater_is_good_for Women_in_Childbed_when_the_After-birth_is_not_throughly avoided,_and_for_their_faintings_upon,_or_after_their_sore travel._The_Herb_bruised_and_boyled_in_a_little_Wine_and Oyl_and_laid_warm_on_a_Boil,_will_ripen_and_break_it. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_of_Jupiter_and_under_Cancer,_and strengthens_Nature_much_in_al_its_actions;_let_a_Syrup made_with_the_Juyce_of_it_and_Sugar,_(as_you_shall_be taught_at_the_latter_end_of_the_Book)_be_kept_in_every Gentlewomans_house,_to_releeve_the_weak_stomachs_and_sick Bodies_of_their_poor_sickly_Neighbors;_as_also_the_Herb kept_dry_in_the_Hous_that_so_with_other_convenient_Simples you_may_make_it_into_an_Electuary_with_Hony_according_as the_Diseas_is,_and_as_you_shall_be_taught_at_the_latter end_of_the_Book. = # ## # chapter 18 BARBERRY # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_Shrub_is_so_wel_known_to_every_Boy_and_Girl_that hath_but_attained_to_the_age_of_seven_years,_that_it_needs no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Mars_owns_the_shrub,_and_present_it_to_the_use_of_my Country-men_to_purge_their_Bodies_of_Choller._The_inner Rind_of_the_Barberry_Tree_boyled_in_White-Wine_and_a quarter_of_a_pint_drunk_each_morning,_is_an_excellent remedy_to_clense_the_Body_of_Chollick_Humors,_and_free_it {Note_29_here} from_such_Diseases_as_Choller_causeth,_such_be_Scabs,_Itch Tetters,_Ringworms,_yellow_Jaundice,_Boils,_&c._It_is excellent_for_hot_Agues,_Burnings,_Scaldings,_heat_of Bloud,_heat_of_the_Liver,_Bloudy-flux,_for_the_Berries_are as_good_as_the_Bark,_and_more_pleasing;_they_get_a_man_a good_stomach_to_his_victuals,_by_strengthning_the attractive_faculty,_which_is_under_Mars,_as_you_see_more at_large_in_the_latter_end_of_my_Ephemeris_for_the_year 1651._The_Hair_washed_with_the_Ly_made_of_the_Ashes_of the_Tree_and_Water,_'twil_make_it_turn_yellow,_viz._of Mars_his_own_colour._The_Fruit_and_Rind_of_the_Shrub,_the Flowers_of_Broom_and_of_Heath,_or_Furz,_clens_the_Body_of Choller_by_Sympathy,_as_the_Flowers,_Leaves_and_Bark_of the_Peach-Tree_do_by_Antipathy;_because_these_are_under Mars,_that_under_Venus. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 19 BARLY # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_continual_usefulness_hereof_hath_made_al_in_general so_aquainted_herewith,_that_it_is_altogether_needless_to describe_its_several_kinds_hereof_plentifully_growing, being_yearly_sown_in_this_Land._The_Vertues_whereof_take as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Barly_in_al_the_parts_and_compositions_therof_(except Malt)_is_more_cooling_than_Wheat,_and_a_little_clensing: and_al_the_Preparations_therof,_as_Barly-water_and_other things_made_therof,_do_give_great_nourishment_to_persons troubled_with_Feavers,_Agues,_and_heats_in_the_Stomach. {Note_30_here} A_Pultis_made_of_Barly_Meal_or_Flower_boyled_with_Vinegar and_Honey,_and_a_few_dry_Figs_put_into_them,_dissolveth all_hard_Imposthums,_and_aswageth_Inflamations_being therto_applied:_And_being_boyled_with_Melilot_and_Chamomel Flowers,_and_som_Linseed,_Fenngreek_and_Rue_in_Pouder,_and applied_warm,_it_easeth_the_pains_in_the_Sides_and Stomach,_and_windiness_of_the_Spleen._The_Meal_of_Barly and_Fleawort_boyled_in_Water,_and_made_into_a_Pultis_with Honey_and_Oyl_of_Lillies,_applied_warm,_cureth_swellings under_the_Ears,_Throat,_Neck_and_such_like:_and_a_Plaister made_therof_with_Tar,_Wax_&_Oyl,_helpeth_the_Kings-Evil_in the_Throat:_Boyled_with_sharp_Vinegar_into_a_Pultis_and laid_on_hot_helpeth_the_Leprosie:_Being_boyled_in_red_Wine with_Pomgranat_Rinds_and_Mirtles,_stayeth_the_Lask_or other_Flux_of_the_Belly:_Boyled_with_Vinegar_and_a_Quince, it_easeth_the_hot_pains_of_the_Gout._Barly_flower,_white Salt,_Honey_and_Vinegar_mingled_together,_taketh_away_the Itch_speedily_and_certainly:_The_Water_distilled_from_the green_Barly_in_the_end_of_May_is_very_good_for_thos_that have_Defluxions_of_humors_fallen_into_their_Eyes,_and easeth_the_pains_being_dropped_into_them:_or_White-Bread steeped_therein_and_bound_on_to_the_Eyes,_doth_the_same. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 20 GARDEN_BAZIL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_greater_ordinary_Bazil_riseth_up_usually_with_one upright_Stalk_diversly_branching_forth_on_all_sides,_with two_Leaves_at_every_Joynt,_which_are_somewhat_broad_and round,_yet_pointed,_of_a_pale_green_colour,_but_fresh,_a little_snipt_about_the_edges,_and_of_a_strong_heady_scent: The_Flowers_are_smal_and_white_standing_at_the_tops_of_the Branches,_with_two_smal_Leavs_at_the_Joynt,_in_som_places green,_in_others_brown,_after_which_come_black_Seed._The Root_perisheth_at_the_approach_of_Winter,_and_therfore must_be_new_sowen_every_year. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_only_groweth_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_must_be_sowed_late,_and_flowers_in_the_heat_of Summer,_being_a_very_tender_Plant. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_the_Herb_which_all_Authors_are_together_by_the Ears_about,_and_rail_at_one_another_like_Lawyers:_Galen and_Diascorides_hold_it_not_fitting_to_be_taken_inwardly: and_Chrysippus_rails_at_it_with_downright Billingsgate-Rhetorick._Pliny,_and_the_Arabian_Physitians defend_it. = For_mine_own_part_I_presently_found_that_speech_true; = # unit L latinverse # unit P text And_away_to_Dr._Reason_went_I,_who_told_me_it_was_an Herb_of_Mars,_and_under_the_Scorpion,_and_perhaps_therfore called_Basilicon,_and_then_no_mervail_if_it_carry_a_kind {Note_31_here} of_virulent_quality_with_it:_Being_applied_to_the_place bitten_by_a_venemous_Beast,_or_stung_by_a_Wasp_or_Hornet, it_speedily_draws_the_Poyson_to_it;_Every_like_draws_his like._Myzaldus_affirms,_That_it_being_laid_to_rot_in Horsdung_it_wil_breed_Venemous_Beasts._And_Hollerius_a French_Physitian_affirms_upon_his_own_knowledg,_That_an acquaintance_of_his_by_common_smelling_to_it,_had_a Scorpion_bred_in_his_Brain._Somthing_is_the_matter_this Herb_and_Rue_wil_not_grow_together,_no_nor_near_one another:_And_we_know_Rue_is_as_great_an_enemy_to_Poyson_as any_grows. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text To_conclude:_It_expelleth_both_Birth,_and_After-birth; and_as_it_helps_the_deficiency_of_Venus_in_one_kind,_so_it spoils_al_her_actions_in_another._I_dare_write_no_more_of it. = # ## # chapter 21 BAY_TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_wel_known_that_it_needs_no_Description;_I shal_therfore_only_write_the_Vertues_therof,_which_are many. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Galen_saith,_That_the_Leaves_or_Bark_do_dry_and_heal very_much,_and_the_Berries_more_than_the_Leaves:_The_Bark of_the_Root_is_less_sharp_and_hot,_but_more_bitter,_and hath_some_astriction_withal,_whereby_it_is_effectual_to break_the_Stone,_and_good_to_open_obstructions_of_the {Note_32_here} Liver,_Spleen,_and_other_inward_parts,_which_bring_the Dropsie,_Jaundice,_&c._The_Berries_are_very_effectual against_al_Poyson_of_venemous_Creatures,_and_the_Stings_of Wasps_and_Bees,_as_also_against_the_Pestilence_or_other infectious_Diseases,_and_therfore_is_put_into_sundry Triacles_for_that_purpose:_They_likewise_procure_Womens Courses;_and_seven_of_them_given_to_a_Woman_in_sore_travel of_Child-birth,_do_cause_a_speedy_delivery,_and_expel_the After-birth;_and_therfore_not_to_be_taken_by_such_as_have not_gon_out_their_time_lest_they_procure_Abortment,_or cause_Labor_too_soon:_They_wonderfully_help_al_cold_and rhumatick_Distillations_from_the_Brain_to_the_Eyes,_Lungs or_other_parts:_And_being_made_into_an_Electuary_with Honey,_do_help_the_Consumption,_old_Coughs,_shortness_of Breath,_and_thin_Rhewms:_as_also_the_Meagrim,_they mightily_expel_wind_and_provoke_Urin;_help_the_Mother,_and kil_the_Worms:_The_Leaves_also_work_the_like_effects._A {Note_33_here} Bath_of_the_Decoction_of_the_Leavs_and_Berries,_is singular_good_for_Women_to_sit_in_that_are_troubled_with the_Mother,_or_the_Diseases_therof,_or_the_stoppings_of their_Courses,_or_for_the_Diseases_of_the_Bladder,_pains in_the_Bowels_by_wind,_and_stoppnig_of_Urin:_A_decoction likewise_of_equal_parts_of_Bay-berries,_Cummin-Seed, Hysop,_Origanum,_and_Euphorbium,_with_some_Honey,_and_the Head_bathed_therwith_doth_wonderfully_help_Distillations and_Rhewms,_and_setleth_the_Pallat_of_the_Mouth_into_its place._The_Oyl_made_of_the_Berries_is_very_comfortable_in all_cold_Griefs_of_the_Joynts,_Nervs,_Arteries,_Stomach, Belly,_or_Womb,_and_helpeth_Palsies,_Convulsions,_Cramps, Aches,_trembling_and_numness_in_any_part,_weariness_also, and_pains_that_come_by_sore_travelling:_Al_griefs_and pains_likewise_proceeding_from_Wind,_either_in_the_Head, Stomach,_Back,_Belly,_or_Womb,_by_anointing_the_parts affected_therwith:_And_pains_in_the_Ears_are_also_cured_by dropping_in_some_of_the_Oyl,_or_by_receiving_into_the_Ears the_warm_fume_of_the_Decoction_of_the_Berries_through_a Funnel._The_Oyl_takes_away_marks_of_the_Skin_and_Flesh_by bruises,_Fals,_&c._and_dissolveth_the_congealed_Bloud_in them:_It_helpeth_also_the_Itch,_Scabs,_and_Wheals_in_the Skin. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text I_shal_but_only_ad_a_word_or_two_to_what_my_Friend_hath {Note_34_here} written,_viz._That_it_is_a_Tree_of_the_Sun,_and_under_the Coelestial_Sign_Leo,_and_resisteth_Witchcraft_very potently,_as_also_al_the_evil_old_Saturn_can_do_to_the Body_of_Man,_and_they_are_not_a_few,_for_it_is_the_Speech of_one,_and_I_am_mistaken_if_it_were_not_Myzaldus,_That neither_Witch_nor_Devil,_Thunder_nor_Lightning_wil_hurt_a Man_in_the_place_where_a_Bay-Tree_is. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 22 BEANS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Both_the_Garden_and_Field_Beans_are_so_wel_known_that it_saveth_me_labor_of_writing_any_Description_of_them: Their_Vertues_briefly_are_as_followeth. = The_distilled_wather_of_the_Flowers_of_Garden_Beans_is good_to_clens_the_Face_and_Skin_from_Spots_and_Wrinkles, and_the_Meal_or_Flower_of_them,_or_the_smal,_doth_the same._The_Water_distilled_from_the_green_Husks_is_held_to be_very_effectual_against_the_Stone,_and_to_provoke_Urine. {Note_35_here} Bean_Flower_is_used_in_Pultisses_to_asswage_Inflamations rising_upon_Wounds,_and_the_swelling_of_Womens_Breasts caused_by_the_curding_of_their_Milk,_and_represseth_their Milk:_The_Flower_of_Beans_and_Fenugreek_mixed_with_Honey, and_applied_to_Fellons,_Boyls,_Bruises,_or_blue_Marks_by blows,_or_the_Imposthumes_in_the_Kernels_of_the_Ears, helpeth_them_all:_And_with_Rose_Leavs,_Frankinsens_and_the white_of_an_Egg_being_applied_to_the_Eyes,_helpeth_them that_are_swoln,_or_do_water,_or_have_received_any_blow upon_them_if_used_with_Wine._If_a_Bean_be_parted_in_two, {Note_36_here} the_skin_being_taken_away,_and_laid_on_the_place_where_a Leech_hath_been_set_that_bleedeth_too_much,_it_staieth_the bleeding._Bean_Flower_boyled_to_a_Pultis_with_Wine_and Vinegar_and_some_Oyl_put_therto,_ceaseth_both_pain_and swelling_of_the_Cods:_The_Husks_boyled_in_Water_to_a consumption_of_a_third_part_therof_staieth_a_Lask:_and_the Ashes_of_the_Husks_made_up_with_old_Hogs_Greas,_helpeth the_old_pains,_contusions_and_Wounds_of_the_Sinews,_the {Note_37_here} Sciatica,_and_Gout._The_Field_Beans_have_all_the aforementioned_Vertues_as_the_Garden_Beans = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Beans_eaten_are_extream_windy_meat,_but_if_after_the Dutch_fashion_when_they_are_half_boyled_you_husk_them,_and then_stew_them_(I_cannot_tell_you_how,_for_I_never_was Cook_in_al_my_life)_they_are_wholsomer_food. = # ## # chapter 23 FRENCH-BEANS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_French_or_Kidney_Bean_ariseth_up_at_first_but_with one_stalk_which_afterwards_divideth_its_self_into_many Arms_or_Branches,_but_also_weak_that_if_they_be_not sustained_with_sticks_or_poles,_they_wil_lie_fruitless upon_the_ground:_at_several_places_of_these_Branches_grow forth_long_footstalks,_with_every_one_of_them_three_broad round_and_pointed_green_Leavs_at_the_end_of_them,_towards the_tops_wherof_come_forth_divers_Flowers_made_like_unto Pease_Blossoms,_of_the_same_colour_for_the_most_part_that the_fruit_wil_be_of,_that_is_to_say,_white,_yellow,_red, blackish,_or_a_deep_purple;_but_white_is_most_usual;_after which_come_long_and_slender_flat_Pods,_some_crooked,_some straight,_with_a_string_as_it_were_running_down_the_Back therof,_wherein_are_contained_flattish_round_fruit_made_to the_fashion_of_a_Kidney;_the_Root_is_long_and_spreadeth with_many_strings_annexed_to_it,_and_perisheth_every_year. = There_is_also_another_sort_of_French_Beans_commonly growing_with_us_in_this_land,_which_is_called_the_Scarlet flowred_Bean. = This_ariseth_up_with_sundry_Branches_as_the_other,_but runs_up_higher_to_the_length_of_Hop-poles,_about_which they_grow_twining,_but_turning_contrary_to_the_Sun,_having Footstalks_with_three_Leaves_on_each_as_on_the_other:_The Flowers_also_are_in_fashion_like_the_other,_but_many_more set_together,_and_of_a_most_Orient_Scalet_colour._The Beans_are_larger_than_the_ordinary_kind,_of_a_deep_Purple colour,_turning_black_when_it_is_ripe_and_dry:_The_Root perisheth_also_in_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_ordinary_French_Beans_are_of_an_easie_digestion, they_move_the_Belly,_provoke_Urin,_enlarge_the_Breast_that is_straitned_with_shortness_of_Breath,_engender_Sperme, and_incite_Venery. {Note_38_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text And_the_Scarlet-coloured_Beans_in_regard_of_the glorious_beauty_of_their_colour_being_set_near_a_Quickset Hedg,_wil_bravely_adorn_the_same,_by_climing_up_theron;_so that_they_may_be_discerned_a_great_way,_not_without admiration_of_the_beholder_at_a_distance._But_they_wil_go near_to_kil_the_Quicksets_by_cloathing_them_in_Scarlet. = # ## # chapter 24 LADIES-BEDSTRAW # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_ariseth_up_with_divers_smal_brown_and_square upright_Stalks_a_yard_high_or_more,_somtimes_branched forth_into_divers_parts,_ful_of_Joynts,_and_with_diverse very_fine_small_Leaves_at_every_one_of_them_little_or nothing_rough_at_al:_At_the_top_of_the_Branches_grow_many long_tufts_or_branches_of_yellow_Flowers_very_thick_set together,_from_the_several_Joynts_which_consist_of_four smal_Leavs_apiece,_which_smel_somwhat_strong,_but_not unpleasant:_The_Seed_is_smal_and_black_like_Poppy_seed, two_for_the_most_part_joyned_together:_The_Root_is reddish_with_many_smal_thrids_fastned_unto_it,_which_take strong_hold_of_the_ground_and_creepeth_a_little:_And_the Branches_leaning_a_little_down_to_the_ground_take_Root_at the_Joynts_therof,_wherby_it_is_easily_encreased. = There_is_also_another_sort_of_Ladies-Bedstraw_growing frequently_in_England,_which_beareth_white_Flowers_as_the other_doth_yellow;_but_the_Branches_of_this_are_so_weak that_unless_it_be_sustained_by_the_Hedges,_or_other_things near_which_it_groweth_it_wil_lie_down_on_the_ground;_the Leaves_a_little_bigger_than_the_former,_and_the_Flowers not_so_plentiful_as_those;_and_the_Root_hereof_is_also thridy,_and_abiding. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_Meadows_and_Pastures_both_wet_and_dry,_and by_the_Hedges. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_in_May_for_the_most_part,_and_the_Seed_is ripe_in_July_and_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Decoction_of_the_former_of_these_being_drunk_is good_to_fret_and_break_the_Stone,_and_provokes_Urin, stayeth_inward_bleedings,_and_healeth_inward_Wounds:_The {Note_39_here} Herb_or_Flower_bruised_and_put_up_into_the_Nostrils, stayeth_their_bleeding_likewise:_The_Flowers_and_the_Herb made_into_an_Oyl_by_being_set_in_the_Sun,_and_changed after_it_hath_stood_ten_or_twelve_daies;_or_into_an Ointment_being_boyled_in_Axungia_or_Sallet-Oyl_with_some Wax_melted_therein_after_it_is_strained;_either_the_Oyl made_therof_or_the_Ointment_do_help_Burnings_with_Fire,_or Scalding_with_Water:_the_same_also,_or_the_Decoction_of the_Herb_and_Flower_is_good_to_bath_the_Feet_of_Travellers and_Lacquies_whose_long_running_causeth_weariness_and stifness_in_their_Sinews_and_Joynts;_If_the_Decoction_be used_warm,_and_the_Joynts_afterwards_anointed_with_the Ointment._It_helpeth_the_dry_Scab,_and_the_Itch_in Children:_And_the_Herb_with_the_white_Flower_is_also_very good_for_the_Sinews,_Arteries,_and_Joynts_to_comfort_and strengthen_them_after_travel,_cold_and_pains. {Note_40_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text They_are_both_Herbs_of_Venus_and_therfore_strengthen the_patrs_both_internal_and_external_which_she_rules. = # ## # chapter 25 BEETS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text There_are_two_sorts_of_Beets_which_are_best_known generally,_and_wherof_I_shal_principally_intreat_at_this time._Viz._The_White_and_the_Red_Beets,_and_their vertues. = The_Common_White_Beet_hath_many_great_Leaves_next_the ground_somwhat_large,_and_of_a_whitish_green_colour:_The Stalk_is_great,_strong_and_ribbed,_bearing_great_store_of leaves_upon_it_almost_to_the_very_top_of_it:_The_flowers grow_in_very_long_tufts,_smal_at_the_ends,_and_turning down_their_Heads,_which_are_smal,_pale,_greenish,_yellow Burrs,_giving_cornered_prickled_Seed._The_Root_is_great, long_and_hard,_and_when_it_hath_given_Seed_of_no_use_at all. = The_Common_Red_Beet_differeth_not_from_the_White,_but only_it_is_lesser_and_the_Leaves_and_the_Roots_are_somwhat red:_The_Leaves_are_differently_red,_in_som_only_with_red strakes_or_veins,_som_of_a_fresh_red,_and_others_of_a_dark red._The_Root_hereof_is_red,_spungy_and_not_used_to_be eaten. {Note_41_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_White_Beet_doth_much_loosen_the_Belly,_and_is_of_a clensing_and_digesting_quality,_and_provoketh_Urin:_The Juyce_of_it_openeth_obstructions_both_of_the_Liver_and Spleen,_and_is_good_for_the_Headaches_and_swimmings therein,_and_turnings_of_the_Brain;_and_is_effectual_also against_al_venemous_creatures:_and_applied_upon_the Temples,_stayeth_Inflamations_in_the_Eyes;_it_helpeth Burnings_being_used_without_Oyl,_and_with_a_little_Allum {Note_42_here} put_to_it,_is_good_for_St._Anthonies_fire._It_is_also good_for_al_Wheals,_Pushes,_Blisters,_and_Blains_in_the Skin:_The_Herb_boyled_and_laid_upon_Chilblains_or_Kibes, helpeth_them:_The_Decoction_therof_in_Water_and_some Vinegar_healeth_the_Itch,_if_bathed_therwith,_and_clenseth the_Head_of_Dandraf,_Scurff,_and_dry_Scabs,_and_doth_much good_for_fretting_and_running_Sores,_Ulcers,_&_Cankers_in the_Head,_Legs,_or_other_parts,_and_is_much_commended against_Baldness_and_shedding_of_Hair. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_red_Beet_is_good_to_stay_the_Bloody_Flux,_Womens Courses,_and_the_Whites,_and_to_help_the_yellow_Jaundice. {Note_43_here} The_Juyce_or_the_Root_put_into_the_Nostrils_purgeth_the Head,_helpeth_the_nois_in_the_Ears,_and_the_Tooth-ach;_the Juyce_snuffed_up_the_Nose_helps_a_stinking_Breath_if_the caus_lie_in_the_Nose_as_many_times_it_doth,_if_any_bruis have_been_there,_as_also_want_of_smel_coming_that_way. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 26 WATER-BETONY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text First_of_the_Water-Betony,_which_riseth_up_with_square hard_greenish_Stalks,_and_somtimes_brown,_set_with_broad dark_green_Leavs_dented_about_the_edges_with_notches, somwhat_resembling_the_Leavs_of_the_Wood-Betony,_but_much larger,_two_for_the_most_part_set_at_a_Joynt._The_Flowers are_many,_set_at_the_tops_of_the_Stalks_and_Branches, being_round_bellied,_and_open_at_the_Brims_and_divided into_two_parts,_the_uppermost_being_like_a_Hood,_and_the lowest_like_a_Lip_hanging_down,_of_a_dark_red_colour, which_passing_away,_there_comes_in_their_places_smal_round Heads_with_smal_points_in_the_ends,_wherin_lie_smal_and brownish_Seeds:_The_Root_is_a_thick_Bush_of_strings_and threds_growing_from_an_Head. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_by_Ditchsides,_Brooks,_and_other Water-courses_generally_through_this_Land,_and_is_seldom found_far_from_the_Waters_sides. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowereth_about_July_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_of_a_clensing_quality;_the_Leavs_bruised_and applied_are_effectual_for_all_old_and_filthy_Ulcers;_and especially_if_the_Juyce_of_the_Leavs_be_boyled_with_a little_Honey,_and_tents_dipped_therin,_and_the_Sores dressed_therwith:_as_also_for_Bruises_or_Hurts_whether {Note_44_here} inward_or_outward._The_distilled_water_of_the_Leaves_is used_for_the_same_purposes;_as_also_to_bath_the_Face_or Hands_spotted_or_blemished,_or_discolored_by_Sunburning. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text I_confess_I_do_not_much_fancy_distilled_Waters,_I_mean such_Waters_as_are_distilled_cold,_some_vertue_of_the_Herb they_may_happliy_have_(it_were_a_strange_thing_else)_but this_I_am_confident_of,_that_being_distilled_in_a_Pewter Stil,_as_the_vulgar_and_apish_fashion_is,_both_Chymical Oyl_and_Salt_is_left_behind,_unless_you_burn_them,_and then_all_is_spoiled,_Water_and_al,_which_was_good_for_as little_as_can_be_by_such_a_Distillation._You_have_the best_way_of_Distillation_in_my_Translation_of_the_London Dispensatory._The_Colledg_of_Physitians_having_as_much skil_in_Distillations_as_an_Ass_hath_reading_Hebrew. = Water-Betony_is_an_Herb_of_Jupiter_in_Cancer_and_is apropriated_more_to_Wounds_and_Hurts_in_the_Breast_than Wood-Betony_which_follows. = # ## # chapter 27 WOOD-BETONY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Common_or_Wood-Betony_hath_many_Leavs_rising_from the_root_which_are_somwhat_broad_and_round_at_the_ends, roundly_dented_about_the_edges,_standing_upon_long Footstalks,_from_among_which_rise_up_smal,_square, slender,_but_yet_upright_hairy_Stalks,_with_some_Leaves thereon,_two_apiece_at_the_Joynts,_smaller_than_the_lower, whereon_are_set_several_spiked_Heads_of_Flowers_like Lavender,_but_thicker_and_shorter_for_the_most_part,_and of_a_reddish_or_purple_colour,_spotted_with_white_spots both_in_the_upper_and_lower_part;_The_Seeds_being contained_within_the_Husks_that_hold_the_Flowers,_are blackish,_somwhat_long_and_uneven._The_Roots_are_many white_threddy_strings;_the_Stalk_perisheth,_but_the_Root with_some_Leavs_theron,_abides_al_the_Winter._The_whole Plant_is_somwhat_smal. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_frequently_in_Woods,_and_delighteth_in Shady-places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text And_it_flowreth_in_July,_after_which,_the_Seed_is quickly_ripe,_yet_in_its_prime_in_May. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Antonius_Musa_Physitian_to_the_Emperor_Augustus_Caesar, wrote_a_peculiar_Book_of_the_Vertues_of_this_Herb,_and amongst_other_vertues,_saith_of_it,_That_it_preserveth_the Lives_and_Bodies_of_Men_free_from_the_danger_of_Epidemical Diseases,_and_from_Witchcrafts_also:_It_is_found_by_daily experience_to_be_good_for_many_Diseases;_It_helpeth_those {Note_45_here} that_loath,_or_cannot_digest_their_Meat,_those_that_have_weak_Stomachs,_or_sower_belchings,_or_continual_rising_in their_Stomach,_using_it_familiarly_either_green_or_dry; either_the_Herb,_the_root,_or_the_Flowers_in_Broth_drunk, or_Meat,_or_made_into_Conserve,_Syrup,_Water_Electuary,_or Pouder_as_every_one_may_best_frame_themselvs_unto,_or_as the_time_or_season_requireth,_taken_any_of_the_aforesaid waies._It_helpeth_the_Jaundice,_Falling-sickness,_the Palsie,_Convulsions,_or_shrinking_of_the_Sinews,_the_Gout, and_those_that_are_inclined_to_Dropsies,_those_that_have continual_Pains_in_their_Head,_although_it_turn_to Phrensie._The_Pouder_mixed_with_pure_Honey_is_no_less available_for_al_sorts_of_Coughs_or_Colds,_Wheesing_or shortness_of_Breath,_Distillations_of_thin_Rhewm_upon_the Lungues,_which_causeth_Consumptions._The_Decoction_made with_Mead_and_a_little_Penyroyal,_is_good_for_those_that are_troubled_with_putrid_Agues,_whether_Quotidian, Tertian,_or_Quartan,_and_to_draw_down_and_evacuate_the Blood_and_humors_that_by_falling_into_the_Eyes_do_hinder the_Sight:_The_Decoction_therof_made_in_Wine_and_taken, killeth_the_Worms_in_the_Belly,_openeth_Obstructions_both of_the_Spleen_and_Liver,_cureth_Stitches_and_Pains_in_the Back,_or_Sides,_the_Torments_and_griping_pains_of_the Bowels,_and_the_wind_Chollick:_and_mixed_with_Honey purgeth_the_Belly,_helpeth_to_bring_down_Womens_Courses, and_is_of_especial_use_for_those_that_are_troubled_with the_falling_down_of_the_Mother,_and_pains_therof,_and causeth_an_easie_and_speedy_delivery_of_Women_in Childbirth:_it_helpeth_also_to_break_and_expel_the_Stone either_in_the_Bladder_or_Kidneys._The_Decoction_with_Wine gargled_in_the_Mouth,_easeth_the_Toothach._It_is commended_against_the_sting_or_biting_or_Venemous_Serpents or_Mad_Dogs._Being_used_inwardly_and_applied_outwardly_to the_place._A_dram_of_the_Pouder_in_Betony_taken_with_a little_Honey_in_some_Vinegar,_doth_wonderfully_refresh those_that_are_overwearied_by_travail;_it_staieth bleedings_at_the_Mouth_or_Nose,_and_helpeth_those_that piss_or_spit_Blood,_and_those_that_are_Bursten_or_have_a Rupture,_and_is_good_for_such_as_are_bruised_by_any_fall or_otherwise._The_green_Herb_bruised,_or_the_Juyce applied_to_any_inward_hurt_or_outward_green_Wound_in_the Head_or_Body_wil_quickly_heal_and_close_it_up;_as_also_any Veins_or_Sinews_that_are_cut;_and_will_draw_forth_any broken_Bone,_or_Splinter,_Thorn_or_other_thing_gotten_into the_Flesh:_It_is_no_less_profitable_for_old_Sores,_or filthy_Ulcers,_yea,_though_they_be_Fistulaus_and_hollow, but_some_do_advise_to_put_in_a_little_Salt_to_this purpose:_Being_applied_with_a_little_Hogs_Lard,_it helpeth_a_Plague-Sore,_and_other_Boyls_and_Pushes:_The fumes_of_the_Decoction_while_it_is_warm_received_by_a Funnel_into_the_Ears,_easeth_the_pains_of_them,_destroyeth the_Worms,_and_cureth_the_running_Sores_in_them._The Juyce_dropped_into_them_doth_the_same._The_Root_of_Betony is_displeasing_both_to_the_tast_and_Stomach,_whereas_the Leavs_and_Flowers_by_their_sweet_and_spicy_tast,_are comfortable_both_in_Meat_and_Medicine. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text There_are_some_of_the_many_Vertues_Antony_Musa_an expert_Physitian_(for_it_was_not_the_practice_of_Octavius Caesar_to_keep_Fools_about_him)_apropriates_to_Bethony;_It is_a_very_precious_Herb_that's_certain,_and_most_fitting to_be_kept_in_a_mans_hous_both_in_Syrup,_Conserve,_Oyl, Oyntment,_and_Plaister._The_Flowers_are_usually Conserved. = The_Herb_is_apropriated_to_the_Planet_Jupiter,_and_the Sign_Aries. = # ## # chapter 28 BEECH_TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text In_treating_of_this_Tree,_you_must_understand_that_I mean_the_great_Mast_Beech;_which_is_by_way_of_distinction from_that_other_smal_rough_sort,_called_in_Sussex,_the small_Beech;_but_in_Essex,_Hornbeam. = I_suppose_it_needless_to_describe_it,_being_already_so wel_known_to_my_Countrymen. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_Woods_amongst_Oaks,_and_other_Trees,_and in_Parks,_Forrests,_and_Chases,_to_feed_Deer;_and_in_other places_to_fatten_Swine. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_bloometh_in_the_end_of_April,_or_begining_of_May_for the_most_part,_and_the_Fruit_is_ripe_in_September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leavs_of_the_Beech-Tree_are_cooling_and_binding, and_therfore_good_to_be_applied_to_hot_Swellings_to discuss_them:_The_Nuts_do_much_nourish_such_Beasts_as feed_thereon:_The_Water_that_is_found_in_the_hollow_places of_decaying_Beeches,_will_cure_both_Man_and_Beast_of_any Scurf,_Scab,_or_running_Tetters,_if_they_be_washed therwith._You_may_boyl_the_Leavs_into_a_Pultis,_or_make an_Ointment_of_them_when_time_of_year_serves. = # ## # chapter 29 BILBERRIES # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Of_these_I_shal_only_speak_of_two_sorts,_which_are commonly_known_in_England,_Viz._The_Black,_and_the_Red Bilberries._And_first_of_the_Black. = This_smal_Bush_creepeth_along_upon_the_ground_scarce rising_half_a_yard_high,_with_divers_smal_dark_green Leaves_set_on_the_green_Branches,_not_alwaies_one_against another,_and_a_little_dented_about_the_edges:_At_the_foot of_the_Leaves_com_forth_smal,_hollow,_pale,_blush_coloured Flowers,_the_brims_ending_in_five_points,_with_a_reddish threed_in_the_middle,_which_pass_into_smal_round_Berries of_the_bigness_and_colour_of_Juniper_Berries,_but_of_a Purple_sweetish_sharp_tast;_the_Juyce_of_them_giveth_a Purplish_colour_to_their_Hands_and_Lips_that_eat_and handle_them,_especially_if_they_break_them._The_Root groweth_asloop_under_ground,_shooting_forth_in_sundry places_as_it_creepeth:_This_loseth_its_Leaves_in_Winter. = The_Red_Bilberry,_or_Whortle-bush,_riseth_up_like_the former,_having_sundry_harder_Leaves,_like_the_Box-Tree Leaves,_green_and_round_pointed_standing_on_the_several Branches,_at_the_tops_whereof_only,_and_not_from_the_sides as_in_the_former,_com_forth_divers_round_flowers_of_a_pale red_color,_after_which_succeed,_round_reddish_sappy Berries_when_they_are_ripe,_of_a_sharp_tast:_The_Root runneth_in_the_ground,_as_the_former;_but_the_Leaves_of this_abide_al_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_groweth_in_Forrests,_on_the_Heaths_and_such like_barren_plaaces:_The_Red_grows_in_the_North_parts_of this_Land,_as_Lancashire,_Yorkshire,_&c. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_in_March_and_April;_and_the_Fruit_of_the Black_is_ripe_in_June_and_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Black_Bilberries_are_good_in_hot_Agues_and_to_cool the_heat_of_the_Liver_and_stomach;_they_do_somwhat_bind the_Belly,_and_stay_Vomitings_and_Loathings:_The_Juyce_of {Note_46_here} the_Berries_made_into_a_Syrup,_or_the_Pulp_made_into_a Conserve_with_Sugar,_is_good_for_the_purposes_aforesaid, as_also_for_an_old_Cough_or_an_Ulcer_in_the_Lungs,_or other_diseases_therein._The_Red_Whorts_are_more_binding, and_stop_Womens_Courses,_spitting_of_Blood,_or_any_other Flux_of_Blood_or_Humors,_being_used_aswel_outwardly_as inwardly. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 30 BIFOYL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_smal_Herb_from_a_Root_somewhat_sweet,_shooting downwards_many_long_strings,_riseth_up_a_round_green_Stalk bare_or_naked_next_the_ground_for_an_inch,_two_or_three_to the_middle_therof,_as_it_is_in_age_or_growth,_as_also_from the_middle_upward_to_the_Flowers,_having_only_two_broad Plantain-like_Leaves_(but_whiter)_set_at_the_middle_of_the Stalk_one_against_another,_and_compasseth_it_round_at_the bottom_of_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_a_usual_Inhabitant_in_Woods,_Copses,_and_in_many other_places_in_this_Land. = There_is_another_sort_growes_in_wet_grounds_and Marshes,_which_is_somwhat_differing_from_the_former:_It_is a_smaler_Plant,_and_greener,_having_somtimes_three_Leaves; the_Spike_of_Flowers_is_less_than_the_former,_and_the Roots_of_this_do_run_or_creep_in_the_ground. = They_are_much_and_often_used_by_many_to_good_purpose for_Wounds_both_green_and_old,_and_to_consolidate_or_knit Ruptures. = # ## # chapter 31 BIRCH-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_a_goodly_tall_straight_Tree,_fraught_with many_Boughes_and_slender_Branches_bending_downward;_the old_ones_being_covered_with_a_discoloured_chapped_Bark, and_the_yonger_being_browner_by_much:_The_Leaves_at_their first_breaking_out_are_crumpled,_and_afterward_like_the Beech_Leaves,_but_smaler_and_greener,_and_dented_about_the edges:_It_beareth_smal_short_Catkins,_somwhat_like_those of_the_Hazel-Nut-tree,_which_abide_on_the_Branches_a_long time,_until_growing_ripe_they_fall_on_the_ground,_and their_Seed_with_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_usually_groweth_in_Woods. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce_of_the_Leaves_while_they_are_yong,_or_the distilled_Water_of_them,_or_the_Water_that_coms_out_of_the Tree,_being_bored_with_an_Augur_and_distilled_afterwards; {Note_47_here} any_of_these_being_drunk_for_some_time_together,_is available_to_break_the_Stone_in_the_Kidnies_or_Bladder; and_is_good_also_to_wash_sore_Mouths. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 32 BIRDS-FOOT # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_smal_Herb_groweth_not_above_a_span_high,_with_many Branches_spread_on_the_ground,_set_with_many_wings_of_smal Leaves;_The_Flowers_grow_upon_the_Branches,_many_smal_ones of_a_pale_yellow_colour,_being_set_at_a_head_together, which_afterwards_turn_into_so_many_smal_joynted_Cods_with Seeds_in_them;_the_Cods_well_resembling_the_Claws_of_smal Birds,_whence_it_took_its_name. = There_is_another_sort_of_Birds-Foot_in_all things_like the_former,_but_a_little_larger;_the_Flowers_of_a_pale whitish_red_colour,_and_the_Cods_distinct_by_Joynts_like the_other,_but_a_little_more_crooked,_and_the_Roots_do carry_many_small_white_Knots_or_Kernels_amongst_the Strings. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text These_grow_on_Heaths,_and_many_open_untilled_places_of this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_and_feed_in_the_end_of_Summer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_of_a_drying,_binding_quality_and_therby_very good_to_be_used_in_Wound-drinks,_as_also_to_apply outwardly_for_the_same_purpose._But_the_latter_Birds-foot is_found_by_experience_to_break_the_Stones_in_the_Back_or {Note_48_here} Kidnies,_and_drive_them_forth,_if_the_Decoction_therof_be taken;_and_it_wonderfully_helpeth_the_Rupture,_being_taken inwardly,_and_outwardly_applied_to_the_place. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text All_Salts_have_best_operation_upon_the_Ston,_as Ointments_&_Plaisters_have_upon_Wounds;_and_therfore_if you_may_make_a_Salt_of_this_for_the_Stone,_the_way_how_to do_so_many_be_found_in_my_Translation_of_the_London Dispensatory,_and_it_may_be_I_may_give_you_again_in plainer_terms_at_the_latter_end_of_this_Book. = # ## # chapter 33 BISHOPS-WEED # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Common_Bishops-weed_riseth_up_with_a_round_straight Stalk,_somtimes_as_high_as_a_Man,_but_usually_three_or four_foot_high,_beset_with_divers_smal,_long,_and_somwhat broad_Leavs,_cut_in_som_places_and_dented_about_the_edges, growing_one_against_another,_of_a_dark_green_colour; having_sundry_Branches_on_them,_and_at_the_top_smal_umbels of_white_flowers,_which_turn_into_smal_round_brown_Seed, little_bigger_than_Parsly-seed,_of_a_quick_hot_scent_and tast:_The_Root_is_white_and_stringie,_perishing_yearly after_it_hath_seeded,_and_usually_riseth_again_of_its_own sowing. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_wild_in_many_places_in_England_and_Wales,_as between_Greenheath_and_Gravsend. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_digesteth_Humors,_provoketh_Urin_and_Womens_Courses, dissolveth_Wind;_and_being_taken_in_Wine,_easeth_pains_and griping_in_the_Bowels,_and_is_good_against_the_biting_of Serpents:_It_is_used_to_good_effect_in_those_Medicins which_are_given_to_hinder_the_poysonful_operation_of Cantharides_upon_the_passages_of_the_Urin:_Being_mixed with_Honey,_and_applied_to_black_and_blue_marks,_coming_of Blows_or_bruises,_it_takes_them_away:_and_being_drunk_or outwardly_applied,_it_abates_an_high_colour,_and_makes_it pale;_and_the_Fumes_therof_taken_with_Rozin,_or_Raisons, {Note_49_here} clenseth_the_Mother. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_hot_and_dry_in_the_third_degree,_of_a_bitter_tast and_somthing_sharp_withal;_it_provokes_Lust_to_purpose;_I suppose_Venus_owns_it. = # ## # chapter 34 BISTORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_a_thick,_short,_knobbed_Root,_blackish without,_and_somwhat_reddish_within,_a_little_crooked_or turned_together,_of_an_harsh_astringent_tast,_with_divers black_threds_hanging_there,_from_whence_spring_up_every year_divers_Leaves_standing_upon_long_Footstalks,_being somwhat_broad_and_long_like_a_Dock-leaf,_and_a_little pointed_at_the_ends,_but_that_it_is_of_a_blewish_green colour_on_the_upper_side,_and_of_an_Ash_colour_gray,_and_a little_purplish_underneath,_with_divers_Veins_therin;_from among_which_rise_up_divers_smal_and_slender_Stalks,_two foot_high,_and_almost_naked,_and_without_Leavs,_or_with very_few,_and_narrow,_bearing_a_spiky_Bush_of_pale_Flesh colour'd_Flowers,_which_being_past_there_abideth_smal Seed,_somwhat_like_unto_Sorrel_Seed,_but_greater. = There_are_other_sorts_of_Bistort,_growing_in_this_Land, but_smaller,_both_in_height,_Root,_and_Stalks,_and especially_in_the_Leavs,_The_Root_blackish_without,_and somwhat_whitish_within,_of_an_austere_binding_tast_as_the former. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_shadowy_moist_Woods,_and_at_the_foot_of Hils,_but_are_chiefly_nourished_up_in_Gardens._The_narrow leaved_Bistort_groweth_in_the_North,_in_Lancashire, Yorkshire,_and_Cumberland. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_about_the_end_of_May,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe about_the_beginning_of_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Both_the_Leavs_and_Roots_have_have_a_powerful_faculty to_resist_al_Poyson:_The_Root_in_Pouder_taken_in_drink expelleth_the_Venem_of_the_Plague,_the_smal_Pox,_Meazles, Purples,_or_any_other_infectious_Disease,_driving_it_out by_sweating:_The_Root_in_Pouder_or_the_Decoction_therof {Note_50_here} in_Wine_being_drunk,_stayeth_al_manner_of_inward_bleedings or_spittings_of_Blood,_and_any_Fluxes_in_the_Body_of either_Man_or_Woman_or_Vomitings;_it_is_also_very available_against_Ruptures_or_Burstings_or_all_bruises_or fals,_dissolving_the_congealed_Blood,_and_easeth_the_pains that_happen_therupon,_it_also_helpeth_the_Jaundice._The_Water distilled_from_both_Leavs_and_Roots_is_a_singular remedy_to_wash_any_place_bitten_or_stung_by_any_venemous creature;_as_also_for_any_of_the_purposes_before_spoken of. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text And_is_very_good_to_wash_any_running_Sores_or_Ulcers. The_Decoction_of_the_Root_in_Wine_being_drunk,_hindreth Abortion_or_Miscarriage_in_Child-bearing._The_Leavs_also kil_the_Worms_in_Children,_and_is_a_great_help_for_them that_cannot_keep_their_Water,_if_the_Juyce_of_Plantane_be added_therto._And_outwardly_applied,_much_helpeth_the {Note_51_here} Gonorrhea,_or_Running_of_the_Reins._A_dram_of_the_Pouder of_the_Root_taken_in_the_Water_thereof,_wherein_som_red hot_Iron_or_Steel_hath_been_quenched_is_also_an_admirable help_thereto,_so_as_the_Body_be_first_prepared_and_purged from_the_offensive_humors._The_Leaves,_Seed,_or_Roots_are al_very_good_in_Decoctions,_Drinks_or_Lotians,_for_inward or_outward_Wounds_or_other_sores:_and_the_Pouder_strewed upon_any_cut_or_wound_in_a_Vein,_stayeth_the_immoderat bleeding_thereof._The_Decoction_of_the_Roots_in_Water whereunto_som_Pomgranate_Pils_and_Flowers_are_added, injected_into_the_Matrix,_stayeth_the_access_of_humors_to the_Ulcers_thereof,_and_bringeth_it_to_its_right_place, being_fallen_down,_and_stayeth_the_immoderat_flux_of_the Courses._The_Root_hereof_with_Pellitory_of_Spain_and burnt_Allum_of_each_a_like_quantity,_beaten_smal_and_made into_Past,_with_some_Honey,_and_a_little_piece_thereof_put into_an_hollow-Tooth,_or_held_between_the_Teeth_if_there be_no_hollowness_in_them,_stayeth_the_defluxion_of_Rhewm upon_them,_which_causeth_pains,_and_helps_to_clense_the Head,_and_avoid_much_offensive_Water._The_Distilled_Water is_very_effectual_to_wash_Sores_or_Cankers_in_the_Nose_or any_other_part,_if_the_Pouder_of_the_Root_be_applied {Note_52_here} therunto_afterwards._It_is_good_also_to_fasten_the_Gums, and_to_take_away_the_heat_and_inflamations_that_happen_in the_Jaws,_Almonds_of_the_Throat_or_Mouth,_if_the_Decoction of_the_Leavs,_Roots,_or_Seeds_be_used,_or_the_Juyce_of them;_but_the_Roots_are_most_effectual_to_all_the_purposes aforesaid. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 35 ONE-BLADE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_smal_Plant_never_beareth_more_than_one_Leaf,_but only_when_it_rises_up_with_its_Stalk_which_thereon_beareth another,_and_seldom_more,_which_are_of_a_bluish_green colour,_broad_at_the_bottom_and_pointed_with_many_Ribs_or Veins_like_Plantane:_At_the_top_of_the_Stalk_grow_many smal_white_Flowers_Star-fashion_smelling_somthing_sweet: after_which_come_smal_reddish_Berries_when_they_are_ripe. The_Root_is_smal,_of_the_bigness_of_a_Rush,_lying_and creeping_under_the_upper_crust_of_the_Earth,_shooting forth_in_diverse_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_moist_shadowy,_grassie_places_of_Woods_in many_places_of_this_Realm. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_flowreth_about_May,_and_the_Berries_be_ripe_in_June, and_then_quickly_perisheth_until_the_next_year_it_springth from_the_same_again. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Half_a_dram,_or_a_dram_at_most_of_the_Roots_hereof_in Pouder,_taken_in_Wine_and_Vinegar_of_each_a_like_quantity, and_the_party_presently_laid_to_sweat,_is_held_to_be_a sovereign_remedy_for_those_that_are_infected_with_the Plague,_and_have_a_sore_upon_them,_by_expelling_the_Poyson and_defending_the_Heart_and_Spirits_from_danger:_it_is also_accounted_a_singular_good_Wound-Herb,_and_therfore used_with_other_Herbs_in_making_such_Balms_as_are necessary_or_the_curing_of_Wounds,_either_green_or_old, and_especially_if_the_Nervs_or_Sinews_be_hurt. = # ## # chapter 36 BRAMBLE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_wel_known_that_it_needeth_no_Description. The_Vertues_therof_are_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Buds,_Leavs_and_Branches_while_they_are_green_are of_a_good_use_in_the_Ulcers_and_putrid_sores_of_the_Mouth and_Throat,_and_for_the_Quinsie;_and_likewise_to_heal other_fresh_Wounds_and_Sores;_but_the_Flowers_&_Fruit {Note_53_here} unripe_are_very_binding,_and_so_profitable_for_the Bloudy-flux,_Lasks,_and_are_a_fit_remedy_for_spitting_of Bloud._Either_the_Decoction_or_Pouder_of_the_Root_being taken_is_good_to_break_or_drive_forth_Gravel,_and_the Stone_in_the_Reins_and_Kidnies._The_Leavs_and_Brambles aswel_green_as_dry,_are_excellent_good_Lotions_for_sores in_the_Mouth_or_secret_parts:_The_Decoction_of_them_&_of the_dried_Branches,_do_much_bind_the_Belly,_and_are_good for_the_too_much_flowing_of_Womens_Courses:_The_Berries or_the_Flowers_are_a_powerful_remedy_against_the_Poyson_of the_most_venemous_Serpents,_as_wel_drunk_as_outwardly applied,_helpeth_the_sores_of_the_Fundament,_and_the Piles._The_Juyce_of_the_Berries_mixed_with_Juyce_of Mulberries,_do_bind_more_effectually,_and_help_fretting and_eating_sores_and_Ulcers_whersoever._The_Distilled Water_of_the_Branches,_Leaves_and_Flowers,_or_of_the Fruit,_is_very_pleasant_in_tast,_and_very_effectual in_Feavers_and_hot_distempers_of_the_Body,_Head,_Eyes_and other_parts,_and_for_al_the_purposes_aforesaid._The Leaves_boyled_in_Ly_and_the_Head_washed_therewith,_healeth the_Itch_and_the_running_sores_therof,_and_maketh_the_Hair black._The_Pouder_of_the_Leaves_strewed_on_cankrous_and running_Ulcers,_doth_wonderfully_help_to_heal_them._Some {Note_54_here} use_to_condensate_the_Juyce_of_the_Leaves,_and_some_the Juyce_of_the_Berries_to_keep_for_their_use_all_the_year, for_the_purposes_aforesaid. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_a_Plant_of_Venus_in_Aries:_You_shall_have_Som directions_at_the_latter_end_of_the_Book_for_the_gathering of_al_Herbs_and_Plants_&c._If_any_ask_the_reason_why Venus_is_so_prickly?_Tel_them_'tis_because_she_is_in_the house_of_Mars. = # ## # chapter 37 BLITES # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Of_these_there_are_two_sorts_commonly_known,_viz._White and_Red._The_White_hath_Leavs_somwhat_like_unto_Beets, but_smaller,_rounder_and_of_a_whitish_green_colour,_every one_standing_upon_a_smal_long_Footstalk:_The_Stalk_riseth up_two_or_three_foot_high_with_such_like_Leavs_theron: The_Flowers_grow_at_the_top_in_long_round_tufts_or clusters,_wherein_are_contained_smal_and_round_Seed._The Root_is_very_full_of_threeds_or_strings. = The_red_Blite_is_in_all_things_like_the_white,_but_that his_Leavs_and_tufted_heads_are_exceeding_red_at_first,_and after_turn_more_Purplish. = There_are_other_kinds_of_Blites_which_grow_wild, differing_from_the_two_former_sorts_but_little,_only_the wild_are_smaler_in_every_part. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_Gardens,_and_wild_in_many_places_of_this Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_seed_in_August_and_September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_all_of_them_cooling,_drying_and_binding, serving_to_restrain_the_Fluxes_of_Bloud_in_either_man_or woman,_especially_the_Red;_which_also_stayeth_the overflowing_of_women's_Reds,_as_the_white_Blite_stayeth the_Whites_in_Women._It_is_an_excellent_secret,_you cannot_wel_fail_in_the_use;_they_are_al_under_the_Dominion of_Venus. {Note_55_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text There_is_one_other_sort_of_wild_Blites,_like_the_other wild_kinds,_but_having_long_and_spike_heads_of_greenish Seed,_seeming_by_the_thick_setting_together_to_be_al_Seed. = This_sort_the_Fishes_are_delighted_with,_and_it_is_a good_and_usual_Bait;_for_the_Fishes_will_bite_fast_enough at_them,_if_you_have_but_wit_enough_to_catch_them_when they_bite. = # ## # chapter 38 BORRAGE_BUGLOSS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_wel_known_to_be_Inhabitants_in_every Garden,_that_I_hold_it_needless_to_describe_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_in_June_and_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe shortly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_very_Cordial._The_Leaves_or_Roots_are_to_very good_purpose_used_in_putrid_and_Pestilential_Feavers,_to defend_the_Heart,_and_help_to_resist_and_expel_the_Poyson, or_the_Venom_of_other_Creatures;_the_Seed_is_of_the_like effect;_and_the_Seed_and_Leavs_are_good_to_encrease_Milk in_Womens_Breasts:_The_Leavs,_Flowers_and_Seed,_all,_or {Note_56_here} any_of_them_are_good_to_expel_Pensiveness_and_Melancholly: it_helpeth_to_clarifie_the_Bloud,_and_mitigate_heat_in Feavers._The_Juyce_made_into_a_Syrup_prevaileth_much_to all_the_purposes_aforesaid,_and_is_put_with_other_cooling, opening,_clensing_Herbs,_to_open_obstructions,_and_help the_yellow-Jaundice,_and_mixed_with_Fumitory,_to_cool, clens,_and_temper_the_Blood,_therby_it_helpeth_the_Itch, Ringworms,_and_Tetters,_or_other_spreading_Scabs_or_Sores. The_Flowers_candied,_or_made_into_a_Conserve_are_helping in_the_former_causes,_but_are_chiefly_used_as_a_Cordial, and_is_good_for_those_that_are_weak_with_long_sickness, and_to_comsumptions,_or_troubled_with_often_swoonings_or {Note_57_here} passions_of_the_Heart:_The_Distilled_Water_is_no_less effectual_to_all_the_purposes_aforesaid,_and_helpeth_the redness_and_inflamations_of_the_Eyes_being_washed therewith:_The_dried_Herb_is_never_used,_but_the_green; yet_the_Ashes_therof_boyled_in_Mead,_or_Honyed_Water_is available_against_Inflamations_and_Ulcers_in_the_Mouth_or Throat,_to_wash_and_gargle_it_therewith._The_Roots_of Bugloss_are_effectual_being_made_into_a_licking Electuarie,_for_the_Cough,_and_to_condensate_thin_flegm, and_Rhewmatick_Distillations_upon_the_Lungs. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text They_are_both_Herbs_of_Jupiter,_and_under_Leo,_both great_Cordials,_great_strengthners_of_Nature. = # ## # chapter 39 BLUEBOTTLES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_wel_known_generally_unto_my_Country_men_to grow_among_their_Corn,_that_I_suppose_it_needless_to_write any_Description_therof:_There_are_other_kinds which_I_purposely_omit_both_in_this_and_others,_my_intent_being only_to_insist_most_principally_upon_the_vulgarly_known, and_commonly_growing_Flowers_and_Herbs. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_and_Seed_in_the_Summer_Months. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Pouder_or_dried_Leavs_of_the_Bluebottle,_or Cornflower_is_given_with_good_success_to_those_that_are bruised_by_a_fal,_or_have_broken_a_Vein_inwardly,_and_void much_Blood_at_the_Mouth,_being_taken_in_the_Water_of Plantane,_Horstail,_or_the_greater_Comfry._It_is_a Remedy,_against_the_Poyson_of_the_Scorpion,_and_resisteth al_other_Venoms_and_Poysons;_The_Seed_or_Leavs_taken_in Wine_is_very_good_against_the_Plague,_and_al_infectious Diseases,_and_is_very_good_in_Pestilential_Feavers._The {Note_58_here} Juyce_put_into_fresh_or_green_Wounds_doth_quicky_soder_up the_Lips_of_them_together,_and_is_very_effectual_to_heal al_Ulcers_and_Sores_in_the_Mouth:_The_Juyce_dropped_into the_Eyes,_taketh_away_the_heat_and_inflamation_in_them. The_distilled_Water_of_the_Herb_hath_the_same_properties, and_may_be_used_for_all_the_Effects_aforesaid. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 40 BRIONY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Common_white_Briony_groweth_ramping_upon_the Hedges,_sending_forth_many_long_rough_very_tender_branches at_the_beginning_with_many_very_rough_broad_Leavs_theron, cut_(for_the_most_part)_into_five_partitions,_in_form_very like_a_Vine_Leaf,_but_smaller,_rougher,_and_of_a_whitish or_hoary_green_colour,_spreading_very_far,_spreading_and twining_with_his_smal_Claspers_(that_come_forth_at_the Joynts_with_the_Leavs)_very_far_on_whatsoever_standeth next_it:_At_the_several_Joynts_also_(especially_towards the_top_of_the_Branches)_cometh_forth_a_long_Stalk_bearing many_whitish_Flowers,_together_in_a_long_tuft,_consisting of_five_smal_Leaves_apiece,_laid_open_like_a_Star:_after which_come_the_Berries,_separated_one_from_another_more than_a_Cluster_of_Grapes,_green_at_the_first,_and_very_red when_they_are_through_ripe,_of_no_good_sent,_but_of_a_most loathsom_tast_provoking_Vomit:_The_Root_groweth_to_be exceeding_great_with_many_long_Twines_or_Branches_growing from_it_of_a_pale_whitish_colour_on_the_outside,_and_more white_within,_and_of_a_sharp,_bitter_loathsom_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_on_Banks,_or_under_Hedges,_through_this_Land the_Roots_lie_very_deep. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowereth_in_July_and_August,_some_earlier_and_some later_than_others. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Roots_of_the_Briony_purge_the_Belly_with_great Violence,_troubling_the_Stomach,_and_hurting_the_Liver, and_therfore_not_rashly_to_be_taken,_but_being_corrected is_very_profitable_for_the_Diseases_of_the_Head,_as Falling-sickness,_Giddiness,_and_Swimmings,_by_drawing away_much_Flegm_and_Rhewmatick_humors_that_oppress_the Head,_as_also_the_Joynts_and_Sinews,_and_is_therfore_good {Note_59_here} for_Palseys,_Convulsions,_Cramps,_and_Stitches_in_the Sides,_and_the_Dropsie;_and_in_provoking_Urin_it_clenseth the_Reins_and_Kidnies_from_Gravel_and_the_Stone,_and consumeth_the_hardness_and_swellings_therof._The Decoction_of_the_Root_in_Wine_drunk_once_a_week_at_going to_bed,_clenseth_the_Mother,_and_helpeth_the_rising, therof,_expelleth_the_dead_Child,_and_Afterbirth,_but_is not_to_be_used_by_Women_with_Child,_for_fear_of_abortion; a_dram_of_the_Root_in_Pouder_taken_in_white_Wine_bringeth down_their_Courses._An_Electuary_made_of_the_Roots_and Honey,_doth_mightily_clens_the_Chest_of_Rotten_Flegm,_and wonderfully_help_an_old_strong_Cough,_those_that_are troubled_with_shortness_of_Breath,_and_is_very_good_for them_that_are_brused_inwardly,_to_help_to_expel_the clotted_or_congealed_Blood._The_Leavs,_Fruit,_and_Root, do_clens_old_and_filthy_Sores,_are_good_against_al fretting_and_running_Cankers,_Gangrenes,_and_Tetters,_and therfore_the_Berries_are_by_some_Country_People_called Tetter-Berries._The_Root_clenseth_the_Skin_wonderfully from_al_black_and_blew_Spots,_Freckles,_Morphew,_Leprosie, foul_Scars,_or_other_deformity_whatsoever:_as_also_al running_Scabs,_and_Manginess_are_healed_by_the_Pouder_of the_dried_Root,_or_the_Juyce_therof,_but_especially_by_the fine_white_hardned_Juyce:_The_distilled_water_of_the {Note_60_here} Roots_worketh_the_same_effects_but_more_weakly._The_Root bruised_and_applied_of_it_self_to_any_place_where_the Bones_are_broken,_helpeth_to_draw_them_forth,_as_also Splinters_and_Thorns_in_the_Flesh;_and_being_applied_with a_little_Wine_mixed_therwith_it_breaketh_Boyls,_and helpeth_Whitlows_on_the_Joynts. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text For_al_these_latter_beginning_at_Sores,_Cankers_&c. apply_it_outwardly_and_take_my_advice_along_with_you,_you shal_find_in_my_Translation_of_the_London_Dispensatory, {Note_61_here} among_the_Preparations_at_latter_end,_a_Medicin_called Focculae_Brioniae,_take_that_and_use_it,_you_have_the_way there_how_to_make_it,_and_mix_that_with_a_little_Hogs Greas_or_other_convenient_Oyntment,_and_use_it_at_your need. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text As_for_the_former_Diseases_where_it_must_be_taken inwardly,_it_purgeth_very_Violently,_and_needs_an_abler hand_to_correct_it_than_most_Country_people_have,_therfore it_is_a_better_way_for_them_(in_my_opinion)_to_let_the Simple_alone,_and_take_the_Compound_Water_of_it,_mentioned in_my_Dispensatory,_and_that_is_far_more_safe,_being wisely_corrected. = # ## # chapter 41 BROOKLIME # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_sendeth_forth_from_a_creeping_Root,_that_shooteth forth_strings_at_every_Joynt_as_it_runneth,_divers_and sundry_green_Stalks,_round_and_sappy_with_some_branchs_on them,_somwhat_broad,_round,_deep_green,_and_thick_Leavs set_by_couples_theron:_from_the_Bosom_wherof_shoot_forth long_Footstalks,_with_sundry_smal_blue_Flowers_on_them, that_consist_of_five_smal_round_pointed_Leavs_apiece. = There_is_another_sort_nothing_differing_from_the former,_but_that_it_is_greater,_and_the_Flowers_of_a_paler blue_Colour. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_smal_Standing_Waters,_and_usually_neer Watercresses. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text And_Flower_in_June_and_July,_giving_Seed_the_next_Month after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Brooklime_and_Watercresses_are_generally_used_together in_Diet_Drinks_with_other_things,_serving_to_purge_the Blood_and_Body_from_ill_Humors_that_would_destroy_health, and_are_helpful_for_the_Scurvy:_They_do_also_provoke {Note_62_here} Urin,_and_help_to_break_the_Stone_and_pass_it_away;_they procure_Womens_Courses,_and_expel_the_dead_Child._Being fried_with_Butter_and_Vinegar_and_applied_warm,_it_helpeth all_manner_of_Tumors_or_Swellings,_and_Inflamations. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Such_drinks_ought_to_be_made_of_Sundry_Herbs_according to_the_Malady_offending,_I_shal_give_a_plain_and_easie Rule_at_the_latter_end_of_the_Book. = # ## # chapter 42 BUTCHERS-BROOM # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_shoots_that_sprout_from_the_Root_of Butchers-Broom_are_thick,_whitish,_and_short,_somwhat_like those_of_Asparagus,_but_greater;_these_rising_up_to_be_a foot_and_an_half_high_are_spread_into_divers_Branches, green_&_somwhat_crested_with_the_roundness,_tough_and flexible,_wheron_are_set_somwhat_broad_and_almost_round hard_Leavs,_sharp_and_prickly_pointed_at_the_ends,_of_a dark_green_colour,_two_for_the_most_part_set_at_a_place, very_close_or_neer_together;_about_the_middle_of_the_Leaf, on_the_back_or_lower_side_from_the_middle_Rib,_breaketh forth_a_smal_whitish_green_Flower_consisting_of_four_smal round_pointed_Leavs_standing_upon_little_or_no_Footstalk, and_in_the_place_wherof_cometh_a_smal_round_Berry,_green at_the_first,_and_red_when_it_is_ripe,_wherin_are_two_or three_white,_hard,_round_Seeds_contained:_The_Root_is thick,_white,_and_great_at_the_Head,_and_from_thence sendeth_forth_divers_thick,_white,_long,_tough_strings. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_Copses,_and_upon_Heaths_and_wast_grounds, and_often_times_under_or_neer_the_Holly-Bushes. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_shooteth_forth_his_yong_buds_in_the_Spring_and_the Berries_are_ripe_in_or_about_September,_The_Branches_and Leavs_abiding_green_al_the_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Decoction_of_the_Roots_made_with_Wine,_openeth Obstructions,_provoketh_Urin,_helpeth_to_expel_Gravel_and the_Stone,_the_Strangury,_and_Womens_Courses,_as_also_the yellow_Jaundice_and_the_Head-ach;_and_with_some_Honey_or Sugar_put_therunto,_clenseth_the_Breast_of_Flegm,_and_the Chest_of_much_clammy_Humors_gathered_therin._The Decoction_of_the_Roots_drunk,_and_a_Pultis_made_of_the {Note_63_here} Berries_and_Leavs_being_applied,_are_effectual_in_knitting and_consolidating_broken_Bones_and_Parts_out_of_Joynt. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_called_Bruscus_in_some_places,_and_in_Sussex Kneeholly,_and_Kneeholm._The_common_way_of_using_it_is_to boyl_the_Roots_of_it_and_Parsly,_and_Fennel,_and_Smallage in_white_Wine,_and_drink_the_Decoction,_adding_the_like quantity_of_Grass_Roots_to_them;_the_more_of_the_Roots_you boyl_the_stronger_will_the_Decoction_be,_it_works_no_ill effects,_yet_I_hope_you_have_wit_enough_to_give_the strongest_Decoction_to_the_strongest_Bodies. = # ## # chapter 43 BROOM_BROOMRAPE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text To_spend_time_in_writing_a_Descripton_herof_is altogether_needless,_it_being_so_generally_used_by_all_the good_Huswifes_almost_through_this_Land_to_sweep_their Houses_with_and_therfore_very_wel_known_to_all_sorts_of people. = The_Broomrape_springeth_up_in_many_places_from_the Roots_of_the_Broom,_(but_more_often_in_fields,_by_Hedg sides,_and_on_Heaths)._The_Stalk_wherof_is_of_the_bigness of_a_Finger_or_Thumb,_above_two_Foot_high_having_a_show_of Leavs_on_them_and_many_Flowers_at_the_top,_of_a_deadish, yellow_colour,_as_also_the_Stalks_and_Leavs_are. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_many_places_of_this_Land_commonly,_and_as commonly_spoyl_all_the_Land_they_grow_in. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text And_Flower_in_the_Summer_Months,_and_give_their_Seed before_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce,_or_Decoction_of_the_yong_Branches,_or_Seed, or_the_Pouder_of_the_Seed_taken_in_Drink,_purgeth downwards,_and_draweth_Flegmatick_and_watery_humors_from the_Joynts,_wherby_it_helpeth_the_Dropsie,_Gout,_Sciatica, and_the_pains_in_the_Hips_and_Joynts:_It_also_provoketh strong_Vomit,_and_helpeth_the_pains_of_the_Sides,_and swellings_of_the_Spleen,_clenseth_also_the_Reins,_or Kidneys_and_Bladder_of_the_Stone,_provoketh_Urin abundantly,_and_hindreth_the_growing_again_of_the_Stone {Note_64_here} in_the_Body._The_continual_use_of_the_Pouder_of_the Leaves_and_Seed,_doth_cure_the_Black_Jaundice:_The distilled_Water_of_the_Flowers_is_profitable_for_al_the same_purposes;_it_also_helpeth_Surfets,_and_altereth_the Fits_of_Agues,_if_three_or_four_ounces_therof,_with_as much_of_the_Water_of_the_lesser_Centaury_and_a_little Sugar_put_therin,_be_taken_a_little_before_the_fit_cometh, and_the_party_be_laid_down_to_sweat_in_their_Bed._The_Oyl or_Water_that_is_drawn_from_the_ends_of_the_green_sticks heated_in_the_fire,_helpeth_the_Toothach._The_Juyce_of the_yong_Branches_made_into_an_Oyment_of_old_Hogs_Greas and_anointed,_Or_the_yong_Branches_bruised_and_heated_in Oyl_or_Hogs_Greas,_and_laid_to_the_Sides_pained_by_wind, as_in_Stitches,_or_the_Spleen,_easeth_them_in_once_or twice_using_it:_The_same_boyled_in_Oyl_is_the_safest_and surest_Medicine_to_kil_Lice_in_the_Head_or_Body_of_any; and_is_an_especial_Remedy_for_Joynt_aches,_and_swoln_Knees that_come_by_the_falling_down_of_Humors. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Broomrape_also_is_not_without_his_Vertues. {Note_65_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Decoction_therof_in_Wine_is_thought_to_be_as effectual_to_avoid_the_Stone_in_the_Kidnies_and_Bladder, and_to_provoke_Urin,_as_the_Broom_it_self:_The_Juyce therof_is_a_singular_good_help_to_cure_as_wel_green Wounds,_as_old_and_filthy_Sores,_and_malignant_Ulcers. The_insolate_Oyl_wherin_there_hath_been_three_or_four Repetitions_of_Infusion_of_the_top_stalks_with_Flowers strained_and_cleered,_clenseth_the_Skin_of_al_manner_of Spots,_Marks_and_Freckles_that_arise_either_by_the_heat_of the_Sun,_or_the_Malignity_of_humors. = As_for_the_Broom_(for_as_yet_I_know_not_what_to_say_to Broomrape_in_the_business)_but_as_from_Broom,_Mars_owns it,_and_it_is_exceeding_prejucidial_to_the_Liver,_I suppose_by_reason_of_the_Antipathy_between_Jupiter_and Mars,_therfore_if_the_Liver_be_disaffected,_administer_not of_it. = # ## # chapter 44 BUCK-HORN_PLANTANE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_being_sown_of_Seed,_riseth_up_at_the_first_with smal,_long,_narrow_hairy_dark_green_Leavs_like_grass, without_any_division_or_gash_in_them;_but_those_that follow_are_gashed_in_on_both_sides_the_Leavs_into_three_or four_gashes_and_pointed_at_the_ends_resembling_the_Knags of_a_Bucks_Horn_(wherof_it_took_the_name)_and_being_well grown_round_about_the_Root_upon_the_ground,_in_order_one by_another_therby_rsembling_the_form_of_a_Star:_from_among which_rise_up_divers_hairy_Stalks,_about_a_hand_breadth high,_bearing_every_one_a_smal_long_spiky_Head_like_to those_of_the_common_Plantane,_having_such_like_Bloomings and_Seed_after_them._The_Root_is_single,_long,_and_smal, with_divers_strings_at_it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_dry_Sandy_grounds,_as_in_Tuttle-Fields_by Westminster,_and_divers_other_places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_and_Seed_in_May,_June,_and_July,_and_their green_Leavs_do_in_a_manner_abide_fresh_al_the_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_boyled_in_Wine_and_drunk,_and_some_of_the_Leavs applied_to_the_hurt_place,_is_an_excellent_remedy_for_the biting_of_the_Viper_or_Adder_which_I_take_to_be_one_and the_same:_The_same_being_also_drunk_helpeth_those_that are_troubled_with_the_Stone_in_the_Veins_or_Kidnies_by cooling_the_heat_of_the_parts_afflicted_strengthning_them: as_also_weak_Stomachs_that_cannot_retain_but_cast_up_their Meat._It_stayeth_al_bleedings_at_Mouth_and_Nose,_bloody Urin,_or_the_Bloody_Flux,_and_stoppeth_the_Lask_of_the Belly_and_Bowels._The_Leavs_herof_bruised_and_laid_to their_sides_that_have_an_Ague,_suddenly_easeth_the_Fit: and_the_Leavs_and_Roots_beaten_with_some_Bay_Salt_and applied_to_the_Wrists,_worketh_the_same_effects._The_Herb boyled_in_Ale_or_Wine_and_given_for_some_mornings_and evenings_together,_staieth_the_distillations_of_hot_and sharp_Rhewms_falling_into_the_Eyes_from_the_Head,_and helpeth_al_sorts_of_sore_Eyes. {Note_66_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Venus_challengeth_the_Dominion_of_this_Herb. = # ## # chapter 45 BUGLE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_larger_Leavs_than_those_of_the_Selfheal,_but els_of_the_same_fashion,_or_rather_a_little_longer,_in some_green_on_the_upper_side,_and_in_others_more_brownish, dented_about_the_edges,_somwhat_hairy,_as_the_square_Stalk is_also,_which_riseth_up_to_be_half_a_yard_high_somtimes, with_the_Leavs_set_by_couples;_from_the_middle_almost hereof_upwards_stand_the_Flowers_together,_with_many smaler_and_browner_Leaves_than_the_rest_on_this_stalk below,_set_at_distances,_and_the_stalk_bare_between_them, among_which_Flowers_are_also_smal_ones_of_a_bluish,_and somtimes_of_an_Ash_colour,_fashioned_like_the_Flowers_of the_Ground-Ivy,_after_which_come_small,_round,_blackish Seed._The_Root_is_composed_of_many_strings,_and_spreadeth upon_the_ground_in_divers_parts_round_about. = The_White-flowered_Bugle_differeth_not_in_form_or greatness_from_the_former,_saving_that_the_Leavs_and Stalks_are_alwaies_green_and_never_brown_like_the_other, and_that_the_Flowers_therof_are_very_white. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_Woods,_wet_Copses,_and_Fields_generally throughout_England;_but_the_White_flowered_Bugle_is_not_so plentiful_as_the_other. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_from_May_until_July,_and_in_the_mean_time perfect_their_Seed._The_Roots_and_Leavs_next_therunto upon_the_ground_abiding_all_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Decoction_of_the_Leavs_and_Flowers_made_in_Wine_and taken_dissolveth_the_congeled_Blood_in_those_that_are bruised_inwardly_by_a_fall_or_otherwise,_and_is_very effectual_for_any_inward_wounds,_Thrusts_or_Stabs_in_the Body_or_Bowels,_and_is_an_especial_help_in_all Wound-drinks,_and_for_those_that_are_Liver-grown_(as_they cal_it.)_It_is_wonderful_in_curing_all_manner_of_Ulcers and_Sores_whether_new_and_fresh,_or_old_and_inveterate, yea_Gangrenes_and_Fistulaes_also,_if_the_Leavs_bruised_be aplied,_or_their_Juyce_used_to_wash_and_bath_the_places. And_the_same_made_into_a_Lotion_with_some_Honey_and_Allum, cureth_all_sores_of_the_Mouth_or_Gums_be_they_never_so foul,_or_of_long_continuance;_and_worketh_no_less powerfully_and_effectually_for_such_Ulcers_and_Sores_as happen_in_the_secret_parts_of_Men_or_Women:_Being_also taken_inwardly,_and_outwardly_applied,_it_helpeth_those that_have_broken_any_Bone,_or_have_any_Member_out_of joynt._An_Ointment_made_with_the_Leaves_of_Bugle, {Note_67_here} Scabious_and_Sanicle_bruised_and_boyled_in_Hogs-Greas, until_the_Herbs_be_dry,_and_then_strained_forth_into_a Pot,_for_such_occasions_as_shal_require_it_is_so_singular good_for_all_sorts_of_hurts_in_the_Body,_that_non_that know_its_usefulness_will_be_without_it. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text This_Herb_is_belonging_to_Dame_Venus,_and_if_the Vertues_of_it_make_you_in_love_with_it,_(as_they_wil_if you_be_wise)_keep_a_Syrup_of_it_to_take_inwardly,_and_an Ointment_and_Plaister_of_it_to_use_outwardly_alwaies_by you. = The_truth_is_I_have_known_this_Herb_cure_some_Diseases of_Saturn,_of_which_I_thought_good_to_quote_one._Many times_such_as_give_themselvs_much_to_drinking_are_troubled with_strange_Fancies,_strange_sights_in_the_night-time, and_some_with_Voices,_as_also_with_the_Diseas_Ephialtes_or the_Mare._I_take_the_reason_of_this_to_be_(according_to {Note_68_here} Fernelius)_a_Melancholly_vapor_made_thin_by_excessive drinking_strong_Liquor,_and_so_flys_up_and_disturbs_the Fancy,_and_breeds_imaginations_like_it_self,_viz._fearful and_troublesom:_These_I_have_known_cured_by_taking_only two_spoonfuls_of_the_Syrup_of_this_Herb,_after_Supper_two hours_when_you_go_to_bed._But_whether_this_do_it_by Sympathy_or_Antipathy_is_som_question;_all_that_know_any thing_in_Astrologie,_know_that_there_is_a_great_Antipathy between_Saturn_and_Venus_in_matter_of_Procreation,_yea such_an_one,_that_the_barreness_of_Saturn_can_be_removed by_none_but_Venus,_nor_the_lust_of_Venus_be_repelled_by none_but_Saturn:_but_I_am_not_yet_of_opinion_this_is_done this_way;_and_my_reason_is_because_these_vapors_though_in quality_Melancholly,_yet_by_their_flying_upward_seem_to_be somthing_Aeriel,_therfore_I_rather_think_it_is_done_by Sympathy,_Saturn_being_exalted_in_Libra_the_house_of Venus. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Selfheal,_which_follows,_is_of_the_same_nature,_and_I am_of_opinion_the_same_Herb,_only_differs_a_little_in_form according_to_the_difference_of_place_they_grow_in;_this_I am_sure_they_work_the_same_effect. = # ## # chapter 46 BURNET # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_common_Garden_Burnet_is_so_well_known_that_it needeth_no_description._There_is_another_sort_which_is wild,_the_description_wherof_take_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_great_wild_Burnet,_hath_winged_Leavs_rising_from the_Roots_like_the_Garden_Burnet,_but_not_so_many,_yet each_of_these_Leavs_are_at_the_least_twice_as_large_as_the other,_and_nicked_in_the_same_manner_about_the_edges,_of_a grayish_colour_on_the_underside:_The_Stalks_are_greater and_rise_higher,_with_many_such_like_Leavs_set_theron,_and greater_heads_at_the_tops_of_a_brownish_green_colour,_and out_of_them_come_smal_dark_purple_Flowers,_like_the former,_but_greater._The_Root_is_black_and_long_like_the other,_but_greater_also:_It_hath_almost_neither_scent_nor tast_therin_like_the_Garden_kind. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_grows_frequently_in_Gardens._The_Wild_kind groweth_in_divers_Countries_of_this_Land,_especially_in Huntington_&_Northampton_shires_in_the_Meadows_there;_as also_near_London_by_Pancras-Church,_and_by_a_Causey_side in_the_middle_of_a_Field_by_Paddington. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_about_the_end_of_June_and_beginning_of July,_and_their_Seed_is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_accounted_to_be_both_of_one_property,_but_the lesser_is_more_effectual,_because_quicker_and_more Aromatical:_It_is_a_friend_to_the_Heart,_Liver,_and_other the_principal_parts_of_a_mans_Body._Two_or_three_of_the Stalks_with_Leavs_put_into_a_Cup_of_Wine,_especially Clarret,_are_known_to_quicken_the_Spirits,_refresh_and cheer_the_Heart_and_drive_away_Melancholly._It_is_a special_help_to_defend_the_Heart_from_noisom_vapors,_and from_Infection_of_the_Pestilence,_the_Juyce_therof_being taken_in_som_Drink,_and_the_party_laid_to_sweat_thereupon. {Note_69_here} They_have_also_a_drying_and_an_astringent_quality,_whereby they_are_available_in_all_manner_of_Fluxes_or_Bloud_or Humors,_to_stanch_bleedings_inward_or_outward,_Lasks, Scourings,_the_Bloudy-flux,_Womens_too_abundant_Courses, the_Whites,_and_the_Chollerick_belchings_and_castings_of the_Stomach;_and_is_a_singular_good_Wound-herb_for_all sorts_of_Wounds_both_of_the_Head_and_Body,_either_inward or_outward;_for_all_old_Ulcers,_or_running_Cankers_and moist_sores_to_be_used_either_by_the_Juyce_or_Decoction_of the_Herb,_or_by_the_Pouder_of_the_Herb_or_Root,_or_the Water_of_the_Distilled_Herb,_or_Ointment_by_it_self,_or with_other_things_to_be_kept._The_Seed_is_also_no_less effectual_both_to_stop_Fluxes_and_dry_up_moist_Sores, being_taken_in_Pouder_inwardly,_in_Wine_or_steeled_Water, that_is,_wherin_hot_Gads_of_Steel_have_been_quenched._Or the_Pouder_of_the_Seed_mixed_with_the_Ointments. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text This_is_an_Herb_the_Sun_challengeth_dominion_over,_and is_a_most_precious_Herb,_little_inferior_to_Betony:_The continual_use_of_it_preservs_the_Body_in_health,_and_the Spirits_in_vigor;_for_if_the_Sun_be_the_preserver_of_life under_God,_his_Herbs_are_the_best_in_the_World_to_do_it by. = # ## # chapter 47 BUTTER-BUR # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_in_February,_with_a_thick_Stalk_about_a foot_high,_whereon_are_set_a_few_smal_Leavs,_or_rather pieces,_and_at_the_tops_a_long_spiked_head_of_Flowers,_of a_blush_or_deep_red_colour,_according_to_the_soil_wherin it_groweth;_and_before_the_Stalk_with_the_Flowers_have abidden_a_month_above_ground,_wil_be_withered_and_gone, blown_away_with_the_wind;_and_the_Leaves_will_begin_to spring,_which_being_full_grown_are_very_large_&_broad, being_somwhat_thin_and_almost_round,_whose_thick_red footstalks,_about_a_foot_long_stand_towards_the_middle_of the_Leavs:_The_lower_parts_being_divided_into_two_round parts,_close_almost_one_to_another,_and_of_a_pale_green colour,_and_hoary_underneath._The_Root_is_long_and spreading_under_ground,_being_in_some_places_no_bigger than_ones_Finger,_in_others_much_bigger,_blackish_on_the outside_&_white_within,_of_a_bitter_and_unpleasant_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_low_and_wet_ground_by_Rivers_and_Waters side:_their_Flower_(as_is_said)_rising_and_decaying_in February_and_March,_before_the_Leavs_which_appear_in April. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Roots_hereof_are_by_long_experience_found_to_be very_available_against_the_Plague_and_Pestilential Feavers,_by_provoking_Sweat,_if_the_Pouder_therof_be_taken in_Wine,_it_also_resisteth_the_force_of_any_other_Poyson. {Note_70_here} The_Root_hereof_taken_with_Zedoary_and_Angelica,_or without_them,_helps_the_rising_of_the_Mother:_The Decoction_of_the_Root_in_Wine_is_singular_good_for_those that_wheeze_much,_or_are_short-winded._It_provoketh_Urin also_and_Womens_courses,_and_killeth_the_flat_and_broad Worms_in_the_Belly._The_Pouder_of_the_Root_doth wonderfully_help_to_dry_up_the_moisture_of_sores_that_are hard_to_be_cured,_and_taketh_away_all_spots_and_blemishes of_the_skin. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_were_wel_if_Gentlewomen_would_keep_this_Root preserved_to_help_their_poor_Neighbors:_It_is_fit_the Rich_should_help_the_Poor,_for_the_Poor_cannot_help themselvs. = # ## # chapter 48 BUR-DOCK # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text It_is_so_well_known_even_to_the_little_Boys_who_pul_off the_Burs_to_throw_and_stick_upon_one_another,_that_I_shal spare_to_write_any_description_of_it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_plentifully_by_Ditches_and_Water-sides,_and by_the_high-wales_almost_every_where_through_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Bur_Leavs_are_cooling,_moderatly_drying,_and discussing_withal,_whereby_it_is_good_for_old_Ulcers_and Sores:_A_dram_of_the_Roots_taken_with_Pine_Kernels, helpeth_them_that_spit_foul,_mattery,_and_bloudy_Flegm: The_Leavs_applied_on_the_places_troubled_with_the shrinking_of_the_Sinews_or_Arteries,_give_much_ease:_The Juyce_of_the_Leavs,_or_rather_the_Roots_themselvs_given_to drink_with_old_Wine_doth_wonderfully_help_the_bitings_of any_Serpents:_And_the_Root_beaten_with_a_little_Salt_and laid_on_the_place,_suddenly_easeth_the_pain_thereof,_and {Note_71_here} helpeth_those_that_are_bit_with_a_mad-Dog._The_Juyce_of the_Leavs_taken_with_Honey_provoketh_Urin,_and_remedieth the_pain_of_the_Bladder._The_Seed_being_drunk_in_Wine forty_daies_together,_doth_wonderfully_help_the_Sciatica. The_Leavs_bruised_with_the_White_of_an_Egg_and_applied_to any_place_burnt_with_Fire,_taketh_out_the_Fire,_gives sudden_ease,_and_heals_it_up_afterwards._The_Decoction_of them_fomented_on_any_fretting_sore_or_Canker_stayeth_the corroding_quality,_which_must_be_afterwards_anointed_with an_Ointment_made_of_the_same_Liquor,_Hogs-Greas,_Nitre_and Vinegar,_boyled_together._The_Roots_may_be_preserved_with Sugar,_and_taken_fasting,_or_at_other_times_for_the_said purposes,_and_for_Consumptions,_the_Ston,_and_the_Lask. The_Seed_is_much_commended_to_break_the_Stone_and_cause_it to_be_expelled_by_Urin;_and_is_often_used_with_other_Seeds and_things_to_that_purpose. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Venus_challengeth_this_Herb_for_her_own,_and_by_its Leaf_or_Seed_you_may_draw_the_Womb_which_way_you_pleas, either_upward_by_applying_it_to_the_Crown_of_the_Heed,_if in_case_it_fal_out;_or_downward_in_fits_of_the_Mother,_by applying_it_to_the_Soals_of_the_Feet;_Or_if_you_would_stay it_in_its_place,_apply_it_to_the_Navel,_and_that_is_one good_way_to_stay_the_Child_in_it._See_more_of_it_in_my Guide_for_Women. = # ## # chapter 49 CABBAGES_COLEWORTS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text I_shal_spare_a_labor_in_writing_a_Description_of_these, sith_almost_every_one_that_can_but_write_at_all_may describe_them_from_his_own_knowledg,_they_being_generally so_well_know_that_Descriptions_are_altogether_needless. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text These_are_generally_planted_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Their_flowering_time_is_towards_the_middle_or_end_of July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Cabbages_or_Coleworts_boyled_gently_in_Broth_and eaten_do_open_the_Body,_but_the_second_Decoction_doth_bind the_Body._The_Juyce_therof_drunk_in_Wine_helpeth_those that_are_bitten_by_an_Adder,_and_the_Decoction_of_the Flowers_bringeth_down_Womens_Courses._Being_taken_with Honey,_it_recovereth_hoarsness_or_loss_of_the_voice._The often_eating_of_them_wel_boyled,_helpeth_those_that_are entring_into_a_Consumption._The_Pulp_of_the_middle_Ribs of_Coleworts_boyled_in_Almond_Milk,_and_made_up_into_an Electuary_with_Honey,_being_taken_often,_is_very profitable_for_those_that_are_pursie_and_short-winded. Being_boyled_twice,_and_a_old_Cock_boyled_in_the_Broth_and drunk,_it_helpeth_the_pains_and_obstructions_of_the_Liver and_Spleen,_and_the_Stone_in_the_Kidnies._The_Juyce boyled_with_Honey_and_dropped_into_the_corner_of_the_Eye, cleareth_the_sight,_by_consuming_any_Film_or_cloud begining_to_dim_it;_it_also_consumeth_the_Canker_growing therin._They_are_much_commended_being_eaten_before_meat, {Note_72_here} to_keep_one_from_surfetting,_as_also_from_being_drunk_with too_much_Wine,_or_quickly_make_a_man_sober_again_that_is drunk_before._For_(as_they_say)_there_is_such_an Antipathy_or_enmity_between_the_Vine_and_the_Colewort, that_the_one_will_die_where_the_other_groweth._The Decoction_of_Colworts_taketh_away_the_pain_and_ach,_and allayeth_the_swellings_of_swoln_and_gouty_Legs_and_Knees, wherein_many_gross_and_watry_humors_are_fallen,_the_place being_bathed_therwith_warm:_It_helpeth_also_old_and filthy_sores,_being_washed_therewith,_and_healeth_all_smal Scabs,_Pushes_and_Wheals_that_break_out_in_the_Skin._The Ashes_of_Colwort_Stalks_mixed_with_old_Hogs-Grease_are very_effectual_to_annoint_the_Sides_of_those_that_have_had long_pains_therin,_or_any_other_place_pained_with Melancholly_and_windy_humors. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text This_was_surely_Chrysippus_his_god,_and_therfore_he wrote_a_whol_Volumn_of_them_and_their_Vertues,_and_that none_of_the_least_neither,_for_he_would_be_no_smal_Fool, he_apropriates_them_to_every_part_of_the_Body,_and_to every_Disease_in_every_part,_and_honest_old_Cato_they_say used_no_other_Physick,_I_know_not_what_Mettals_their Bodies_were_made_of,_this_I_am_sure,_Cabbages_are_extream windy_whether_you_take_them_as_Meat,_or_as_Medicine,_yea as_windy_Meat_as_can_be_eaten,_unless_you_eat_Bagpipes_or Bellows,_and_they_are_but_seldom_eaten_in_our_daies,_and Colewort_Flowers_are_somthing_more_tollerable,_and_the wholsomer_Food_of_the_two. = The_Moon_challengeth_the_Dominion_of_the_Herb. = # ## # chapter 50 SEA_COLEWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_divers_somwhat_long_and_broad,_large_thick wrinkled_Leavs,_somwhat_crumpled_upon_the_edges,_growing each_upon_a_several_thick_Footstalk_very_brittle,_of_a grayish_green_colour._From_among_which_riseth_up_a_strong thick_stalk_two_Foot_high_and_better,_with_some_Leavs theron_to_the_top,_where_it_brancheth_forth_much;_and_on every_Branch,_standeth_a_large_Bush_of_pale_whitish Flowers,_consisting_of_four_Leavs_apiece:_The_Root_is somwhat_great_and_shooteth_forth_many_Branches_under ground,_keeping_the_green_Leavs_al_the_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_many_places_upon_the_Sea_Coasts,_as_wel_on the_Kentish,_as_Essex_Shores,_as_at_Lidd_in_Kent, Colechester_in_Essex,_and_divers_other_places,_and_in other_Countries_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_and_Seed_about_the_time_that_other_kinds do. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Broth_or_first_Decoction_of_the_Sea_Colewort_doth by_the_sharp_nitrous_and_bitter_qualities_therin,_open_the Belly_and_purge_the_Body,_it_clenseth_and_digesteth_more powerfully_than_the_other_kind:_The_Seed_herof_bruised and_drunk,_killeth_Worms._The_Leavs_or_the_Juyce_of_them applied_to_Sores_or_Ulcers_clenseth_and_healeth_them,_and dissolveth_Swellings,_and_taketh_away_Inflamations. {Note_73_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 51 CALAMINT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_a_smal_Herb_seldom_rising_above_a_a_Foot_high, with_square_hoary_and_woody_Stalks,_and_two_smal_hoary Leavs_set_at_a_Joynt,_about_the_bigness_of_Marjoram,_or not_much_cigger,_a_little_dented_about_the_edges,_and_of_a very_fierce_or_quick_scent,_as_the_whol_Herb_is:_The Flowers_stand_at_several_spaces_of_the_Stalks_from_the middle_almost_upwards,_which_are_smal_and_gaping_like_to those_Mints,_and_of_a_pale_Blush_colour:_after_which follow_smal,_round,_blackish_Seeds:_The_Root_is_smal_and Woody,_with_divers_smal_sprigs_spreading_within_the ground,_and_dieth_not,_but_abideth_many_yeers. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_on_Heaths,_and_Upland_dry_grounds,_in_many places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_July,_and_their_Seed_is_ripe_quickly after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Decoction_of_the_Herb_being_drunk,_bringeth_down Womens_Courses_and_provoketh_Urin:_It_is_profitable_for those_that_are_Bursten,_or_troubled_with_Convulsions_or Cramps,_with_shortness_of_Breath,_or_Chollerick_torments and_pains_in_their_Bellies_or_Stomachs,_it_also_helpeth the_yellow_Jaundice,_and_staieth_Vomiting,_being_taken_in Wine;_taken_with_Salt_and_Honey,_it_killeth_al_manner_of Worms_in_the_Body:_It_helpeth_such_as_have_the_Leprosie, either_taken_inwardly,_drinking_Whey_after_it,_or_the green_Herb_outwardly_applied:_It_hindreth_Conception_in Women:_being_either_burned,_or_strewed_in_the_Chamber,_it driveth_away_Venemous_Serpents._It_takes_away_black_and blue_marks_in_the_Face,_and_maketh_black_Scars_become_wel colored,_if_the_green_Herb_(not_the_dry)_be_boyled_in_Wine {Note_74_here} and_laid_to_the_place,_or_the_place_washed_therwith. Being_applied_to_the_Hucklebone,_by_continuance_of_time_it spendeth_the_humors_which_caused_the_pain_of_the_Sciatica. The_Juyce_dropped_into_the_Ears_killeth_the_Worms_in_them: The_Leavs_boyled_in_Wine_and_drunk_provoketh_sweat,_and openeth_Obstructions_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen;_it_helpeth them_that_have_a_Tettian_Ague_(the_body_being_first purged)_by_taking_away_the_cold_Fits._The_Decoction_herof with_some_Sugar_put_therto_afterwards,_is_very_profitable for_those_that_be_troubled_with_the_overflowing_of_the Gal,_and_that_have_an_old_Cough,_and_that_are_scarce_able to_breath_by_the_shortness_of_their_wind:_That_have_any cold_distemper_in_their_Bowels,_and_are_troubled_with_the hardness_of_the_Spleen,_for_al_which_purposes,_both_the Pouder_called_Diacalaminthes_and_the_Compound_Syrup_of Calamint_(which_are_to_be_had_at_the_Apothecaries)_are most_effectual. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Let_not_Women_be_too_busy_with_it,_for_it_works_very violently_upon_the_Foeminin_parts. = # ## # chapter 52 CHAMOMEL # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_wel_known_every_where_that_it_is_but_lost time_and_labor_to_describe_it._The_Vertues_wherof_are_as followeth. = A_Decoction_made_of_Chamomel_and_drunk,_taketh_away_al pains_and_Stitches_in_the_Sides._The_Flowers_of_Chamomel beaten_and_made_up_into_Bals_with_Oyl_driveth_away_al sorts_of_Agues;_if_the_party_grieved_be_anointed_with_that Oyl_taken_from_the_Flowers,_from_the_Crown_of_the_Head_to the_Soal_of_the_Foot,_and_afterwards_laid_to_sweat_in_his Bed,_and_that_he_sweat_wel:_This_is_Nichessor_an Egyptian's_Medicine._It_is_profitable_for_all_sorts_of Agues_that_come_either_from_Flegm_or_Melancholly,_or_from {Note_75_here} an_Inflamation_of_the_Bowels_being_applied_when_the_Humors causing_them_shal_be_concocted;_and_there_is_nothing_more profitable_to_the_sides_and_Region_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen than_it._The_bathing_with_a_Decoction_of_Chamomel_taketh away_weariness,_easeth_pains_to_what_part_of_the_Body soever_they_be_applied:_it_comforteth_the_Sinews_that_are overstrained,_mollifieth_al_Swellings:_It_moderately comforteth_al_parts_that_have_need_of_warmth,_digesteth {Note_76_here} and_dissolveth_whatsoever_hath_need_therof_by_a_wonderful speedy_property._It_easeth_al_the_pains_of_the_chollick and_Stone,_and_al_pains_and_torments_ofthe_Belly,_and gently_provoketh_Urin._The_Flowers_boyled_in_Posset_Drink provoketh_Sweat,_and_helpeth_to_expel_Colds,_Aches,_and Pains,_whersoever_and_is_an_excellent_help_to_bring_down Womens_Courses._A_Syrup_made_of_the_Juyce_of_Chamomel {Note_77_here} with_the_Flowers_and_white_Wine,_is_a_Remedy_against_the Jaundice_and_Dropsie._The_Flowers_boyled_in_a_Ly,_are good_to_wash_the_Head,_and_comfort_both_it_and_the_Brain. The_Oyl_made_of_the_Flowers_of_Chamomel_is_much_used against_al_hard_swellings,_pains_or_aches,_shrinking_of_the Sinews_or_Cramps,_or_pains_in_the_Joynts,_or_any_other part_of_the_Body;_being_used_in_Clisters,_it_helpeth_to dissolve_wind_and_pains_in_the_Belly;_anointed_also_it helpeth_Stitches_and_pains_in_the_Sides. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Nichessor_saith_the_Egyptians_dedicated_it_to_the_Sun becaus_it_cured_Agues;and_they_were_like_enough_to_do_it, for_they_were_the_arrantest_Apes_in_their_Religion_that ever_I_read_of._Baccinus,_Pena,_and_Lobel_commend_the Syrup_made_of_the_Juyce_of_it_and_Sugar,_taken_inwardly, to_be_excellent_for_the_Spleen._Also_this_is_certain, that_it_most_wonderfully_breaks_the_Stone,_some_take_it_in Syrup_or_Decoction,_others_inject_the_Juyce_of_it_into_the Bladder_with_a_Syring;_my_Opinion_is,_That_the_Salt_of_it taken_half_a_dram_in_a_morning,_in_a_little_White_or Rhenish_Wine_is_better_than_either,_that_it_is_excellent for_the_Stone_appears_by_this,_which_I_have_seen_tried, viz._That_a_Stone_that_hath_been_taken_out_of_the_Body_of a_man_being_wrapped_in_Chamomel_will_in_time_dissolve,_and in_a_little_time_too. = # ## # chapter 53 CAMPIONS_WILD # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_white_wild_Campion_hath_many_long_and_somwhat_broad dark_green_Leavs,_lying_upon_the_ground_with_divers_Ribs therin_somwhat_like_Plantane,_but_somwhat_hairy,_broader, and_not_so_long:_The_hairy_Stalks_rise_up_in_the_middle of_them_three_of_four_foot_high,_and_somtimes_more,_with divers_great_white_Joynts_at_several_places_theron,_and two_such_like_Leavs_therat_up_to_the_top,_sending_forth Branches_at_the_several_Joynts_also_al_which_bear_on several_Footstalks_white_Flowers_at_the_tops_of_them, consisting_of_five_broad_pointed_Leavs,_every_one_cut_in on_the_end_unto_the_middle,_making_them_seem_to_be_two apiece,_smelling_somwhat_sweet,_and_each_of_them_standing in_large_green_striped_hairy_Husks,_large_and_round_below next_to_the_Stalk:_The_Seed_is_smal_and_grayish_in_the hard_Heads_that_come_up_afterwards:_The_Root_is_white_and long,_spreading_divers_fangs_in_the_ground. = The_Red_Wild_Campion_groweth_in_the_same_manner_as_the White,_but_his_Leavs_are_not_so_plainly_ribbed,_somewhat shorter,_rounder_and_more_woolly_in_handling:_The_Flowers are_of_the_same_form_and_bigness,_but_in_som_of_a_pale,_in others_of_a_bright_red_colour,_cut_in_at_ends_more_finely, which_maketh_the_Leavs_seem_more_in_number_than_the_other. The_Seed_and_the_Roots_are_alike:_The_Roots_of_both_sorts abiding_many_years. = There_are_forty_five_kinds_of_Campions_more,_those_of them_which_are_of_Physical_uses_having_the_like_Vertues with_these_above_described,_which_I_take_to_be_the_two chiefest_kinds. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_commonly_through_this_Land_by_Fields, Hedg-sides,_and_Ditches. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_in_Summer_som_earlier_than_others,_and_some abiding_longer_than_others. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_found_by_experience_that_the_Decoction_of_the Herb_either_the_White_or_Red_being_drunk,_doth_stay_inward bleedings;_and_applied_outwardly_it_doth_the_like:_And being_drunk_helpeth_to_expel_the_Urin_being_stop'd,_and Gravel_or_the_Stone_in_the_Reins_or_Kidnies._Two_drams_of {Note_78_here} the_Seed_drunk_in_Wine,_purgeth_the_Body_of_Chollerick humors,_and_helpeth_those_that_are_stung_by_Scorpions,_or other_venemous_Beasts;_and_may_be_as_effectual_for_the Plague:_It_is_of_very_good_use_in_old_Sores,_Ulcers, Cankers,_Fistulaes_and_the_like,_to_clens_and_heal_them, by_consuming_the_moist_humors_falling_into_them,_and correcting_the_putrifaction_of_Humors_offending_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 54 CARROTS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_Garden_kind_are_so_wel_known_that_they_need_no Description;_but_because_they_are_of_less_Physical_use than_the_Wild_kind_(as_indeed_almost_in_all_Herbs_the_Wild are_most_effectual_in_Physick,_as_being_more_powerful_in operation_then_the_Garden_kinds)_I_shal_therfore_briefly describe_the_Wild_Carrot. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_a_manner_altogether_like_the_Tame,_but that_the_Leavs_and_Stalks_are_somwhat_whiter_and_rougher: The_Stalks_bear_large_tufts_of_white_Flowers,_with_deep Purple_spot_in_the_middle,_which_are_contracted_together when_the_Seed_begins_to_ripen,_that_the_middle_part_being hollow_and_low,_and_the_outer_Stalks_rising_high,_maketh the_whol_Umbel_to_shew_like_a_Birds-Nest._The_Root_is smal,_long,_and_hard,_unfit_for_meat,_being_somwhat_sharp and_strong. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Wild_kind_groweth_in_divers_parts_of_this_Land plentifully_by_the_Fields_sides,_and_in_untilled_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_and_seed_in_the_end_of_Summer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Wild_kind,_breaketh_Wind,_and_removeth_Stitches_in the_Sides,_provoketh_Urin_and_Womens_Courses,_and_helpeth to_break_and_expel_the_Stone:_The_Seed_also_of_the_same worketh_the_like_effect,_and_is_good_for_the_Dropsie,_and those_whose_Bellies_are_swollen_with_Wind;_helpeth_the {Note_79_here} Chollick,_the_Stone_in_the_Kidnies,_and_the_rising_of_the Mother,_being_taken_in_Wine,_or_boyled_in_Wine_and_taken; and_helpeth_Conception._The_Leavs_being_applied_with Honey_to_running_Sores_or_Ulcers,_doth_clense_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text I_suppose_the_Seeds_of_them_perform_this_better_than the_Roots;_And_though_Galen_commend_Garden_Carrots_highly, to_break_Wind;_yet_experience_teacheth_that_they_breed_it first;_and_we_may_thank_Nature_for_expelling_it,_not_they: The_Seeds_of_them_expel_Wind_indeed,_and_so_mend_what_the Root_marreth. = # ## # chapter 55 CARAWAY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_beareth_divers_Stalks_of_fine_cut_Leavs_lying_upon the_ground_somwhat_like_to_the_Leavs_of_Carrots,_but_not bushing_so_thick,_of_a_little_quick_tast_in_them,_from among_which_riseth_up_a_square_Stalk_not_so_high_as_the Carrot,_at_whose_Joynts_are_set_the_like_Leavs_but_smaler and_finer,_and_at_the_top_smal_open_tufts_or_umbels_of white_Flowers,_which_turn_into_smal_blackish_Seed_smaler than_the_Anniseed,_and_of_a_quicker_and_hotter_tast._The Root_is_whitish,_smal_and_long,_somwhat_like_unto_a Parsnep,_but_with_more_wrinckled_Bark,_and_much_less,_of_a little_hot_and_quick_tast,_and_stronger_than_the_Parsnep, and_abideth_after_Seed-time. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_usually_sown_with_us_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_in_June_or_July,_and_seed_quickly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Caraway_Seed_hath_a_moderat_sharp_quality_wherby_it breaketh_Wind_and_provoketh_Urin,_which_also_the_Herb doth._The_Root_is_better_food_than_the_Parsnep,_and_is pleasant_&_comfortable_to_the_Stomach,_helping_digestion. The_Seed_is_conducing_to_all_the_cold_griefs_of_Head_and Stomach,_the_Bowels_or_Mother,_as_also_the_wind_in_them, and_helpeth_to_sharpen_the_Eye-sight._The_Pouder_of_the Seed_put_into_a_Pultis,_taketh_away_black_and_blue_spots of_Blows_or_Bruises._The_Herb_it_self,_or_with_some_of the_Seed_bruised_and_fryed,_laid_hot_in_a_bag_or_double cloth_to_the_lower_part_of_the_Belly,_easeth_the_pains_of the_wind_Chollick. {Note_80_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Roots_of_Caraway_eaten_as_men_eat_Parsnips, strengthen_the_Stomacks_of_ancient_people_exceedingly,_and they_need_not_make_a_whol_meal_of_them_neither,_and_are fit_to_be_planted_in_every_ones_Garden. = Caraway_Comfects,_once_only_dipped_in_Sugar,_and_half_a spoonful_of_them_eaten_in_the_morning_fasting,_and_as_many after_each_meal_is_a_most_admirable_Remedy_for_such_as_are troubled_with_Wind. = # ## # chapter 56 CELANDINE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_divers_tender,_round,_whitish,_green_Stalks, with_greater_Joynts_than_ordinary_in_other_Herbs,_as_it were_Knees,_very_brittle_and_easie_to_break,_from_whence grow_Branches_with_large_tender_long_Leavs,_much_divided into_many_parts,_each_of_them_cut_in_on_the_edges,_set_at the_Joynts_on_both_sides_of_the_branches,_of_a_dark_bluish green_colour_on_the_upper_side_like_Columbines,_and_of_a more_pale_bluish_green_underneath,_ful_of_a_yellow_sap, when_any_part_is_broken,_of_a_bitter_tast_and_strong scent._At_the_tops_of_the_Branches_which_are_much divided,_grow_gold_yellow_Flowers_of_four_Leaves_apiece, after_which_come_smal_long_pods,_with_blackish_seed therin._The_Root_is_somwhat_great_at_the_head,_shooting forth_divers_other_long_Roots_and_smal_Strings,_reddish_on the_outside_and_yellow_within,_ful_of_a_yellow_sap therein. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_places_by_old_Walls,_by_the_Hedges, and_way_sides_in_untilled_places;_and_being_once_planted in_a_Garden,_especially_in_some_shady_place,_it_wil_remain there. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_all_the_Summer_long,_and_the_Seed_ripeneth in_the_mean_time. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Herb_or_Roots_boyled_in_white-Wine_and_drunk,_a_few Aniseeds_being_boyled_therwith,_openeth_Obstructions_of the_Liver_and_Gall,_helpeth_the_yellow_Jaundice:_and_the often_using_it,_helps_the_Dropsie,_and_the_Itch,_and_those that_have_old_Sores_in_their_Legs,_or_other_parts_of_the Body._The_Juyce_thereof_taken_fasting,_is_held_to_be_of singular_good_use_against_the_Pestilence:_The_distilled Water,_with_a_little_sugar,_and_a_little_good_Triacle mixed_therwith_(the_party_upon_the_taking_being_laid_down to_sweat_a_little)_hath_the_same_effect._The_Juyce_dropped into_the_Eyes_clenseth_them_from_Films_and_the_Cloudiness which_darken_the_sight,_but_it_is_best_to_allay_the sharpnes_of_the_Juyce_with_a_little_Breast-milk:_It_is good_in_old_filthy_corroding_creeping_Ulcers_whersoever, to_stay_their_malignity_of_fretting_and_running,_and_to cause_them_to_heal_the_more_speedily:_The_Juyce_often applied_to_Tetters,_Ringworms,_or_other_such_like spreading_Cancers,_will_quickly_heal_them,_and_rubbed often_upon_Warts_will_taken_them_away._The_Herb_with_the Roots_bruised_and_heated_with_Oyl_of_Camomel,_applied_to the_Navel,_taketh_away_the_griping_pain_in_the_Belly_and Bowels,_and_all_the_pains_of_the_Mother:_and_applied_to Womens_Breasts_stayeth_the_overmuch_flowing_of_their Courses._The_Juyce_Decoction_of_the_Herb_gargled_between the_Teeth_that_ake,_easeth_the_pain;_and_the_Pouder_of_the Dryed_Root,_laid_upon_an_aching_hollow,_or_loos_Tooth,_wil cause_it_to_fal_out._The_Juyce_mixed_with_som_Pouder_of Brimstone,_is_not_only_good_against_the_Itch,_but_taketh away_al_discolourings_of_the_Skin_whatsoever:_And_if_it {Note_81_here} chance_that_in_a_tender_Body_it_causeth_any_Itching_or Inflamation,_by_bathing_the_place_with_a_little_Vinegar_it is_helped. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text This_is_an_Herb_of_the_Sun,_&_under_the_Coelestial Lyon,_and_is_one_of_the_best_cures_for_the_Eyes_that_is. Al_that_know_any_thing_in_Astrologie,_know_as_wel_as_I_can tel_them,_That_the_Eyes_are_subject_to_the_Luminaries;_let it_then_be_gathered_when_the_Sun_is_in_Leo,_and_the_Moon in_Aries_applying_to_his_Trine;_let_Leo_arise,_then_may you_make_it_into_an_Oyl_or_Oyntment_which_you_please_to anoint_your_sore_Eyes_withal:_I_can_prove_it_both_by_my own_experience,_and_the_experience_of_those_to_whom_I_have taught_it,_That_most_desperat_sore_Eyes_have_been_cured_by this_only_Medicine;_And_then_I_pray,_is_not_this_farbetter than_endangering_the_Eyes_by_the_art_of_the_Needle?_for_if this_do_not_absolutly_take_away_the_Film,_it_wil_so facilitate_the_work_that_it_may_be_don_wihout_danger. = Another_il-favored_trick_have_Physitians_got_to_use_to the_Eye,_and_that_is_worse_than_the_Needle;_which_is,_To eat_away_the_Film_by_corroding_or_gnawing_Medicines._This I_absolutly_protest_against. = # unit P text {»}1._Because_the_Tunicles_of_the_Eye_are_very_thin,_and {»}therfore_soon_eaten_asunder. = # unit P text {»}2._The_Callus_or_Film_that_they_would_eat_away_is {»}seldom_of_an_equal_thickness_in_every_place,_and_then_the {»}Tunicle_may_be_eaten_asunder_in_one_place,_before_the_Film {»}be_consumed_in_another,_and_so_be_a_readier_way_to {»}extinguish_the_sight_than_to_restore_it. = It_is_called_Chelidonium_from_the_Greek_word_***{Greek_script} which_sigifies_a_Swallow,_because_they_say,_That_if_you prick_out_the_Eyes_of_yong_Swallows_when_they_are_in_the Nest,_the_old_ones_wil_recover_their_Eyes_again_with_this Herb._This_I_am_confident,_for_I_have_tried_it,_That_if you_mar_the_very_Apple_of_their_Eyes_with_a_Needle,_she wil_recover_them_again,_but_whether_with_this_Herb_or_no_I know_not. = Also_I_have_read_(and_it_seems_to_be_somwhat_probable) That_the_Herb_being_gathered_as_I_shewed_before,_and_the Elements_drawn_apart_from_it_by_the_art_of_the_Alchymist, and_after_they_are_drawn_apart,_rectified,_the_earthy quality_still_in_rectifying_them,_added_to_the_Terra damnata_(as_Alchymists_call_it)_or_Terra_sacratissima_(as som_Phylosophers_call_it)_the_Elements_so_rectified_are sufficient_for_the_Cure_of_al_Diseases,_the_humor offending_being_known_and_the_contrary_Element_given,_It is_an_Experience_wurth_the_trying,_and_can_do_no_harm. = # ## # chapter 57 LESSER_CELONDINE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text I_wonder_what_ailed_the_Antients_to_give_this_the_name of_Celandine_which_resembles_it_neither_in_Nature_nor form:_It_acquired_the_Name_of_Pilewort_from_its_Vertues, and_it_being_no_great_matter_where_I_set_it_down,_so_I_do set_it_down_at_al,_I_humor'd_Dr._Tradition_so_much_as_to set_it_down_here. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Celandine_then_or_Pilewort_(which_you_please)_doth spread_many_round,_pale,_green_Leavs_set_on_weak_and trailing_Branches_which_lie_upon_the_ground,_and_are_fat, smooth,_and_somwhat_shining,_and_in_some_places_(though seldom)_marked_with_black_spots,_each_standing_on_a_long Footstalk_among_which_rise_smal_yellow_Flowers,_consisting of_nine_or_ten_smal_narrow_Leavs,_upon_slender_Footstalks very_like_unto_a_Crowfoot,_wherunto_the_Seed_also_is_not unlike,_being_many_smal_ones_set_together_upon_a_Head. The_root_is_made_of_many_smal_Kernels_like_grain_of_Corn, some_twice_as_long_as_others,_of_a_whitish_colour_with some_Fibres_at_the_end_of_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_for_the_most_part_in_the_moist_corners_of Fields,_and_places_that_are_neer_water_Sides,_yet_wil abide_in_dryer_grounds,_if_they_be_but_a_little_shadowed. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowereth_betimes_about_March_or_April,_is_quite gone_in_May,_so_as_it_cannot_be_found_until_it_spring again. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_certain_by_good_experience_that_the_Decoction_of the_Leavs_and_Roots,_doth_wonderfully_help_the_Piles_and Hemorrhoids_as_also_Kernels_by_the_Ears_and_Throat_called the_Kings_evil;_or_any_other_hard_Wens_or_Tumors. = Here's_another_Secret_for_my_Country_Men_and_Women,_a couple_of_them_together,_Pilewort_being_made_into_an_Oyl Oyntment_or_Plaister_readily_cures_both_the_Piles_or Hemorrhoids,_and_the_Kings_Evil,_If_I_may_Lawfully_cal_it {Note_82_here} the_Kings_Evil_now_there_is_no_King,_the_very_Herb_born about_ones_Body_next_the_Skin,_helps_in_such_Diseases, though_it_never_touch_the_place_grieved,_let_good_people make_much_of_it_for_these_uses,_with_this_I_cured_my_own Daughter_of_the_Kings_Evil,_broke_the_Sore,_drew_out_a quarter_of_a_pint_of_Corruption,_and_cured_it_without_any Scar_at_all,_and_in_one_Weeks_time. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 58 ORDINARY_SMALL_CENTAURY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_up_most_usually_but_with_one_round_and somwhat_crested_stalk,_about_a_foot_high,_or_better, branching_forth_at_the_top_into_many_sprigs,_and_some_also from_the_Joynts_of_the_Stalks_below;_The_Flowers_that stand_at_the_tops_as_it_were_in_an_umbel_or_tuft,_are_of_a pale_red,_tending_to_a_Carnation_colour,_consisting_of five,_somtimes_six_small_Leavs,_very_like_those_of_St. Johns_Wort,_opening_themselvs_in_the_daytime,_and_closing at_night;_after_which_come_Seed_in_little_short_Husks_in form_like_unto_Wheat_Corns:_The_Leavs_are_smal_and somwhat_round._The_Root_smal_and_hard,_perishing_every year:_The_whol_Plant_is_of_an_exceeding_bitter_tast. = There_is_another_sort_in_al_things_like_the_former, save_only_it_beareth_white_Flowers. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_ordinarily_in_Fields,_Pastures,_and_Woods, but_that_with_the_white_Flowers,_not_so_frequent_as_the other. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_July,_or_there_abouts,_and_Seed_within a_Month_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Herb_boyled_and_drunk,_purgeth_Chollerick_and gross_humors,_and_helpeth_the_Sciatica:_It_openeth Obstructions_of_the_Liver,_Gall,_and_Spleen,_helping_the Jaundice,_and_easing_pains_in_the_Sides,_and_hardness_of {Note_83_here} the_Spleen,_used_outwardly,_and_is_given_with_very_good effect_in_Agues:_It_helpeth_those_that_have_the_Dropsie or_the_green_Sickness,_being_much_used_by_the_Italians_in pouder_for_that_purpose._It_killeth_the_Worms_in_the Belly_as_is_found_by_experience._The_Decoction_therof (viz.)_the_tops_of_the_Stalks_with_the_Leavs_and_Flowers, is_good_against_the_Chollick,_and_to_bring_down_Womens Courses,_helpeth_to_avoid_the_dead_birth,_and_easeth_pains of_the_Mother,_and_is_very_effectual_in_al_old_pains_of {Note_84_here} the_Joynts,_as_the_Gout,_Cramps,_or_Convulsions._A_dram of_the_Pouder_therof_taken_in_Wine,_is_a_wonderful_good help_against_the_biting_and_poyson_of_the_Adder._The Juyce_of_the_Herb_with_a_little_Honey_put_to_it,_is_good to_cleer_the_Eyes_from_dimness,_mists,_and_clouds_that_offend {Note_85_here} or_hinder_the_Sight:_It_is_singular_good_both_for green_and_fresh_Wounds,_as_also_for_old_Ulcers_and_Sores, to_close_up_the_one_and_clens_the_other,_and_perfectly_to cure_them_both,_although_they_be_hollow_or_Fistulous;_the green_Herb_especially_being_bruised_and_laid_therto._The Decoction_therof_dropped_into_the_Ears,_clenseth_them_from Worms,_clenseth_the_foul_Ulcers_and_spreading_Scabs_of_the Head,_and_taketh_away_al_Freckles,_Spots,_and_Marks_in_the Skin_being_washed_therwith. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Herb_is_so_safe_you_cannot_fail_in_the_using_of_it, only_give_inwardly_for_inward_Diseases,_use_it_outwardly for_outward_Diseases,_'Tis_very_wholsom_but_not_very toothsom. = Dr._Reason_and_Dr._Experience_could_not_agree_(the_last time_I_spake_with_them)_whether_the_Herb_were_under_the Dominion_of_the_Sun_or_Mars. = # ## # chapter 59 CHERRY-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text I_suppose_there_are_few_but_know_this_Tree,_for_his Fruits_sake,_and_therfore_shal_spare_the_writing_a Description_therof. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text For_the_place_of_its_growth,_it_is_afforded_room_in every_Orchard. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Cherries,_as_they_are_of_different_tasts,_so_they_are of_divers_qualities:_The_sweet_pass_through_the_Stomach and_Belly_more_speedily,_but_are_of_little_Nourishment. {Note_86_here} The_tart_or_sowr,_are_more_pleasing_to_an_hot_Stomach, procuring_appetite_to_meat,_and_help_to_cut_tough_Flegm and_gross_humors;_but_when_these_are_dryed_they_are_more binding_the_belly_than_when_they_are_fresh,_being_cooling in_hot_Diseases,_and_welcom_to_the_Stomach,_and_provoke Urin._The_Gum_of_the_Cherry-Tree_dissolved_in_Wine,_is good_for_a_cold_Cough,_and_hoarsness_of_the_Throat, mendeth_the_colour_in_the_Face,_sharpneth_the_Eye-sight, provoketh_appetite,_and_helpeth_to_break_and_expel_the Stone._The_Black_Cherries_bruised_with_the_Stones_and distilled,_the_Water_therof_is_much_used,_to_break_the Stone,_expel_gravel,_and_break_the_Wind. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 60 WINTER_CHERRIES # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Winter_Cherry_hath_a_running_or_creeping_Root_in the_ground_of_the_bigness_many_times_of_ones_little Finger,_shooting_forth_at_several_Joynts_ins_everal places,_wherby_it_quickly_spreadeth_a_great_compass_of ground:_The_Stalk_riseth_not_above_a_yard_high,_wheron are_set_many_broad,_and_long_green_Leavs,_somwhat_like Nightshade_but_larger,_at_the_Joynts_wherof_come_forth whitish_Flowers_made_of_five_Leavs_apiece;_which_after turn_into_green_Berries,_inclosed_with_thin_Skins,_which change_to_be_reddish,_when_they_grow_ripe,_the_Berry likewise_being_reddish,_and_as_large_as_a_Cherry,_wherein are_contained_many_flat_and_yellowish_Seeds_lying_within the_pulp;_which_being_gathered_and_strung_up_are_kept_all the_yeer_to_be_used_upon_occasion. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_not_naturally_in_this_Land,_but_are_cherished in_Gardens_for_their_Vertues. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_not_until_the_middle_or_latter_end_of_July, and_the_Fruit_is_ripe_about_the_end_of_August,_or beginning_of_September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_of_great_use_in_Physick:_The_Leavs_being cooling_may_be_used_in_Inflamations,_but_not_opening,_as the_Berries_and_Fruit_are,_which_by_drawing_down_the_Urine {Note_87_here} provoke_it_to_be_avoided_plentifully_when_it_is_stopped_or grown_hot,_sharp,_and_painful_in_the_passage;_it_is_good also_to_expel_the_Stone_and_Gravel_out_of_the_Reins, Kidnies,_and_Bladder,_helping_to_dissolve_the_Stone,_and avoiding_it_by_greet_or_gravel_sent_forth_in_the_Urin;_It also_helpeth_much_to_clens_inward_Impostumes_or_Ulcers_in the_Reins_or_Bladder,_or_in_those_that_avoid_a_Bloody_or foul_Urin._The_distilled_Water_of_the_Fruit,_or_the_Leavs together_with_them,_or_the_Berries_green_or_dry,_distilled with_a_little_Milk,_and_drunk_morning_and_evening_with_a little_Sugar,_is_effectual_to_al_the_purposes_afore specified,_and_especially_against_the_heat_and_sharpness of_the_Urin._I_shal_only_mention_one_way_amongst_many others_which_might_be_used_for_ordering_the_Berries_to_be helpful_for_the_Urin_and_the_Stone,_which_is_thus._Take {Note_88_here} three_or_four_good_handfuls_of_the_Berries_either_green and_fresh,_or_dried_and_having_bruised_them,_put_them_into so_many_Gallons_of_Beer_or_Ale_when_it_is_new_tunned_up: This_Drink_taken_daily_hath_been_found_to_do_much_good_to many,_both_to_eas_the_pains_and_expel_Urin,_and_the_Stone; and_to_caus_the_Stone_not_to_ingender._The_Decoction_of the_Berries_in_Wine_or_Water_is_the_most_usual_way;_but the_Pouder_of_them_taken_in_drink_is_more_effectual. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 61 CHERVIL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Garden_Chervil_doth_at_first_somwhat_resemble Parsly,_but_after_it_is_better_grown_the_Leavs_are_much cut_in_and_jagged_resembling_Hemlocks,_being_a_little hairy_and_of_a_whitish_green_colour,_somtimes_turning reddish_in_the_Summer_with_the_Stalks_also;_It_riseth little_above_half_a_Foot_high,_bearing_white_Flowers_in spoked_tufts,_which_turn_into_long_and_round_Seed_pointed at_the_ends,_and_blackish_when_they_are_ripe;_of_a_sweet tast,_but_no_smel,_though_the_Herb_it_self_smelleth reasonable_wel:_The_Root_is_smal_and_long_and_perisheth every_yeer,_and_must_be_sowen_anew_in_the_Spring_for_Seed, and_after_July_for_Autumn_Sallet. = The_wild_Chervil_growth_two_or_three_foot_high,_with yellow_Stalks_and_Joynts,_set_with_broader_and_more_hairy Leavs,_divided_into_sundry_parts_nicked_about_the_edges, and_of_a_darker_green_colour,_which_likewise_grow_reddish with_the_Stalks;_at_the_tops_wherof_stand_smal_white_tufts of_Flowers_&_afterwards_smaller_and_longer_seed:_The_Root is_white,_hard,_and_enduring_long._This_hath_little_or_no scent. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_is_sown_in_Gardens,_for_a_Sallet-Herb._The second_groweth_wild_in_many_of_the_Meadows_of_this_Land, and_by_the_Hedg-sides,_and_on_Heaths. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_and_seed_early,_and_thereupon_are_sown again_in_the_end_of_Summer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Garden_Chervil_being_eaten,_doth_moderately_warm the_Stomach,_and_is_a_certain_remedy_(Saith_Tragus)_to dissolve_congealed_or_clotted_Bloud_in_the_Body,_or_that which_is_clotted_by_bruises,_fals,_&c._The_Juyce_or distilled_Water_therof_being_drunk,_and_the_bruised_Leavs {Note_89_here} laid_to_the_place,_being_taken_either_in_meat_or_drink,_it is_held_good_to_provoke_Urin,_to_expel_the_Stone_in_the Kidnies,_to_send_down_Womens_Courses,_and_to_help_the Plurisie_and_prickings_of_the_Sides. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_wild_Chervil_bruised_and_applied,_dissolveth Swellings_in_any_part_of_the_Body,_and_taketh_away_the Spots_and_Marks_of_congealed_Blood_by_Bruises_or_Blows,_in a_little_space. = # ## # chapter 62 SWEET_CHERVIL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_very_like_the_greater_Hemlock_having_large spread_Leavs,_cut_into_diverse_parts,_but_of_a_fresher green_colour_than_the_Hemlock,_tasting_as_sweet_as_the Anniseed._The_Stalk_riseth_up_a_yard_high_or_better_being crested_or_hollow,_having_the_like_Leavs_at_the_Joynts, but_lesser;_and_at_the_tops_of_the_branched_Stalks,_Umbels or_Tufts_of_white_Flowers;_after_which_com_large_and_long crested,_black_shining_Seed,_pointed_at_both_ends,_tasting quick,_yet_sweet_and_pleasant._The_Root_is_great_and white,_growing_deep_in_the_ground,_and_spreading_sundry long_Branches_therin,_in_tast_and_smel_stronger_than_the Leavs_or_Seed,_and_continuing_many_years. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_whol_Plant_besides_its_pleasantness_in_Sallets, hath_also_his_Physical_Vertues._The_Root_boyled_and_eaten {Note_90_here} with_Oyl_and_Vinegar,_(or_without_Oyl)_doth_much_pleas_and warm_an_old_and_cold_Stomach,_oppressed_with_wind_or flegm,_or_those_that_have_the_Phtisick_or_Consumption_of the_Lungs._The_same_drunk_with_Wine,_is_a_peservative from_the_Plague;_it_provoketh_Womens_Courses,_and expelleth_the_After-birth,_procureth_an_appetit_to_meat, and_expelleth_Wind._The_Juyce_is_good_to_heal_the_Ulcers of_the_Head_and_Face._The_candied_Roots_hereof_are_held as_effectual_as_Angelica_to_preserv_from_Infection_in_the time_of_a_Plague,_and_to_warm_and_comfort_a_cold_weak Stomach. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_so_harmless_you_cannot_use_it_amiss. = # ## # chapter 63 CHICKWEED # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_generally_known_to_most_People,_I_shal_therfore not_trouble_you_with_the_Description_therof;_nor_my_self with_setting_fourth_the_several_kinds;_sith_but_only_two or_three_are_considerable_for_their_usefulness. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text These_are_usually_found_in_moist_and_watry_places,_by Wood_sides,_and_els-where. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flower_about_June,_and_their_Seed_is_ripe_in_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_found_to_be_as_effectual_as_Purslane_to_al_the purposes_whereunto_it_serveth,_except_for_meat_only._The Herb_bruised_or_the_Juyce_applied_(with_cloaths_or_spunges dipped_therein)_to_the_Region_of_the_Liver,_and_as_they dry_to_have_fresh_applied,_doth_wonderfully_temper_the heat_of_the_Liver;_and_is_effectual_for_all_Imposthums_and Swellings_wheresoever;_for_Scabs,_the_Juyce_either_simply {Note_91_here} used,_or_boyled_with_Hogs-Greas_and_applied;_the_same helpeth_Cramps,_Convulsions_and_Palsies;_The_Juyce_or distilled_Water_is_of_much_good_use_for_al_heat_and redness_in_the_Eyes_to_drop_som_therof_into_them;_as_also into_the_Ears_to_ease_pains_in_them,_and_is_of_good_effect to_ease_the_pains,_the_heat,_and_sharpness_of_Blood_in the_Piles_and_generally_al_pains_in_the_Body_that_arise_of heat;_it_is_used_also_in_hot_and_virulent_Ulcers_and_sores in_the_privy_parts_of_Man_or_Woman,_or_on_the_Legs_or els-where._The_Leavs_boyled_with_Marsh_Mallows_and_made into_a_Pultis_with_Fenugreek,_and_Linseed,_applied_to Swellings_or_Imposthumes_ripeneth_and_breaketh_them,_or swageth_the_swellings_and_easeth_the_pains:_It_helpeth_the Sinews_when_they_are_shrunk_by_Cramps_or_otherwise,_and_to extend_and_make_them_pliable_again,_by_this_Medicine. Boyl_an_handful_of_Chickweed_and_a_handful_of_Red-Rose Leavs_dryed,_but_not_distilled_in_a_Quart_of_Muscadine until_a_fourth_part_be_consumed;_then_put_to_them_a_pint of_the_Oyl_of_Trotters,_or_Sheeps-feet;_let_them_boyl_a good_while_still_stirring_them_wel;_which_being_strained, anoint_the_grieved_place_herewith,_warm_against_a_fire, rubbing_it_wel_in_with_ones_hand,_and_bind_also_some_of the_Herb_(if_you_wil)_to_the_place,_and_with_Gods_blessing it_will_help_in_three_times_dressing. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 64 CICH-PEAS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Garden_sorts,_whether_Red,_Black,_or_White,_brings forth_Stalks_a_yard_long,_wheron_do_grow_many_smal_and almost_round_Leavs,_dented_about_the_edges,_set_on_both sides_of_a_middle_Rib:_at_the_Joynts_come_forth_one_or_two Flowers_upon_short_Footstalks,_Peas_fashion,_either_white or_whitish,_or_purplish_red,_lighter_or_deeper_according_as the_Peas_that_follow_will_be,_that_are_contained_in_smal, thick,_and_short_Pods,_wherin_lie_one_or_two_Peas_more usually,_a_little_pointed_at_the_lower_end,_and_almost round_at_the_Head,_yet_a_little_corner'd_or_sharp._The Root_is_smal,_and_perisheth_yeerly. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_sown_in_Gardens,_or_the_Fields,_as_Peas,_being sown_later_than_Peas,_and_gathered_at_the_same_time_with them,_or_presently_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_no_less_windy_than_Beans,_but_nourish_more, they_provoke_Urine,_and_are_thought_to_encreas_Sperm,_they have_a_clensing_faculty,_wherby_they_break_the_Stones_in the_Kidneys._To_drink_the_cream_of_them_being_boyled_in Water_is_the_best_way;_it_moveth_the_Belly_downwards, {Note_92_here} provoketh_Womens_Courses,_and_Urin,_and_encreaseth_both Milk_and_Seed._One_ounce_of_Cicers,_two_ounces_of_French Barley,_and_a_smal_handful_of_Marsh-Mallow_Roots,_clean washed_and_cut,_being_boyled_in_the_broth_of_a_Chicken, and_four_ounces_taken_in_the_morning_and_fasting_two_hours after_is_a_good_Medicine_for_a_pain_in_the_Side._The white_Cicers_are_used_more_for_Meat_than_Medicine,_yet have_they_the_same_effect,_and_are_thought_more_powerful to_encrease_Milk_and_Seed. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_wild_Cicers_are_so_much_more_powerful_than_the Garden_kinds,_by_how_much_they_exceed_them_in_heat_and driness;_whereby_they_do_more_open_Obstructions,_break_the Stone,_and_have_al_the_properties_of_cutting,_opening, digesting,_and_dissolving,_and_this_more_speedily,_and certainly_than_the_former. = # ## # chapter 65 CINKFOYL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_spreadeth_and_creepeth_far_upon_the_ground,_with long_slender_strings_like_Strawberries,_which_take_Root again_and_shooteth_forth_many_Leavs_made_of_five_parts, and_somtimes_of_seven,_dented_about_the_edges_and_somwhat hard;_The_Stalks_are_slender_leaning_downwards,_and_bear many_smal_yellow_Flowers_theron,_with_some_yellow_threds in_the_middle,_standing_about_a_smooth_green_head;_which when_it_is_ripe_is_a_little_rough,_and_containeth_smal brownish_Seeds._The_Root_is_of_a_blackish_brown_colour, seldom_so_big,_as_ones_little_finger_but_growing_long_with some_threds_therat;_and_by_the_smal_strings_it_quickly spreadeth_over_the_ground. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_by_Wood_sides,_Hedg_sides,_the_Pathwaies_in Fields,_and_in_the_Borders_and_Corners_of_them_almost through_all_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_Summer,_some_sooner,_some_later. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_an_especial_Herb_used_in_all_Inflamations_and Feavers_whether_Infectious_or_Pestilential;_or_among_other Herbs_to_cool,_and_temper_the_Blood_and_humors_in_the Body;_As_also_for_all_Lotions,_Gargles,_Injections,_and {Note_93_here} the_like_for_sore_Mouths,_Ulcers,_Cankers,_Fistulaes,_and other_corrupt_Foul,_or_running_sores._The_Juyce_herof drunk_about_four_ounces_at_a_time_for_certain_daies together,_cureth_the_Quinsie,_and_the_yellow_Jaundice,_and taken_for_thirty_daies_together_cureth_the Falling-sickness._The_Roots_boyled_in_Milk_and_drunk_is_a most_effectual_remedy,_for_all_Fluxes_in_Man_or_Woman, whether_the_Whites,_or_Reds,_as_also_the_Bloody_Flux._The {Note_94_here} Roots_boyled_in_Vinegar,_and_the_Decoction_therof_held_in the_Mouth_easeth_the_pains_of_the_Toothach._The_Juyce_or Decoction_taken_with_a_little_Honey,_helpeth_the_hoarsness of_the_Throat,_and_is_good_for_the_Cough_of_the_Lungs. The_distilled_Water_of_both_Roots_and_Leavs_is_also effectual_to_all_the_purposes_aforesaid:_and_if_the_Hands be_often_washed_therin_and_suffered_at_every_time_to_dry in_of_it_self_without_wiping,_it_wil_in_short_time_help the_Palsy_or_shaking_in_them._The_Roots_boyled_in Vinegar,_helpeth_all_Knots,_Kernels,_hard_swellings,_and lumps_growing_in_any_part_of_the_Flesh,_being_therto applied;_as_also_al_Inflamations,_and_St._Anthonies_Fire, all_Imposthumes,_and_painful_Sores,_with_heat_and putrefaction;_the_shingles_also,_and_all_other_sorts_of running,_and_foul_Scabs,_Sores,_and_Itch._The_same_also boyled_in_Wine,_and_applied_to_any_Joynts_full_of_pain_and ach,_or_the_Gout_in_the_Hands_or_Feet,_or_the_Hip-gout called_the_Sciatica,_and_the_Decoction_therof_drunk_the while,_doth_cure_them;_and_easeth_much_pains_in_the Bowels._The_Roots_are_likewise_effectual_to_help_Ruptures or_Burstings,_being_used_with_other_things_available_to that_purpose,_taken_either_inwardly_or_outwardly,_or_both; as_also_for_Bruises,_or_Hurts_by_Blows,_Falls,_or_the like,_and_to_stay_the_bleeding_of_Wounds_in_any_part inward_or_outward. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text This_is_an_Herb_of_Jupiter,_and_therfore_strengthens the_parts_of_the_Body_that_he_rules,_let_Jupiter_be angular_and_strong_when_it_is_gathered,_and_if_you_give but_a_scruple_(which_is_but_twenty_grains_of_it)_at_a time,_either_in_white_Wine,_or_white_Wine_Vinegar,_you shal_very_seldom_miss_the_cure_of_an_Ague_be_it_what_Ague soever_in_three_Fits,_as_I_have_often_proved_to_the admiration_both_of_my_self_and_others,_let_no_Man_despise it_becaus_it_is_plain_and_easie,_the_waies_of_God_are_all such,_'tis_the_ungodliness_and_impudencey_of_Man_that_made things_hard,_and_hath_(by_so_doing)_made_sport_for_al_the Devils_in_Hell,_and_grieved_the_good_Angels,_and_when_you reade_this_your_own_Genius_if_you_be_any_thing_at_al acquainted_with_it,_may_dictate_to_you_many_as_good Conclusions_both_of_this_and_other_Herbs. = Some_hold_that_one_Leaf_cures_a_Quotidian,_three_a Tertian,_and_four_a_Quartan_Ague,_and_a_hundred_to_one_if it_be_not_Dioscorides,_for_he_is_ful_of_such_Whimseys. The_truth_is_I_never_stood_so_much_upon_the_number_of_the Leavs,_nor_whether_I_gave_it_in_Pouder_or_Decoction:_If Jupiter_were_strong_and_the_Moon_applying_to_him_or_his good_aspect_at_the_gathering_of_it,_I_never_knew_it_miss the_desired_effects. = # ## # chapter 66 CLARY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_ordinary_Garden_Clary_hath_four_square_Stalks,_with broad,_rough,_wrinkled,_whitish,_or_hairy_green_Leavs, somwhat_evenly_cut_in_on_the_edges,_and_of_a_strong,_sweet sent,_growing_some_neer_the_ground,_and_some_by_couples upon_the_Stalks:_The_Flowers_grow_at_certain_distances with_two_smal_Leavs_at_the_Joynts_under_them,_somwhat_like unto_the_Flowers_of_Sage,_but_smaller,_and_of_a_whitish blue_colour:_The_Seed_is_brownish,_and_somwhat_Flat,_or not_so_round_as_the_wild,_the_Roots_are_blackish_and spread_not_far,_and_perish_after_the_Seed_time:_It_is usually_sown,_for_it_seldom_riseth_of_its_own_sowing. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowereth_in_June_and_July,_some_a_little_later_than others,_and_their_Seed_is_ripe_in_August,_or_therabouts. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Seed_is_used_to_be_put_into_the_Eyes_to_cleer_them from_Moats,_or_other_such_like_things_gotten_within_the Lids_to_offend_them,_as_also_to_clear_them_from_white_or red_spots_in_them._The_Muccilage_of_the_Seed_made_with Water,_and_applied_to_Tumors_and_swellings,_disperseth_and taketh_them_away,_as_also_draweth_forth_Splinters,_Thorns, or_other_things_gotten_into_the_Flesh._The_Leavs_used with_Vinegar_either_by_it_self_or_with_a_little_Honey, {Note_95_here} doth_help_hot_Inflamations,_as_also_Boyls,_Felons,_and_the hot_Inflamations_that_are_gathered_by_their_pains,_if_it be_applied_before_they_be_grown_too_great._The_Pouder_of the_dried_Leavs_put_into_the_Nose_provoketh_neesing,_and therby_purgeth_the_Head_and_Brain_of_much_Rhewm_and Corruption._The_Seed_or_Leavs_taken_in_Wine_provoketh_to Venery._It_is_of_much_use_both_for_Men_and_Women_that have_weak_Backs,_to_help_to_strengthen_the_Reins,_used either_by_it_self_or_with_other_Herbs_conducing_to_the same_effect,_and_in_Tansies_often:_The_fresh_Leavs_dipped in_a_Batter_of_Flower,_Egs,_and_a_little_Milk,_and_fried in_Butter,_and_served_to_the_Table,_is_not_unpleasant_to any,_but_exceeding_profitable_for_those_that_are_troubled with_weak_Backs,_and_the_effects_therof._The_Juyce_of_the Herb_put_into_Ale_or_Beer,_and_drunk,_bringeth_down_Womens Courses,_and_expelleth_the_After-birth. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_usual_cours_with_Men_when_they_have_gotten_the running_of_the_Reins,_or_Women_the_Whites,_then_run_to_the bush_of_Clary;_Maid_bring_hither_the_Frying_Pan,_fetch_me some_Butter_quickly,_then_to_eating_fryed_Clary,_just_as Hogs_eat_Acorns,_and_thus_they_think_wil_cure_their Disease_(forsooth)_wheras_when_they_have_devoured_as_much Clary_as_wil_grow_upon_an_Acre_of_ground,_their_Backs_are as_much_the_better_as_though_they_had_pissed_in_their shoos,_nay_perhaps_much_wors. = As_for_the_trick_of_curing_the_Eyes_by_it_I_can_as_yet say_nothing_to_it,_for_the_rest_it_may_be_effectual. = We_will_grant_that_Clary_strengthens_the_Back,_but_this we_deny,_That_the_caus_of_the_running_of_the_Reins_in_Men, or_the_Whites_in_Women_lies_in_the_Back_(though_the_Back may_somtimes_be_weakned_by_them)_and_therfore_the_Medicine is_as_proper,_as_for_me_when_my_Toe_is_sore,_to_lay_a Plaister_to_my_Nose. = # ## # chapter 67 CLEAVERS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Cleavers_hath_divers_very_rough_square Stalks,_not_so_big_as_the_Tag_of_a_Point,_but_rising_up_to be_two_or_three_yards_high_somtimes,_if_it_meet_with_any tall_Bushes_or_Trees_wheron_it_may_climb_(yet_without_any Claspers)_or_els_much_lower_and_lying_upon_the_Ground_full of_Joynts,_and_at_every_of_them_shooteth_forth_a_Branch, besides_the_Leavs_therat,_which_are_usually_six,_set_in_a round_compass_like_a_Star,_or_the_Rowel_of_a_Spur:_from between_the_Leavs_at_the_Joynts_towards_the_tops_of_the Branches,_come_forth_very_smal_white_Flowers,_every_one upon_a_smal_threddy_Footstalk,_which_after_they_are fallen,_there_do_shew_two_smal,_round,_rough_Seeds,_joyned together_like_two_Testicles,_which_when_they_are_ripe_grow hard_and_whitish,_having_a_little_hole_on_the_side, somewhat_like_unto_a_Navil._Both_Stalks,_Leavs,_and_Seeds are_so_rough_that_they_wil,_cleave_to_any_thing_shal_touch them._The_Root_is_small_and_very_threddy,_spreading_much in_the_Ground,_but_dieth_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_by_the_Hedg,_and_Ditch_Sides_in_many_places of_this_Land,_and_is_so_troublesom_an_Inhabitant_in Gardens,_that_it_rampeth_upon_and_is_ready_to_choak_what ever_grows_next_it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June_and_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_and falleth_again_in_the_end_of_July_or_August,_from_whence_it springeth_up_again_and_not_from_the_old_Roots. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce_of_the_Herb,_and_Seed_together_taken_in_Wine, helpeth_those_that_are_bitten_with_an_Adder,_by_preserving the_Heart_from_the_Venom;_It_is_familiarly_taken_in_Broth to_keep_them_lean_and_lank_that_are_apt_to_grow_fat._The distilled_Water_drunk_twice_a_day_helpeth_the_yellow Jaundice,_and_the_Decoction_of_the_Herb_in_experience found_to_do_the_same,_and_stayeth_Lasks_and_Bloody_Fluxes. {Note_96_here} The_Juyce_of_the_Leavs,_or_they_a_little_bruisep_and applied_to_any_bleeding_wound,_stayeth_the_Bleeding._The Juyce_is_also_very_good_to_close_up_the_Lips_of_green Wounds;_and_the_Pouder_of_the_dried_Herb_strewed_therupon doth_the_same,_and_likewise_helpeth_old_Ulcers:_Being boyled_with_Hogs_Greas,_it_healeth_al_sorts_of_hard Swellings_or_Kernels_in_the_Throat,_being_anointed therwith._The_Juyce_dropped_into_the_Ears_taketh_away_the pains_of_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_a_good_remedy_in_the_Spring_eaten_(being_first chopped_smal_and_boyled_well)_in_Water-gruel,_to_clens_the Blood,_and_strengthen_the_Liver,_thereby_keeping_the_Body in_health,_and_fitting_it_for_that_change_of_Season_that is_coming. = # ## # chapter 68 CLOWNS_WOUNDWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_up_somtimes_to_three_or_four_Foot_high,_but usually_about_two_Foot,_with_square,_green,_rough_Stalks, but_slender_joynted_somwhat_far_asunder,_and_two_very_long and_somwhat_narrow,_dark_green_Leavs,_bluntly_dented_about the_edges_thereat_ending_in_a_long_point,_the_Flowers stand_toward_the_tops_compassing_the_Stalks_at_the_Joynts with_the_Leavs_and_end_likewise_in_a_spiked_top,_having long_and_much_open_gaping_hoods_of_a_Purplish_red_colour, with_whitish_spots_in_them,_standing_in_somwhat_rough Husks,_wherein_afterwards_stand_blackish_round_Seeds._The Root_is_composed_of_many_long_strings,_with_some_tuberous long_Knobs_growing_among_them,_of_a_pale_yellowish_or whitish_colour,_yet_at_some_times_of_the_year_these_knobby Roots_in_many_places_are_not_seen_in_the_Plant:_The_whol Plant_smelleth_somwhat_strongly. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_sundry_Counties_of_this_Land_both_North and_West,_and_frequently_by_Path_sides_in_the_Fields_neer about_London,_and_within_three_or_four_miles_distance about_it,_yet_it_usually_grows_in_or_neer_Ditches. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June_and_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_soon after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text I_is_singularly_effectual_in_all_fresh_and_green Wounds,_and_therfore_beareth_not_this_name_for_nought. And_is_very_available_in_stanching_of_Blood,_and_to_dry_up the_Fluxes_of_Humors_in_old_fretting_Ulcers,_Cancers,_&c. that_hinder_the_healing_of_them. {Note_97_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text A_Syrup_made_of_the_Juyce_of_it_is_inferior_to_none_for inward_Wounds,_Ruptures_of_Veins,_Bloody_Flux,_Vessels broken,_spitting,_pissing_or_vomiting_Blood,_Ruptures_are excellently_and_speedily,_even_to_admiration_cured_by taking_now_and_then_a_little_of_the_Syrup,_and_applying_an Oyntment_or_Plaister_of_the_Herb_to_the_place._Also_if any_Vein_be_swelled_or_Muscle_cut_apply_a_Plaister_of_this Herb_to_it,_and_if_you_ad_a_little_Comfry_to_it_'twil_not do_amiss,_I_assure_the_Herb_deservs_Commendations_though it_have_gotten_but_a_Clownish_name,_and_whoever_reades this_(if_he_try_it_as_I_have_done)_will_commend_it_as_well as_I. = I_have_done,_only_take_notice,_that_it_is_of_a_dry Earthy_quality,_and_under_the_Dominion_of_the_Planet Saturn. = # ## # chapter 69 COCKS-HEAD # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_divers_weak,_but_rough_Stalks,_half_a_yard long,_leaning_downwards,_beset_with_winged_Leavs,_longer and_more_pointed_than_those_of_Lentils,_and_whitish underneath;_from_the_tops_of_these_Stalks_arise_up_other slender_Stalks,_naked_without_Leavs_unto_the_tops,_where there_grow_many_smal_Flowers_in_manner_of_a_Spike,_of_a pale_reddish_colour,_with_some_blueness_among_them:_after which_rise_up_in_their_places,_round,_rough,_and_somwhat flat_Heads._The_Root_is_tough_and_somwhat_woody,_yet liveth_and_shootheth_anew_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_under_Hedges,_and_somtimes_in_the_open Fields,_in_divers_places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_all_the_Months_of_July_and_August,_and_the Seed_ripeneth_in_the_mean_while. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_hath_a_power_to_rarifie_and_digest,_and_therfore_the green_Leavs_bruised_and_laid_as_a_Plaister_disperseth Knots,_Nodes,_or_Kernels_in_the_Flesh,_and_if_when_it_is {Note_98_here} dry_it_be_taken_in_Wine,_it_helpeth_the_Strangury:_and being_anointed_with_Oyl,_it_provoketh_Sweat._It_is_a singular_Food_for_Cattel_to_cause_them_to_give_store_of Milk,_and_why_then_may_it_not_do_the_like_being_boyled_in the_ordinary_drink_of_Nurses. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 70 COLUMBINES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_wel_known,_growing_in_almost_every_Garden, that_I_think_I_may_save_the_expence_of_time_in_writing_a Description_of_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_May,_and_abide_not_for_the_most_part when_June_is_past,_perfecting_their_Seed_in_the_mean_time. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leavs_of_Columbines_are_commonly_used_in_Lotions with_good_success_for_sore_Mouths_and_Throats:_Tragus saith,_That_a_dram_of_the_Seed_taken_in_Wine_with_a_little {Note_99_here} Saffron,_openeth_Obstructions_of_the_Liver,_and_is_good for_the_yellow_Jaundice,_if_the_party_after_the_taking therof_be_laid_to_sweat_wel_in_his_Bed:_The_seed_also taken_in_Wine_causeth_a_speedy_Delivery_of_Women_in Childbirth;_if_one_draught_suffice_not,_let_her_drink_a second,_and_it_is_effectual:_The_Spaniards_use_to_eat_a piece_of_the_Root_hereof_in_a_morning_fasting,_many_daies together_to_help_them_being_troubled_with_the_Stone_in_the Reins_or_Kidneys. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 71 COLTSFOOT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_shooteth_up_a_slender_Stalk_with_small_yellowish Flowers_somwhat_early,_which_fall_away_quickly,_and_after they_are_past,_come_up_somwhat_round_Leavs,_somtimes dented_a_little_about_the_edges,_much_lesser,_thicker_and greener_than_those_of_Butterbur,_with_a_little_down_or Freez_over_the_green_Leaf_on_the_upper_side,_which_may_be rubbed_away,_and_whitish_or_mealy_underneath._The_Root_is smal_and_white_spreading_much_underground,_so_that_where it_taketh,_it_windwardly_be_driven_away_again_if_any little_piece_be_abiding_therin;_and_from_thence_springeth fresh_Leavs. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_as_well_in_wet_grounds,_as_in_drier_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text And_Flowreth_in_the_end_of_February,_the_Leavs beginning_to_appear_in_March. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_fresh_Leavs,_or_Juyce,_or_a_Syrup_made_therof_is good_for_a_hot_dry_Cough,_for_wheesings_and_shortness_of breath._The_dry_Leavs_are_best_for_those_that_have_thin {Note_100_here} Rhewms,_and_Distillations_upon_the_Lungs,_causing_a_Cough,_for_which_also_the_dried_Leavs_taken_as_tobacco,_or_the Root,_is_very_good._The_distilled_water_herof_simply,_or with_Elder_Flowers_and_Nightshade,_is_a_singular_remedy against_al_hot_Agues,_to_drink_two_ounces_at_a_time,_and apply_Cloathes_wet_therein_to_the_Head_and_Stomach;_which also_doth_much_good_being_applied_to_any_hot_Swellings_or Inflamations,_it_helpeth_St._Anthonies_Fire,_and_Burnings, and_is_singular_good_to_take_away_Wheals,_and_smal_Pushes that_arise_through_heat;_As_also_the_burning_heat_of_the Piles,_or_privy_parts,_cloathes_wet_therin_being_therunto applied. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 72 COMFRY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_great_Comfry_hath_divers_very_large_and hairy_green_Leavs_lying_on_the_ground,_so_hairy_or_prickly that_if_they_touch_any_tender_part_of_the_Hands,_Face,_or Body,_it_will_caus_it_to_itch:_The_Stalk_that_riseth_up from_among_them_being_two_or_three_Foot_high,_hollow_and cornered,_is_very_hairy_also,_having_many_such_like_Leavs as_grow_below,_but_lesser_and_lesser_up_to_the_top._At the_Joynts_of_the_Stalks,_it_is_divided_into_many_branches with_some_Leavs_theron,_and_at_the_ends_stand_many_Flowers in_order_one_about_another,_which_are_somwhat_long_and hollow_like_the_finger_of_a_Glove,_of_a_pale_whitish colour,_after_which_come_smal_black_Seed._The_Roots_are great_and_long,_spreading_great_thick_Branches_under ground,_black_on_the_outside_and_whitish_within,_short_or easie_to_break,_and_ful_of_a_glutinous_or_clammy_Juyce_of little_or_no_tast_at_al. = There_is_another_sort_in_al_things_like_this,_save_only it_is_somwhat_less,_and_beareth_Flowers_of_a_pale_purple colour. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_by_Ditches_and_Water_Sides,_and_in_divers Fields_that_are_moist,_for_therin_they_chiefly_delight_to grow:_The_first_generally_through_al_the_Land,_and_the other_but_in_some_several_places. = By_the_leave_of_my_Author,_the_first_grow_often_in_dry places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_June_and_July,_and_give_their_Seed_in August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_great_Comfry_helpeth_those_that_spit_blood,_or_make a_Bloody_Urin;_The_Root_boyled_in_Water_or_Wine_and_the Decoction_drunk,_helpeth_al_inward_Hurts,_Bruises_and Wounds,_and_the_Ulcers_of_the_Lungs,_causing_the_Flegm that_oppresseth_them_to_be_easily_spit_forth;_It_staieth the_defluxions_of_Rhewm_from_the_Head_upon_the_Lungs,_the Fluxes_of_Blood_or_humors_by_the_Belly,_Womens_immoderate Courses,_as_well_the_Reds,_as_the_Whites;_and_the_running of_the_Reins_hapning_by_what_caus_soever._A_syrup_made therof_is_very_effectual_for_all_those_inward_Griefs_and Hurts;_and_the_distilled_Water_for_the_same_purpose_also, and_for_outward_Wounds_and_Sores_in_the_Fleshy,_or_Sinewy part_of_the_Body_whersoever;_as_also_to_take_away_the_fits of_Agues,_and_to_allay_the_sharpness_of_Humors._A Decoction_of_the_Leavs_herof_is_available_to_all_the purposes,_though_not_so_effectual_as_of_the_Roots._The Roots_being_outwardly_applied,_helpeth_fresh_Wounds_or Cuts_immediatly,_being_bruised_and_laid_therunto;_and_is especial_good_for_Ruptures_and_broken_Bones:_yea_it_is said_to_be_so_powerful_to_consolidate_and_Knit_together; {Note_101_here} that_if_they_be_boyled_with_dissevered_pieces_of_Flesh_in a_pot_it_will_joyn_them_together_again._It_is_good_to_be applied_to_Womens_Breasts_that_grow_sore_by_the_abundance of_Milk_coming_into_them:_as_also_to_repress_the_overmuch bleeding_of_the_Hemorrhoids_to_cool_the_Inflamation_of_the parts_therabouts,_and_to_give_eas_of_pains._The_Roots_of Comfry_taken_fresh,_beaten_smal,_and_spread_upon_Leather, and_laid_upon_any_place_troubled_with_the_Gout,_do presently_give_eas_of_the_pains;_and_applied_in_the_same manner_giveth_eas_to_pained_Joynts_and_profiteth_very_much from_running_and_moist_Ulcers;_Gangrenes,_Mortifications, and_the_like,_for_which_it_hath_by_often_experience_been found_helpful. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text This_is_also_an_Herb_of_Saturn,_and_I_suppose_under_the Sign_Capricorn,_cold_dry,_and_earthy_in_quality,_what_was spoken_of_Clowns_Woundwort_may_be_said_of_this. = # ## # chapter 73 COSTMARY # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_frequently_known_to_be_an_Inhabitant_in almost_every_garden,_that_I_suppose_it_needless_to_write_a Description_therof. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June_and_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_ordinary_Costmary_as_well_as_Maudlin,_provoketh Urin_abundantly,_and_moistneth_the_hardness_of_the_Mother; It_gently_purgeth_Choller_and_Flegm,_extenuating_that which_is_gross,_and_cutting_that_which_is_tough_and gluttenous_clenseth_that_which_is_foul,_and_hindreth putrefaction_and_corruption,_it_dissolveth_without Attraction,_openeth_Obstructions,_and_healeth_their_evil effect,_and_is_a_wonderful_help_to_al_sorts_of_day_Agues. It_is_astringent_to_the_Stomach,_and_strengtheneth_the_Liver_and_al_the_other_inward_parts_and_taken_in_Whey worketh_the_more_effectually._Taken_fasting_in_the morning,_it_is_very_profitable_for_the_pains_in_the_Head that_are_continual,_and_to_stay,_dry_up,_and_consume_all thin_Rhewms,_or_distillations_from_the_Head_into_the {Note_102_here} Stomach,_and_helpeth_much_to_digest_raw_humors_that_are gathered_therein._It_is_very_profitable_for_those_that are_fallen_into_a_continual_evil_disposition_of_the_whol Body_called_Cachexia,_being_taken_especially_in_the beginning_of_the_Diseas:_It_is_an_especial_friend_and_help to_evil,_weak,_and_cold_Livers._The_Seed_is_familiarly given_to_Children_for_the_Worms,_and_so_is_the_infusion_of the_Flowers_in_white_Wine,_given_them_to_the_Quantity_of two_ounces_at_a_time:_It_maketh_an_excellent_Salve_to clens_and_heal_old_Ulcers,_being_boyled_with_Oyl_Olive, and_Adders_Tongue_with_it:_and_after_it_is_strained,_to put_a_little_Wax,_Rozin,_and_Turpentine_to_bring_it_into_a convenient_Body. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 74 CUDWEED # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Cudweed_riseth_up_but_with_one_Stalk somtime,_and_somtimes_with_two_or_three,_thick_set_on_all sides_with_small_long,_and_narrow_whitish_or_wooly_Leavs from_the_middle_of_the_Stalk_almost_up_to_the_top;_with every_Leaf_standeth_a_smal_Flower,_of_a_dun_or_brownish yellow_colour,_or_not_so_yellow_as_others;_in_which_Heads after_the_Flowers_are_fallen_come_smal_Seed_wrapped_up with_the_down_therin_and_is_carried_away_with_the_Wind. The_Root_is_small_and_threddy. = There_are_other_sorts_hereof,_which_are_somwhat_lesser than_the_former,_not_much_different,_save_only_that_as_the Stalk_and_Leavs_are_shorter,_so_the_Flowers_are_paler,_and more_open. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_dry,_barren,_sandy,_and_gravelly_Grounds, in_most_places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_about_July,_some_earlier,_some_later,_and their_Seed_is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Plants_are_all_stringent,_or_binding_and_drying, and_therfore_profitable_for_Defluxions_of_Rhewm_from_the Head,_and_to_stay_Fluxes,_of_Blood_whersoever._The Decoction_being_made_into_red_Wine_and_drunk,_or_the Pouder_taken_therin;_it_also_helpeth_the_Bloody_Flux,_and easeth_the_torments_that_come_therby,_stayeth_the immoderate_Courses_of_Women,_and_is_also_good_for_inward {Note_103_here} or_outward_Wounds,_Hurts,_and_Bruises,_and_helpeth Children_both_of_Burstings_and_the_Worms;_and_the_Disease called_Tenasmus_which_is_an_often_provocation_to_the Stool,_and_doing_nothing,_being_either_drunk_or_injected: The_green_Leavs_bruised_and_laid_to_any_green_Wound staieth_the_bleeding,_and_healeth_it_up_quickly:_The Decoction_or_Juyce_therof_doth_the_same,_and_helpeth_all old_and_filthy_Ulcers_quickly:_The_juyce_of_the_Herb taken_in_Wine_and_Milk_is_(as_Pliny_saith)_a_Soverign remedy_against_the_Mumps_and_Quinsie;_and_further_saith, That_whosoever_shal_so_take_it,_shal_never_be_troubled with_that_Disease_again. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Venus_is_Lady_of_it. = # ## # chapter 75 COWSLIPS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Both_the_Wild_and_Garden_Cowslips_are_so_wel_know_that I_wil_neither_trouble_my_self_nor_the_Reader_with_any description_of_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_April_and_May. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Flowers_are_held_to_be_more_effectual_than_the Leavs_and_the_Roots_of_little_use. = An_Oyntment_being_made_with_them_taketh_away_Spots, and_Wrinkles_of_the_Skin,_Sunburning_and_Freckles,_and_ads Beauty_exceedingly:_They_remedy_all_infirmities_of_the {Note_104_here} Head_coming_of_Heat_and_Wind,_as_Vertigo,_Ephialtes,_Fals apparitions,_Phrensies,_Falling-sickness,_Palsies, Convulsions,_Cramps,_Pains_in_the_Nerves:_The_Roots_eas pains_in_the_Back_and_Bladder,_and_open_the_passages_of Urine:_The_Leavs_are_good_in_Wounds,_and_the_Flowers_take away_trembling:_If_the_Flowers_be_not_well_dried_and_kept in_a_warm_place,_they_wil_soon_putrifie_and_look_green, have_a_special_eye_over_them:_if_you_let_them_see_the_Sun once_a_Month,_it_wil_do_neither_the_Sun_nor_them_harm. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Because_they_strengthen_the_Brain_and_Nerves,_and remedy_Palsies_the_Greeks_gave_them_the_name_Prralisis; The_Flowers_preserved_or_conserved,_and_the_quantity_of_a Nutmeg_eaten_every_morning,_is_a_sufficient_Dose,_for inward_Diseases,_but_for_Wounds,_Spots,_Wrinkles,_and Sunburnings,_an_Oyntment_is_made_of_the_Leavs_and_Hogs greas. = Venus_laies_claim_to_the_Herb_as_her_own,_and_it_is under_the_Sign_Aries,_and_our_City_Dames_know_wel_enough the_Oyntment_or_Distilled_Water_of_it_ads_Beauty,_or_at least_restores_it_when_it_is_lost. = # ## # chapter 76 SCIATICA-CRESSES # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text These_are_of_two_kinds;_The_first_riseth_up_with_a round_Stalk_about_two_foot_high_spread_into_divers Branches,_whose_lower_Leavs_are_somwhat_larger_than_the upper,_yet_all_of_them_cut,_or_torn_on_the_edges,_somewhat like_unto_Garden_Cresses,_but_smaller:_The_Flowers_are smal_and_white,_growing_at_the_tops_of_the_Branches,_where afterwards_grow_Husks_with_smal_brownish_Seed_therin,_very strong_and_sharp_in_tast,_more_than_the_Cresses_of_the Garden:_The_Root_is_long,_white_and_woody. = The_other_hath_the_lower_leavs_whol,_somwhat_long_and broad_not_torn_at_al,_but_only_somwhat_deeply_dented_about the_edges_towards_the_ends,_but_those_that_grow_up_higher are_lesser._The_Flowers_and_Seed_are_like_the_former,_and so_is_the_Root_likewise:_and_both_Root_and_Seed_as_sharp as_it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text These_grow_by_the_waysides_in_untilled_places,_and_by the_sides_of_old_Walls. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Flower_in_the_end_of_June,_and_their_Seed_is_ripe in_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leavs,_but_especially_the_Roots_taken_fresh_in_the Sumer_time,_beaten_&_made_into_a_Pultis_or_Salve,_with_old Hogs_Greas,_and_applied_to_the_place_pained_with_the Sciatica,_to_continue_theron_four_hours_if_it_be_on_a_Man, and_two_hours_on_a_Woman;_the_place_afterwards_bathed with_Wine_and_Oyl_mixed_together,_and_then_wrapped_with Wool_or_Skins_after_they_have_set_a_little,_wil_assuredly {Note_105_here} cure_not_only_the_same_Diseas_in_the_Hips,_Hucklebone,_or other_of_the_Joynts,_as_the_Gout_in_the_Hands_or_Feet,_but all_other_old_Griefs_of_the_Head_(as_inveterate_Rhewms) and_other_part_of_the_Body_that_is_hard_to_be_cured:_And if_of_the_former_Griefs_any_part_remain;_the_same_Medicine after_twenty_daies_is_to_be_applied_again._The_same_is also_effectual_in_the_Diseases_of_the_spleen_and_applied to_the_Skin_it_taketh_away_the_blemishes_therof,_whether they_be_Scars,_Leprosie,_Scabs_or_Scurf:_which_although_it exulcerate_the_part,_yet_that_is_to_be_helped_afterwards with_a_Salve_made_of_Oyl_and_Wax. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Esteem_of_this_as_another_Secret. = # ## # chapter 77 WATER-CRESSES # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_ordinary_Water-Cresses_spreadeth_forth_with_many weak_hollow_sappy_Stalks,_shooting_out_fibres_at_the Joynts_and_upwards,_long_winged_Leavs,_made_of_sundry broad,_sappy_and_almost_round_Leavs_of_a_brownish_green colour._The_Flowers_are_many_and_white,_standing_on_long Footstalks,_after_which_come_small_yellow_Seed,_contained in_smal_long_pods_like_Horns:_The_whol_Plant_abideth green_in_the_Winter_and_tasteth_somwhat_hot_and_sharp. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_(for_the_most_part)_in_the_smal_standing Waters,_yet_somtimes_in_smal_Rivulets_of_running_Water. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_and_Seed_in_the_beginning_of_Summer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_more_powerful_against_the_Scurvy,_and_to_clens the_Blood_and_Humors_than_Brooklime_is,_and_serve_in_al the_other_uses_in_which_Brooklime_is_available,_as_to break_the_Stone,_and_provoke_Urin,_and_Womens_Courses. {Note_106_here} The_Decoction_therof_clenseth_Ulcers_by_washing_them therwith._The_Leavs_brused,_or_the_Juyce,_is_good_to_be applied_to_the_Face,_or_other_parts_troubled_with Freckles,_Pimples,_Spots,_or_the_like,_at_night,_and washed_away_in_the_morning,_The_Juyce_mixed_with_Vineger, and_the_forepart_of_the_Head_bathed_therwith_is_very_good for_those_that_are_dull_and_drowsie,_or_have_the_Lethargy. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Water-cress_Pottage_is_a_good_Remedy_to_clens_the_Blood in_the_Spring_and_help_Head-aches,_and_consume_the_gross Humors_Winter_hath_left_behind,_those_that_would_live_in health_may_use_it_if_they_pleas,_if_they_will_not_I_cannot help_it:_If_any_fancy_not_Pottage_they_may_eat_the_Herb as_a_Sallet. = # ## # chapter 78 CROSSWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Common_Crosswort_groweth_up_with_square_hairy_brown Stalks,_little_above_a_Foot_High,_having_four_smal_broad and_pointed_hairy,_yet_smooth_green_Leavs,_growing_at every_Joynt,_each_against_other_Cross_waies,_which_hath caused_the_name:_Toward_the_tops_of_the_Stalks_at_the Joynts_with_the_Leavs_in_three_or_four_rows_upwards,_stand smal_pale,_yellow_Flowers,_after_which_come_smal_blackish round_Seed,_four_for_the_most_part_set_in_every_Husk._The Root_is_very_smal_and_full_of_Fibres,_or_Threads,_taking good_hold_of_the_ground,_and_spreading_with_the_Branches_a great_deal_of_ground_which_perisheth_not_in_Winter, although_the_Leavs_die_every_year,_and_spring_again_anew. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_moist_grounds_as_well_Meadows,_as untilled_places_about_London._In_Hamsted_Church-yard,_at Wye_in_Kent,_and_sundry_other_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_from_May_al_the_Summer_long_in_one_place_or other,_as_they_are_more_open_to_the_Sun;_and_the_Seed ripeneth_soon_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_a_singular_good_Wound_Herb,_and_is_used inwardly,_not_only_to_stay_bleeding_of_Wounds,_but_to consolidate_them,_as_it_doth_outwardly_any_green_Wounds, which_it_quickly_sodereth_up_and_healeth._The_Decoction {Note_107_here} of_the_Herb_in_Wine,_helpeth_to_expectorate_Flegm_out_of the_Chest,_and_is_good_for_Obstructions_in_the_Breast, Stomach_or_Bowels,_and_helpeth_a_decayed_Appetite;_It_is also_good_to_wash_any_Wound_or_Sore_with,_to_clens_and heal_it:_The_Herb_bruised_and_then_boyled_and_applied outwardly_for_certain_daies_together,_renewing_it_often, and_in_the_mean_time,_the_Decoction_of_the_Herb_in_Wine taken_inwardly_every_day_doth_certainly_cure_the_Rupture in_any,_so_as_it_be_not_too_inveterate;_but_very_speedily if_it_be_fresh_and_lately_taken. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 79 CROWFOOT # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Abundance_are_the_sorts_of_this_Herb,_that_to_describe them_all_would_tire_the_Patience_even_of_Socrates_himself, but_because_I_have_not_yet_attained_to_the_Spirit_of Socrates,_I_shall_but_describe_the_most_usual. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_most_common_Crowfoot_hath_many_dark_green_Leavs_cut into_divers_parts,_in_tast_biting_&_sharp,_biting_& blistering_the_Tongue,_it_bears_many_Flowers_and_those_of_a bright_resplendent_yellow_colour,_I_do_not_remember_that ever_I_saw_any_thing_yellower,_Virgins_in_Ancient_time used_to_make_Pouder_of_them_to_strew_Bride_Beds,_after which_Flowers_come_smal_heads_of_Seeds,_round,_but_tugged like_a_Pine_Apple. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_very_common_every_where,_unless_you_run_your Head_into_a_Hedg_you_cannot_chuse_but_see_some_of_them wherever_you_walk. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_May_and_June,_even_till_September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Many_are_the_Names_this_furious_biting_Herb_hath obtained,_almost_enough_to_make_up_a_Welch-mans_Pedegree, if_he_fetch_it_no_further_than_John_of_Gaunt_of_William the_Conqueror,_for_it_is_called_Frogs-foot_from_the_Greek name_***{Greek_transliteration_for_"bad_potion"},_Crowfoot, Gold_Knobs,_Gold_Cups,_King_Kob,_Bassinets,_Troll_Flower, Polts,_Locker_Goulons,_and_Butter-Flowers. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_fiery_and_hot_spirited_Herb_of_Mars_is_no_way_fit to_be_given_inwardly,_but_an_Oyntment_of_the_Leavs_or Flowers_wil_draw_a_Blister_and_may_so_be_fitting_applied to_the_nape_of_the_Neck_to_draw_back_Rhewm_from_the_Eyes, the_Herb_being_bruised_and_mixed_with_a_little_Mustard, draws_a_Blister_as_well_and_as_perfectly_as_Cantharides, and_with_far_less_danger_to_the_Vessels_of_Urin_which Cantharides_Naturally_delight_to_wrong,_I_knew_the_Herb once_applied_to_a_Pestilential_rising_that_was_falling down,_and_it_saved_life_even_beyond_hope,_it_were_good keeping_an_Oyntment_and_Plaister_of_it_if_it_were_but_for that. = # ## # chapter 80 CUCKOWPINT # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_shooteth_forth_three,_four,_or_five_Leavs_at_the most_from_one_Root,_every_one_wherof_is_somwhat_large_and long,_broad_at_the_bottom_next_the_Stalk,_and_forked,_but ending_in_a_point_without_cut_on_the_edges,_of_a_ful_green colour_each_standing_upon_a_thick_round_Stalk,_of_a_hands breadth_long_or_more:_among_which_after_two_or_three Months_that_they_begin_to_wither,_riseth_up_a_bare_round whitish_green_Stalk,_spotted_and_straked_with_purple, somwhat_higher_than_the_Leavs:_at_the_top_wherof_standeth a_long_hollow_Hose_or_Husk_close_at_the_bottom,_but_open from_the_middle_upwards_ending_in_a_point;_in_the_middle whereof_standeth_a_smal_long_Pestle_or_Clapper,_smaller_at the_bottom_than_at_the_top,_of_a_dark_purple_colour_as_the Husk_is_on_the_inside,_though_green_without;_which_after it_hath_so_abidden_for_some_time,_the_Husk_with_the Clapper_decayeth,_and_the_foot_or_bottom_therof_groweth_to be_a_smal_long_Bunch_of_Berries,_green_at_the_first,_and of_a_yellowish_red_colour_when_they_are_ripe,_of_the bigness_of_an_Hazel_nut_Kernel;_which_abide_theron_almost until_Winter;_The_Root_is_round_and_somwhat_long,_for_the most_part_lying_along,_the_Leavs_shooting_forth_at_the bigger_end,_which_when_it_beareth_his_Berries,_is_somwhat wrinkled_and_loos,_another_being_growing_under_it,_which is_solid_and_firm_with_many_smal_threads_hanging_therat: The_whol_Plant_is_of_a_very_sharp_biting_tast,_pricking the_Tongue_as_Nettles_do_the_Hands,_and_so_abideth_for_a great_while_without_alteration:_The_Root_hereof_was anciently_used_instead_of_Starch_to_starch_Linnen_withal. = There_is_another_sort_of_Cockowpint_with_lesser_Leavs than_the_former,_and_somwhat;_harder,_having_blackish spots_upon_them_which_for_the_most_part_abide_longer_green in_Summer_than_the_former;_and_both_Leavs_and_Roots_are more_sharp_and_fierce_than_it:_In_al_things_els_it_is like_the_former. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text These_two_sorts_grow_frequently_almost_under_every_Hedg side_in_many_places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_shoot_forth_Leavs_in_the_Spring_and_continue_but until_the_middle_of_Summer,_or_somwhat_later,_their_Husks appearing_before_they_fall_away;_and_their_Fruit_shewing in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Tragus_reporteth_that_a_dram_weight,_or_more_if_need_be of_the_spotted_Wake-Robin,_either_fresh_and_green,_or dried,_being_beaten_and_taken_is_a_most_present_and_pure Remedy_for_Poyson_and_the_Plague._The_Juyce_of_the_Herb taken_to_the_quantity_of_a_spoonful_hath_the_same_effect. But_if_there_be_a_little_Vinegar_added_therunto_as_well_as unto_the_Root_aforesaid_it_somwhat_allayeth_the_sharp biting_tast_therof_upon_the_Tongue._The_green_Leavs bruised_and_laid_upon_any_Boyl_or_Plague_Sore,_doth wonderfully_help_to_draw_forth_the_Poyson;_a_dram_of_the Pouder_of_the_dried_Root_taken_with_twice_so_much_Sugar_in the_form_of_a_licking_Electuary,_or_the_green_Root_doth wonderfuly_help_those_that_are_pursie_and_short_winded,_as also_those_that_have_a_Cough;_it_breaketh,_digesteth,_and riddeth_away_Flegm_from_the_Stomach,_Chest,_and_Lungs. {Note_108_here} The_Milk_wherin_the_Root_hath_been_boyled_is_effectual_also for_the_same_purpose._The_said_Pouder_taken_in_Wine_or other_Drink;_or_the_Juyce_of_the_Berries,_or_the_Pouder_of them;_or_the_Wine_wherein_they_have_been_boyled,_provoketh Urine,_and_bringeth_down_Womens_Courses,_and_purgeth_them effectually_after_Child-bearing_to_bring_away_the After-birth._Taken_with_Sheeps_Milk_it_healeth_the_inward Ulcers_of_the_Bowels._The_distilled_Water_herof_is effectual_to_all_the_purposes_aforesaid;_A_spoonful_taken at_a_time_healeth_the_Itch;_And_an_ounce_or_more_taken_at a_time_for_some_daies_together_doth_help_the_Rupture;_The Leavs_either_green_or_dry,_or_the_Juyce_of_them,_doth clens_all_manner_of_rotten_and_filthy_Ulcers_in_what_part of_the_Body_soever,_and_healeth_the_stinking_Sores_in_the Nose_called_Polipus._The_Water_wherin_the_Root_hath_been boyled_dropped_into_the_Eyes,_clenseth_them_from_any_Film or_Skin,_Clouds_or_Mists_which_begin_to_hinder_the_Sight, and_helpeth_the_watering_or_redness_of_them;_or_when_by {Note_109_here} some_chance_they_become_black_and_blue._The_Root_mixed with_Bean_Flower_and_applied_to_the_Throat_or_Jaws_that are_inflamed_helpeth_them._The_Juyce_of_the_Berries boyled_in_Oyl_of_Roses,_or_beaten_into_Pouder_and_mixed with_the_Oyl,_and_dropped_into_the_Ears_and_easeth_pains in_them._The_Berries_or_the_Roots_beaten_with_hot_Ox Dung,_and_applied,_easeth_the_pains_of_the_Gout._The Leavs_and_Roots_boyled_in_Wine_with_a_little_Oyl,_and applied_to_the_Piles,_or_the_falling_down_of_the_Fundament easeth_them;_and_so_doth_sitting_over_the_hot_fumes therof._The_fresh_Roots_bruised,_and_distilled_with_a little_Milk,_yieldeth_a_most_Sovereign_Water_to_clens_the Skin_from_Scurff,_Freckles,_Spots,_or_Blemishes_whatsoever therin. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Authors_have_left_large_Commendation_of_this_Herb_you see,_but_for_my_part_I_have_neither_spoken_with_Dr. Reason,_nor_Dr._Experience_about_it. = # ## # chapter 81 DAISIES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_wel_known_to_almost_every_Child,_that_I suppose_it_altogether_needless_to_write_any_Description_of them._Take_therfore_the_Vertues_of_them_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_greater_wild_Daisie_is_a_Wound_Herb_of_good respect,_often_used_in_those_Drinks_or_Salvs_that_are_for Wounds,_either_inward_or_outwards._The_Juyce_or_distilled Water_of_these,_or_the_smal_Daisies,_doth_much_temper_the heat_of_Choller,_and_refresheth_the_Liver_and_other_inward parts._A_Decoction_made_of_them_and_drunk,_helpeth_to cure_the_Wounds_made_in_the_hollowness_of_the_Breast:_The same_also_cureth_al_Ulcers_and_Pustles_in_the_Mouth_or Tongue,_or_in_the_secret_parts._The_Leavs_bruised_and applied_to_the_Cods,_or_to_any_other_parts_that_are swollen_and_hot,_doth_resolve_it_and_temper_the_Head:_A Decoction_made_hereof_with_Walwort_and_Agrimony_and_the places_fomented_or_bathed_therwith_warm,_giveth_great_eas to_them_that_are_troubled_with_the_Palsy,_Sciatica,_or_the Gout._The_same_also_disperseth_and_dissolveth_the_Knots or_Kernels_that_grow_in_the_Flesh_of_any_part_of_the_Body and_the_Bruises_and_Hurts_that_come_of_Fals_and_Blows: {Note_110_here} They_are_also_used_for_Ruptures,_and_other_inward_Burnings with_very_good_success._An_Oyntment_made_hereof_doth wonderfully_help_al_Wounds_that_have_Inflamations_about them,_or_by_reason_of_moist_humors_having_access_unto them,_are_kept_long_from_healing_and_such_are_those_for the_most_part_that_happen_in_the_Joynts_of_the_Arms_or Legs._The_Juyce_of_them_dropped_into_the_running_Eyes_of any_doth_much_help_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Herb_is_under_the_Sign_Cancer,_and_under_the Dominion_of_Venus,_and_therfore_excellent_good_for_Wounds in_the_Breast,_and_very_fitting_to_be_kept_both_in_Oyls, Oyntments,_and_Plaisters,_as_also_in_Syrup. = # ## # chapter 82 DANDELYON # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_wel_known_to_have_many_long_and_deeply_gashed Leavs_lying_on_the_ground,_round_about_the_Head_of_the Root;_the_ends_of_each_Gash_or_Jag_on_both_sides_looking downwards_towards_the_Root,_the_middle_rib_being_white which_broken_yieldeth_abundance_of_bitter_Milk,_but_the Root_much_more:_from_among_the_Leavs_which_alwaies_abide green,_arise_many_slender,_weak,_naked_Footstalks,_every one_of_them_bearing_at_the_top_one_large_yellow_Flower, consisting_of_many_rows_of_yellow_Leavs,_broad_at_the points_and_nicked_in_with_a_deep_spot_of_yellow_in_the middle,_which_growing_ripe,_the_green_Husk_wherin_the Flower_stood_turneth_it_self_down_to_the_Stalk,_and_the Head_of_down_becometh_as_round_as_a_Ball,_with_long reddish_Seed_underneath,_bearing_a_part_of_the_Down_on_the Head_of_every_one,_which_together_is_blown_away_with_the Wind,_or_may_be_at_once_blown_away_with_ones_Mouth._The Root_growth_downwards_exceeding_deep,_which_being_broken off_within_the_ground,_wil_notwithstanding_shoot_forth again;_and_wil_hardly_be_destroyed_where_it_hath_once taken_deep_Root_in_the_ground. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_frequent_in_al_Meadows_and_Pasture_Grounds. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_one_place_or_other_almost_all_the_yeer long. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_of_an_opening_and_clensing_quality,_and_therfore very_effectual_for_the_Obstructions_of_the_Liver,_Gall, and_Spleen,_and_the_Diseases_that_arise_from_them,_as_the jaundice,_&_Hypocondriacal_Passion:_It_wonderfully_openeth the_Passages_of_the_Urin_both_in_yong_and_old._It powerfully_clenseth_Aposthumes,_and_inward_in_the_Uritory passages,_and_by_the_drying_and_temperate_quality_doth afterwards_heal_them;_for_which_purpose_the_Decoction_of the_Roots_or_Leavs_in_white_Wine,_or_the_Leavs_chopped_as Potherbs_with_a_few_Allisanders_and_boyled_in_their_Broth, {Note_111_here} is_very_effectual._And_whoso_is_drawing_towards_a Consumption,_or_an_il_Disposition_of_the_whol_Body_called Cachexia_by_the_use_herof_for_some_time_together_shal_find a_wonderful_help:_It_helpeth_also_to_procure_rest_and sleep_to_Bodies_distempered_by_the_Heat_of_Ague_Fits,_or otherwise._The_distilled_Water_is_effectual_to_drink_in Pestilential_Feavers,_and_to_wash_the_Sores. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text You_see_here_what_Vertues_this_common_Herb_hath,_and that's_the_reason_you_French_and_Dutch_so_often_eat_them in_the_Spring;_and_now_if_you_look_a_little_further_you may_see_plainly_wthout_a_pair_of_Spectakles,_that_Forraign Physitians_are_not_so_selfish_as_ours_are,_but_more communicative_of_the_Vertues_of_Plants_to_People. = # ## # chapter 83 DARNEL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_all_the_Winter_long,_sundry_long,_fat,_and rough_Leavs,_which_when_the_Stalk_riseth_which_is_slender and_joynted,_are_narrower,_but_rough_stil;_on_the_top groweth_a_long_spike_composed_of_many_Heads,_set_one_above another,_containing_two_or_three_Husks_with_sharp,_but short_Beards_or_awns_at_the_ends;_the_Seed_is_easily shaked_out_of_the_Ear,_the_Husk_it_self_being_somwhat tough. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Country_Husbandmen_do_know_this_too_well_to_grow among_their_Corn:_or_in_the_Borders_and_Pathwaies_of_other Fields_that_are_fallow. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text As_this_is_not_without_some_Vices,_so_hath_it_also_many Vertues._The_Meal_of_Darnel_is_very_good_to_stay Gangreans,_and_other_such_like_fretting_and_eating Cankers,_and_putrid_Sores:_It_also_clenseth_the_Skin_of_al {Note_112_here} Lepries,_Morphews,_Ringworms,_and_the_like,_if_it_be_used with_Salt_and_Rhadish_Roots._And_being_used_with_quick Brimstone_and_Vinegar_it_dissolveth_Knots_and_Kernels_and breaketh_those_that_are_hard_to_be_dissolved,_being_boyled in_Wine_with_Pidgeons_Dung_and_Linseed:_A_Decoction therof_made_with_Water_and_Honey_and_the_place_bathed therwith_is_profitable_for_the_Sciatica._Darnel_Meal applied_in_a_Poltis,_draweth_forth_Splinters_and_broken Bones_in_the_Flesh:_The_red_Darnel_boyled_in_red_Wine_and taken_stayeth_the_Lask_and_all_other_Fluxes,_and_Womens bloody_Issues;_and_restraineth_Urin_that_passeth_away_too suddenly. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 84 DILL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Dill_groweth_up_with_seldom_more_than_one Stalk,_neither_so_high_nor_so_great_usually_as_Fennel, being_round_and_with_fewer_Joynts_theron,_whose_Leavs_are sadder,_and_somwhat_long,_and_so_like_Fennel_that_it deceiveth_many;_but_harder_in_handling_and_somwhat thicker,_and_of_a_stronger_unpleasanter_set:_The_tops_of the_Stalks_have_four_Branches_and_smaller_Umbels_of_yellow Flowers,_which_turn_into_smal_Seed_somwhat_flatter_and thinner_than_Fennel_Seed._The_Root_is_small_and_woody, perishing_every_year_after_it_hath_born_Seed;_and_is_also unprofitable,_being_never_put_to_any_use. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_most_usually_sown_in_Gardens,_and_Grounds_for_the purpose,_&_is_also_found_wild_with_us_in_some_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Dill_being_boyled_and_drunk_is_good_to_eas Swellings_&_pains,_it_also_stayeth_the_Belly,_and_Stomach from_casting:_The_Decoction_thereof_helpeth_Women_that are_troubled_with_the_Pains_and_Windiness_of_the_Mother, if_they_fit_therin._It_stayeth_the_Hiccough,_being_boyled in_Wine_and_but_smelled_unto,_being_tied_in_a_Cloth._The Seed_is_of_more_use_than_the_Leavs_and_more_effectual_to {Note_113_here} digest_raw_and_viscuous_humors,_and_is_used_in_Medicines that_serve_to_expel_Wind_and_the_pains_proceeding therfrom._The_Seed_being_toasted_or_fried_and_used_in Oyls_or_Plaisters,_dissolveth_the_Imposthumes_in_the Fundament,_and_drieth_up_all_moist_Ulcers_(especially_in the_secret_parts.)_The_Oyl_made_of_Dill_is_effectual_to warm,_to_resolve_Humors_and_Imposthumes,_to_eas_pains_and to_procure_rest. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Decoction_of_Dill_be_it_Herb_or_Seed_(only_if_you boyl_the_Seed_you_must_bruis_it)_in_white_Wine,_being drunk_is_a_gallant_expeller_of_Wind_and_provoker_of_the Terms. = # ## # chapter 85 DEVILS-BIT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_with_a_round_green,_smooth_Stalk_about two_foot_high_set_with_divers_long_and_somwhat_narrow, smooth,_dark,_green_Leavs,_somwhat_snip'd_about_the_edges for_the_most_part,_being_els_al_whol_and_not_divided_at_al or_but_very_seldom,_even_to_the_tops_of_the_Branches_which yet_are_smaller_than_those_below,_with_one_Rib_only_in_the middle:_At_the_end_of_each_Branch_standeth_a_round_Head of_many_Flowers_set_together_in_the_same_manner_or_more neatly_than_the_Scabious,_and_of_a_more_blewish_purple colour;_which_being_past_there_followeth_Seed_that_falleth away._The_Root_is_somehat_thick,_but_short_and_blackish with_may_Strings,_abiding_after_Seed_time_many_yeers. This_Root_was_longer_untill_the_Devil_(as_the_Fryars_say) bit_away_the_rest_of_it_for_spight,_envying_its_usefulness unto_Man-kind._For_sure_he_was_not_troubled_with_any Disease_for_which_it_is_proper. {Note_114_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text There_are_two_other_sorts_hereof_in_nothing_unlike_the former,_save_that_the_one_beareth_White_and_the_other Blush_colour'd_Flowers. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_groweth_as_well_in_dry_Meadows_and_Fields,_as moist,_in_many_places_of_this_Land:_But_the_other_two_are more_rare,_and_hard_to_meet_with,_yet_they_are_both_found growing_wild_about_Appledore,_neer_Rye_in_Kent. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_not_usually_untill_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Herb_or_Root_(all_that_the_Devil_hath_left_of_it) being_boyled_in_Wine_and_drunk_is_very_powerful_against the_Plague,_and_all_Pestilential_Diseases_or_Feavers, Poysons_also,_and_the_bitings_of_Venemous_Beasts;_It_also helpeth_those_that_are_inwardly_bruised_by_any_casualty, {Note_115_here} ar_outwardly_by_Falls_or_Blows,_dissolving_the_clotted Blood:_and_the_Herb_or_Root_beaten_and_outwardly_applied, taketh_away_the_black_and_blue_Marks_that_remain_in_the Skin._The_Decoction_of_the_Herb,_with_Honey_of_Roses_put therin_is_very_effectual_to_help_the_inveterate_tumors_and Swellings_of_the_Almonds_and_Throat,_by_often_gargling_the Mouth_therwith._It_helpeth_also_to_procure_Womens Courses,_and_easeth_all_pains_of_the_Mother,_and_to_break and_discuss_Winds_therein_and_in_the_Bowels._The_Pouder of_the_Root_taken_in_Drink,_driveth_forth_the_Worms_in_the body:_The_Juyce,_or_distilled_Water_of_the_Herb_is effectual_for_green_Wounds,_or_old_Sores,_and_clenseth_the Body_inwardly,_and_the_Seed_outwardly_from_Sores,_Scurff, Itches,_Pimples,_Freekles,_Morphew,_or_other_deformities therof,_but_especially_if_a_little_Vitriol_be_dissolved therin. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 86 DOCK # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_wel_known_many_kinds_of_them,_that_I_shall not_trouble_you_with_a_Description_of_them;_my_Book_grows big_too_fast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text All_of_them_have_a_kind_of_cooling(but_not_all_alike) drying_quality_the_Sorrels_being_most_cold,_and_the Bloodworts_most_drying:_Of_the_Bur-dock_I_have_spoken already_by_himself._The_Seed_of_most_of_the_other_kinds whether_of_the_Garden_or_Field,_do_stay_Lasks_or_Fluxes_of all_sorts,_the_loathings_of_the_Stomach_through_Choller, and_is_helpful_to_those_that_spit_Blood._The_Roots_boyled in_Vinegar_helpeth_the_Itch,_Scabs,_and_breakings_out_of the_Skin_if_it_be_bathed_therwith._The_Distilled_Water_of the_Herb_and_Roots_hath_the_same_Vertue,_and_clensth_the Skin_of_Freckles,_Morphews,_and_all_other_Spots_and Discolourings_therin. {Note_116_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text All_Docks_being_boyled_with_Meat,_make_it_boyled_the sooner:_Besides_Bloodwort_is_exceeding_strengthning_to the_Liver,_and_procures_good_Blood,_being_as_wholsom_a_Pot Herb_as_any_grows_in_a_Garden,_yet_such_is_the_nicity_of our_times_forsooth,_that_Women_will_not_put_it_in_the_Pot becaus_it_makes_the_Pottage_black,_Pride_and_Ignorance_(a couple_of_Monsters_in_the_Creation)_preferring_Nicity before_Health. = # ## # chapter 87 DODDER_OF_TIME # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_first_from_seeds_giveth_Roots_in_the_ground,_which shooteth_forth_threads_or_Strings,_grosser_or_finer,_as the_property_of_the_Plant_wherein_it_groweth,_and_the climate_doth_suffer,_creeping_and_spreading_on_that_Plant wheron_it_fastneth,_be_it_high_or_low._These_Strings_have no_Leavs_at_all_upon_them_but_wind_and_interlace themselves_so_thick_upon_a_smal_Plant_that_it_taketh_away all_comfort_of_the_Sun_from_it,_and_is_ready_to_choke_or strangle_it:_After_these_Strings_are_risen_up_to_that Height_that_they_may_draw_Nourishment_from_the_Plant,_they seem_to_be_broken_off_from_the_ground,_either_by_the strength_of_ther_rising,_or_withered_by_the_heat_of_the Sun._Upon_these_Strings_are_found_clusters_of_small_Heads or_Husks,_out_of_which_start_forth_whitish_Flowers,_which afterwads_give_smal_pale_colour'd_Seed_somwhat_flat,_and twice_as_big_as_Poppy_Seed._It_generally_participates_of the_Nature_of_that_Plant_which_it_climbeth_upon,_but_the Dodder_of_Time_is_accounted_the_best,_and_is_the_only_true Epithimum. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_accounted_the_most_effectual_for_Melanchollick Diseases,_and_to_purge_black_or_burnt_Choller,_which_is the_caus_of_many_Diseases_of_the_Head_and_Brains,_as_also for_the_trembling_of_the_Heart,_faintings,_and_swounings. It_is_helpful_in_all_Diseases_and_Griefs_of_the_Spleen, and_of_that_Melancholly_that_ariseth_from_the_windiness_of the_Hypochondria._It_purgeth_also_the_Reins_or_Kidneys_by Urin._It_openeth_Obstructions_of_the_Gall,_wherby_it profiteth_them_that_have_the_Jaundice;_as_also_of_the Liver,_and_Spleen;_purging_the_Veins_of_Chollerick_and Flegmatick_Humors,_and_helpeth_Childrens_Agues,_a_little Wormfeed_being_put_therto. = The_other_Dodders_do_(as_I_said_before)_participate_of the_Nature_of_those_Plants_whereon_they_grow:_As_that which_hath_been_found_growing_upon_Nettles_in_the_West Country,_hath_by_experience_been_found_very_effectual_to procure_plenty_of_Urin_where_it_hath_been_stopped_or hindred._And_so_of_the_rest. {Note_117_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text All_Dodders_are_under_Saturn._Tell_not_me_of Physitians_crying_up_Epithimum,_or_that_Dodder_which_grows upon_Time_(most_of_which_comes_from_Hymettus_in_Greece,_or Hybla_in_Sicilia,_becaus_those_Mountains_abound_with_Time) he_is_a_Physitian_indeed_that_hath_wit_enough_to_chuse_his Dodder_according_to_Nature_of_the_Diseas_and_Humor peccant,_we_confess,_Time_is_the_hottest_Herb_it_usually grows_upon,_and_therfore_that_which_grows_upon_Time_is hotter_than_that_which_grows_upon_colder_Herbs,_for_it draws_Nourishment_from_what_it_grows_upon_as_well_as_from the_Earth_where_its_Root_is_and_thus_you_see_old_Saturn_is wise_enough_to_have_two_Strings_to_his_Bow. = Sympathy_and_Antipathy,_are_the_two_Hinges_upon_which the_whol_Moddel_of_Physick_turns,_and_that_Physitian_which minds_them_not_is_like_a_Door_off_from_the_Hooks,_more likely_to_do_a_man_a_mischief_than_to_secure_him:_then all_the_Diseases_Saturn_causeth,_this_helps_by_Sympathy,_& strengthens_al_the_parts_of_the_Body_he_rules,_such_as caused_by_Sol_it_helps_by_Antipathy,_what_those_Diseases are_see_my_Judgment_of_Diseases_by_Astrology,_and_you_be pleased_to_look_the_Herb_Wormwood,_you_shal_find_a Rational_way_for_it. = # ## # chapter 88 DOGS-GRASS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_well_known_that_this_Grass_creepeth_far_about under_ground_with_long_white_joynted_Roots,_and_smal fibres_almost_at_every_Joynt_very_sweet_in_tast,_as_the rest_of_the_Herb_is,_and_interlacing_one_another,_from whence_shoot_forth_many_fair_long_grassy_Leavs_small_at the_ends_and_cutting_or_sharp_on_the_edges._The_Stalks are_joynted_like_Corn_with_the_like_Leavs_on_them,_and_a long_spiked_Head_with_long_Husks_on_them_and_hard_rough Seed_in_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_commonly_through_this_Land_in_divers_plowed grounds,_to_the_no_smal_trouble_of_the_Husbandman,_as_also of_the_Gardiners_in_Gardens_to_weed_it_out_if_they_can, for_it_is_a_constant_Customer_to_the_place_it_gets_footing in. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_the_most_Medicinable_of_all_the_Quich-grasses: Being_boyled_and_drunk_it_openeth_Obstructions_of_the Liver_and_Gall,_and_the_stoppings_of_the_Urin,_and_easeth the_griping_pains_of_the_Belly,_and_Inflamations;_wasteth the_matter_of_the_Stone_in_the_Bladder,_and_the_Ulcers thereof_also:_The_Roots_brused_and_applied_doth consolidate_Wounds:_The_Seed_doth_more_powerfully_expel Urin,_and_stayeth_the_Lask,_and_Vomitings;_The_distilled Water_alone,_or_with_a_little_Wormfeed_killeth_the_Worms in_Children. {Note_118_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_way_of_use_is_to_bruis_the_Roots,_and_having_well boyled_them_in_white_Wine,_drink_the_Decoction;_'tis opening,_but_not_purging_very_safe;_'tis_a_Remedy_against all_Diseases_coming_of_Stopping_and_such_are_half_those which_are_incident_to_the_Body_of_man;_and_although_a Gardiner_be_of_another_opinion,_yet_a_physitian_holds_half an_Acre_of_them_to_be_worth_five_Acres_of_Carrots_twice told_over. = # ## # chapter 89 DOVESFOOT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_divers_small,_round,_pale,_green_Leavs,_cut in_about_the_edges,_much_like_Mallows,_standing_upon_long reddish_hairy_Stalks_lying_in_a_round_compass_upon_the ground;_among_which_rise_up_two_or_three,_or_more_reddish Joynted,_slender,_weak,_and_hairy_Stalks,_with_some_such like_Leavs_thereon,_but_smaller,_and_more_cut_in_up_to_the tops,_where_grow_many_very_smal,_bright,_red_Flowers_of five_Leavs_apiece_after_which_follow_smal_Heads,_with_smal short_beaks_pointing_forth,_as_all_other_sorts_of_these Herbs_do. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_Pasture_Grounds,_and_by_the_Path_sides_in many_places_and_wil_also_be_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June,_July,_and_August,_some_earlier, and_some_later_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_quickly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_found_by_experience_to_be_singular_good_for_the Wind_Chollick,_and_pains_thereof,_as_also_to_expel_the Stone_and_Gravel_in_the_Kidnies._The_Decoction_thereof_in Wine_is_an_exceeding_good_Wound_Drink_for_those_that_have inward_Wounds,_Hurts,_or_Bruises,_both_to_stay_the {Note_119_here} bleeding_to_dissolve_and_expel_the_congealed_Blood,_and_to heal_the_parts,_as_also_to_clens,_and_heal_outward_Sores, Ulcers,_and_Fistulaes;_and_for_green_Wounds_many_do_but bruise_the_Herb,_and_apply_it_to_the_place,_and_it_healeth them_quickly._The_same_Decoction_in_Wine_fomented_to_any place_pained_with_the_Gout,_or_to_Joynt-aches,_or_pain,_of the_Sinews_giveth_much_eas._The_Pouder,_or_Decoction_of the_Herb_taken_for_some_time_together_is_found_by experience_to_be_singular_good_for_Ruptures,_and_Burstings in_People,_either_yong_or_old. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 90 DUCKSMEAT # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_to_swim_on_the_top_of_standing Waters,_as_Ponds,_Pools,_and_Ditches,_that_it_is_needless further_to_describe_it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_effectual_to_help_Inflamations_and_St._Anthonies fire,_as_also_the_Gout,_either_applied_by_it_self,_or_in_a Pultis_with_Barley_Meal._The_distilled_Water_herof_is_by some_highly_esteemed,_against_all_inward_Inflamations,_and Pestilent_Feavers;_as_also_to_help_the_redness_of_the Eyes,_the_Swellings_of_the_Cods,_and_of_the_Breasts_before they_be_grown_too_much._The_fresh_Herb_applied_to_the Forehead,_easeth_the_Pains_of_the_Head-ach_coming_of_heat. {Note_120_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Cancer_claims_the_Herb,_and_the_Moon_wil_be_Lady_of_it, a_word_is_enough_to_a_Wise_man. = # ## # chapter 91 DOWN # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_many_large_Leavs_lying_on_the_ground,_somwhat cut_in,_and_as_it_were_crumpled_on_the_edges,_of_a_green colour_on_the_upper_side,_but_covered_over_with_a_long hairy_Wool,_or_Cottony_Down,_set_with_most_sharp,_and cruel_pricks;_from_the_middle_of_whose_Heads_of_Flowers, thrust_forth_many_Purplish,_Crimson_Treds,_and_somtimes (although_more_seldom)_white_ones._The_Seed_that followeth_in_these_Heads,_lying_in_a_great_deal_of_fine white_Down_is_somwhat_large,_long,_and_round,_like_the Seed_of_Ladies_Thistle,_but_somwhat_paler._The_Root_is great_and_thick_spreading_much,_yet_it_usually_dieth_after Seed_time. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_on_divers_Ditches_Banks,_and_in_the Corn-fields,_and_High-waies_generally_every_where throughout_the_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_and_beareth_Seed_about_the_end_of_Summer, when_other_Thistles_do_Flower_and_Seed. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Pliny_and_Dioscorides_write_That_the_Leavs_&_Roots hereof_taken_in_Drink,_helpeth_those_that_have_a_Crick_in their_Neck,_wherby_they_cannot_turn_their_Neck_but_their whol_Body_must_turn_also_(Sure_they_do_not_mean_those_that have_got_a_Crick_in_their_Neck_by_being_under_the_Hangmans Hands.)_Galen_saith_that_the_Root_and_Leavs_hereof_are_of an_heating_quality,_and_good_for_such_Persons_as_have their_Bodies_drawn_together_by_some_Spasme_or_Convulsion; as_it_is_with_Children_that_have_the_Rickets,_or_rather (as_the_Colledg_of_Physitians_will_have_it)_the_Rachites, for_which_name_for_the_Disease,_they_have_(in_a_particular Treatise_lately_set_forth_by_them)_Learnedly_Disputed,_and put_forth_to_the_publick_view,_that_the_World_may_see, they_took_much_pains_to_little_purpose. {Note_121_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Mars_owns_the_Plant,_and_manifests_to_the_World,_that though_it_may_hurt_your_Fingers_it_will_help_your_Body, for_I_fancy_it_much_for_the_Premises. = # ## # chapter 92 ELDER-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text I_hold_it_needless_to_write_any_Description_of_this, sith_every_Boy_that_plaies_with_a_Potgun,_will_not_mistake another_Tree_instead_of_Elder._I_shall_therfore_in_this place_only_describe_the_Dwarf_Elder,_called_also_Danewort, and_Walewort. = # ## # chapter 93 DWARF_ELDER # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_but_an_Herb_every_yeer_dying_with_his_Stalks_to the_ground,_and_rising_again_afresh_every_Spring;_and_is like_unto_the_Elders_both_in_form_and_quality,_rising_up with_a_four_square_rough_hairy_Stalk_four_foot_high_or more_somtimes._The_winged_Leavs_are_somwhat_narrower_than the_Elder,_but_els_very_like_them._The_Flowers_are_white with_a_dash_of_Purple_standing_in_Umbels,_very_like_the Elder_also_but_more_sweet_in_scent,_after_which_come_smal blackish_Berries,_full_of_Juyce_while_they_are_fresh, wherein_there_lie_smal_hard_Kernels_or_Seed._The_Root doth_creep_under_the_upper_crust_of_the_ground,_springing afresh_in_divers_places_being_of_the_bigness_of_ones finger_or_Thumb_somtimes. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Elder-Tree_groweth_in_Hedges,_being_planted_there to_strengthen_the_Fences,_and_Partitions_of_Grounds,_and to_hold_up_the_Banks_by_Ditches,_and_Water-courses. = The_Dwarf_Elder_groweth_Wild_in_many_places_of_England, where_being_once_gotten_into_a_Ground_it_is_not_easily gotten_forth_again. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Most_of_the_Elder-Trees_Flower_in_June,_and_their_Fruit is_ripe_for_the_most_part_in_August. = But_the_Dwarf_Elder,_or_Wallwort_Flowreth_somwhat later,_and_his_fruit_is_not_ripe_until_September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_Shoots_of_the_common_Elder_boyled_like Asparagus,_&_the_yong_Leavs_&_Stalks_boyled_in_Fat_Broth, doth_mightily_carry_forth_Flegm_and_Choller._The_middle {Note_122_here} or_inner_Bark_boyled_in_Water,_and_given_to_drink_worketh much_more_violently;_and_the_Berries_either_green_or_dry, expel_the_same_humors,_and_is_often_given_with_good success_to_help_the_Dropsie._The_Bark_of_the_Root_boyled_in_Wine,_or_the_Juyce_therof_drunk,_worketh_the_same effects,_but_more_powerfully_than_either_the_Leavs_or Fruit._The_Juyce_of_the_Root_taken_doth_mightily_provoke {Note_123_here} Vomit,_and_purgeth_the_watery_Humors_of_the_Dropsie._The Decoction_of_the_Root_taken_cureth_the_biting_of_the Adder,_and_biting_of_Mad_Dogs;_It_mollifieth_the_hardness of_the_Mother,_if_Women_sit_therin_and_openeth_the_Veins, and_bringth_down_their_Courses:_The_Berries_boyled_in Wine_performeth_the_same_effect;_and_the_hair_of_the_Head washed_therwith_is_made_black._The_Juyce_of_the_green Leavs_applied_to_the_hot_Inflamations_of_the_Eyes, asswageth_them._The_Juyce_of_the_Leavs_snuffed_up_into the_Nostrils_purgeth_the_Tunicles_of_the_Brain._The_Juyce of_the_Berries_boyled_with_a_little_Honey_and_dropped_into the_Ears,_helpeth_the_pains_of_them._The_Decoction_of_the Berries_in_Wine_being_drunk_provoketh_Urine._The distilled_Water_of_the_Flowers_is_of_much_use_to_clear_the Skin_from_Sunburning,_Freckles,_Morphew,_or_the_like;_and taketh_away_Headaches_coming_of_a_cold_caus,_the_Head being_bathed_therwith._The_Leavs_or_Flowers_distilled_in the_Month_of_May,_and_the_Legs_often_washed_with_the_said distilled_Water,_it_taketh_away_the_Ulcers_and_Sores_of them:_The_Eyes_washed_therewith,_it_taketh_away_the redness_and_Bloodshot:_And_the_Hands_washed_morning_and evening_therwith_helpeth_the_Palsey,_and_shaking_of_them. {Note_124_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Dwarf_Elder_is_more_powerful_than_the_Common_Elder, in_opening_and_purging_Choller,_Flegm,_and_Water,_in helping_the_Gout,_the_Piles,_and_Womens_Diseases,_coloreth the_Hair_black,_helpeth_Inflamation_in_the_Eyes,_and_pains in_the_Ears;_the_biting_of_Serpents_or_a_Mad_Dog,_Burnings and_Scaldings,_the_wind_Chollick,_Chollick_and_Stone,_the difficulty_of_Urine,_the_cure_of_old_Sores,_and_Fistulous Ulcers. = Either_Leavs_or_Bark_of_Elder_stripped_upward_as_you gather_it_causeth_Vomiting,_but_stripped_downward_it purgeth_downwards._Also_Dr._Butler_in_a_Manuscript_of_his commends_Dwarf_Elder_to_the_Sky_for_Dropsies,_viz._to drink_it_being_boyled_in_white_Wine,_to_drink_the Decoction_I_mean,_not_the_Elder. = # ## # chapter 94 ELM_TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_Tree_is_so_well_known,_growing_generally_in_all Countries_of_this_Land;_that_it_is_needless_to_describe it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leavs_herof_bruised_and_applied_healeth_green Wounds_being_bound_thereon_with_its_own_Bark:_The_Leavs or_the_Bark_used_with_Vinegar,_cureth_Scurf,_and_Lepry very_effectually:_The_Decoction_of_the_Leavs,_Bark_or Root,_being_bathed,_healeth_broken_Bones._The_Water_that is_found_in_the_Bladders_on_the_Leavs,_while_it_is_fresh, is_very_effectual_to_clens_the_Skin_and_make_it_fair:_and if_clothes_be_often_wet_therin_and_applied_to_the_Ruptures of_Children_it_helpeth_them;_if_they_be_after_wel_bound_up with_a_Truss._The_said_Water_put_into_a_Glass,_and_set_in the_Ground,_or_els_in_Dung_for_twenty_five_daies,_the {Note_125_here} Mouth_therof_being_close_stopped;_and_the_bottom_set_upon a_lay_of_ordinary_Salt,_that_the_Feces_may_setttle_and_the Water_become_very_cleer,_is_a_singular_and_Soveraign_Balm for_green_Wounds,_being_used_with_soft_tents:_The Decoction_of_the_Bark_of_the_Root_fomented_mollifieth_hard tumors,_and_the_shrinking_of_the_Sinews._The_Roots_of_the Elm_boyled_for_a_long_time_in_Water,_and_the_fat_rising_on the_top_therof_being_clean_scummed_off,_and_the_place anointed_therwith_that_is_grown_Bald,_and_the_Hair_fallen away,_will_quickly_restore_them_again._The_said_Bark, ground_with_Brine_and_Pickle_until_it_come_to_the_form_of a_Pultis_and_laid_on_the_place_pained_with_the_Gout, giveth_great_eas._The_Decoction_of_the_Bark_in_Water_is excellent_to_bath_such_places_as_have_burned_with_fire. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 95 ENDIVE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Garden_Endive_beareth_a_longer_and_a_larger Leaf_than_Succory,_and_abideth_but_one_yeer,_quickly running_up_to_Stalk_and_Seed,_and_then_perisheth:_It_hath blue_Flowers,_and_the_Seed_of_the_ordinary_Endive_is_so like_Succory_Seed,_that_it_is_hard_to_distinguish_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Decoction_of_the_Leavs,_or_the_Juyce,_or_the distilled_Water_of_Endive_serveth_well_to_cool_the excessive_Heat_in_the_Liver_and_Stomach,_and_in_the_hot Fits_of_Agues,_and_all_other_Inflamations_in_any_part_of the_Body;_it_cooleth_the_heat_and_sharpness_of_the_Urine, and_the_Excoriations_in_the_Uritory_parts;_The_Seed_is_of the_same_property_or_rather_more_powerful,_and_besides_is available_for_the_faintings,_swounings,_and_passions_of the_Heart._Outwardly_applied_they_serve_to_temper_the sharp_Humors_of_fretting_Ulcers,_hot_Tumors_and_Swellings, and_Pestiential_Sores;_and_wonderfully_helpeth_not_only the_redness_and_Inflamation_in_the_Eyes,_but_the_dimness of_the_Sight_also:_They_are_also_used_to_allay_the_pains of_the_Gout. {Note_126_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text You_cannot_use_it_amiss,_a_Syrup_of_it_is_a_fine cooling_Medicine_for_Feavers. = # ## # chapter 96 ELECAMPANE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_shooteth_forth_many_large_Leavs,_long,_and_broad, lying_neer_the_ground,_smal_at_both_ends,_somwhat_soft_in handling,_of_a_whitish_green_on_the_upper_side,_and_gray underneath,_each_set_upon_a_short_Footstalk;_from_among which_rise_up_divers_great,_and_strong_hairy_Stalks,_three or_four_foot_high_with_some_Leavs_thereon_compassing_them about_at_the_lower_ends,_and_are_branched_toward_the_tops, bearing_divers_great_and_large_Flowers_like_those_of_the Corn_Marigold,_both_the_Border_of_Leavs_and_the_middle thrum_being_yellow,_which_turn_into_Down;_with_long_small brownish_Seed_among_it,_and_is_carried_away_with_the_wind. The_Root_is_great_and_thick,_branched_forth_divers_waies, blackish_on_the_outside,_and_white_within,_of_a_very bitter_tast,_and_strong,_but_good_sent,_especially_when they_are_dryed,_no_part_els_of_the_Plant_having_any_smel. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_the_moist_Grounds,_and_shadowy_places oftner_than_in_the_dry_and_open_Borders_of_Fields_and Lanes,_and_in_other_wast_places_almost_in_every_Country_of this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_the_end_of_June_and_July,_and_the_Seed is_ripe_in_August,_The_Roots_are_gathered_for_use,_as_well in_the_Spring_before_the_Leaves_come_forth,_as_in_Autumn or_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_fresh_Roots_of_Elcampane_preserved_with_Sugar,_or made_into_a_Syrup_or_Conserve,_are_very_effectual_to_warm a_cold_and_windy_Stomach,_or_the_pricking_therin,_and Stiches_in_the_Sides_caused_by_the_Spleen;_and_to_help_the Cough,_shortness_of_Breath,_and_wheesing_in_the_Lungs. The_dried_Root_made_into_Pouder,_and_mixed_with_Sugar_and taken,_serveth_to_the_same_purposes,_and_is_also profitable_for_those_that_have_their_Urine_stopped;_or_the {Note_127_here} stopping_of_Womens_Courses,_the_pains_of_the_Mother,_and of_the_Stone_in_the_Reins,_Kidneys,_or_Bladder:_It resisteth_Poyson,_and_stayeth_the_spreading_of_the_Venom of_Serpents,_as_also_of_putrid_and_pestilential_Feavers, and_the_Plague_it_self._The_Roots_and_Herb_beaten_and_put into_new_Ale_or_Beer,_and_dayly_drunk,_cleareth, strengthneth,_and_quickneth_the_Sight_of_the_Eyes wonderfully._The_Decoction_of_the_Roots_in_Wine_or_the Juyce_taken_therin,_killeth_and_driveth_forth_all_manner of_Worms_in_the_Belly,_Stomach,_and_Maw;_and_gargled_in the_mouth;_or_the_Root_chewed_fastneth_loos_Teeth,_and helpeth_to_keep_them_from_Putrefaction:_And_being_drunk is_good_for_those_that_spit_Blood,_helpeth_to_remove {Note_128_here} Cramps_or_Convulsions,_and_the_pains_of_the_Gout,_the Sciatica,_the_loosness_and_pains_in_the_Joynts,_or_those Members_that_are_out_of_Joynt,_by_cold_or_moisture_hapning to_them,_applied_outwardly_as_well_as_inwardly,_and_is good_for_those_that_are_bursten,_or_have_any_inward_bruis. The_Roots_boyled_well_in_Vinegar,_beaten_afterwards_and made_into_an_Oyntment,_with_Hogs_Suet_or_Oyl_of_Trotters is_an_excellent_remedy_for_Scabs_or_Itch_in_yong_or_old: The_places_also_bathed_or_washed_with_the_Decoction_doth the_same;_it_also_helpeth_all_sorts_of_filthy,_old,_putrid Sores_or_Cankers_wheresoever._In_the_Roots_of_this_Herb lieth_the_chief_effect_for_all_the_Remedies_aforesaid: The_distilled_Water_of_the_Leavs_and_Roots_together_is very_profitable_to_clens_the_Skin_of_the_Face_or_other parts,_from_any_Morphew,_Spots,_or_Blemishes_therein,_and maketh_it_cleer. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 97 ERINGO # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_Leavs_of_our_ordinary_Sea-Holly,_are_nothing so_hard_and_prickly_as_when_they_grow_old,_being_almost round_and_deeply_dented_about_the_edges;_hard,_and_sharp pointed_and_a_little_crumpled,_of_a_bluish_green_colour, every_one_upon_a_long_Footstalk:_but_those_that_grow_up higher_with_the_Stalk,_do_as_it_were_compass_it_about. The_stalk_it_self_is_round_and_strong,_yet_somwhat_crested with_Joynts_and_Leavs_set_therat,_but_more_divided,_sharp, and_prickle;_and_branches_rising_from_thence,_which_have likewise_other_smaller_Branches,_each_of_them_bearing several_bluish_round_prickly_Heads,_with_many_smal_jagged prickly_Leavs_under_them_standing_like_a_Star,_and_are somtimes_found_greenish_or_whitish:_The_Root_groweth wonderful_long,_even_to_eight_or_ten_Foot_in_length,_set with_Rings_or_Circles,_toward_the_upper_part,_but_smooth and_without_Joynts_down_lower,_brownish_on_the_outside, and_very_white_within,_with_a_pith_in_the_middle,_of_a pleasant_tast,_but_much_more_being_artificially_preserved and_candy'd_with_Sugar. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_found_about_the_Sea_Coasts,_in_almost_every Country_of_this_Land_which_bordereth_upon_the_Sea. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_the_end_of_Summer,_and_giveth_ripe_Seed within_a_Month_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Decoction_of_the_Root_herof_in_Wine_is_very effectual_to_open_the_Obstructions_of_the_Spleen_and Liver,_and_helpeth_the_yellow_Jaundice,_the_Dropsie,_the pains_in_the_Loins,_and_wind_Chollick,_provoketh_Urine, and_expelleth_the_Stone,_and_procureth_Womens_Courses. {Note_129_here} The_continued_use_of_the_Decoction_for_15_daies_taken fasting_and_next_to_Bedward,_doth_help_the_strangury,_the pissing_by_drips,_the_stopping_of_Urine_and_Stone,_and_all defects_of_the_Reins_or_Kidneys;_and_if_the_said_drink_be continued_longer,_it_is_said_that_it_perfectly_cureth_the Stone,_and_that_experience_hath_found_it_so:_It_is_found good_against_the_French_Pox._The_Roots_bruised_and applied_outwardly,_helpeth_the_Kernels_of_the_Throat, commonly_called_the_Kings_evil;_or_taken_inwardly_and applied_to_the_place_stung_or_bitten_by_any_Serpent, healeth_it_speedily._If_the_Roots_be_bruised_and_boyled_in old_Hogs_greas,_or_salted_Lard_and_applied_to_broken Bones,_Thorns_&c._remaining_in_the_Flesh_doth_not_only draw_them_forth,_but_healeth_up_the_place_again,_gathering new_Flesh_where_it_was_consumed:_The_Juyce_of_the_Leavs {Note_130_here} dropped_into_the_Ears,_helpeth_Imposthumes_therin:_The Distilled_Water_of_the_whol_Herb_when_the_Leavs_and_Stalks are_yong,_is_profitably_drunk_for_all_the_purposes aforesaid;_and_helpeth_the_Melancholly_of_the_Heart,_and is_available_in_Quartane_and_Quotidian_Agues,_as_also_for them_that_have_their_Necks_drawn_awry,_and_cannot_turn them,_without_turning_their_whol_Body. {Note_131_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Plant_is_Venerial,_and_breedeth_Seed_exceedingly and_strengthens_the_Spirit_procreative,_it_is_hot_and moist,_and_under_the_Coelestial_Ballance. = # ## # chapter 98 EYEBRIGHT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Eyebright_is_a_small_low_Herb,_rising_up usually_but_with_one_blackish,_green_Stalk,_a_span_high, or_not_much_more,_spread_from_the_bottom_into_sundry Branches,_wheron_are_set_smal_and_almost_round,_yet pointed_dark,_green,_Leavs_finely_snipped_about_the_edges, two_alwaies_set_together,_and_very_thick:_At_the_Joynts with_the_leavs_from_the_middle_upward,_come_forth_small white_Flowers_stryped_with_purple_and_yellow_Spots_or stripes;_after_which_follow_small_round_Heads_with_very small_Seed_therin:_The_Root_is_long,_small,_and_threddy_at the_end. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_Meadows,_and_grassy_places,_in_this Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text If_this_Herb_were_but_as_much_used_as_it_is_neglected, it_would_half_spoil_the_Spectacle_makers_Trade;_and_a_man would_think_that_reason_should_teach_people_to_prefer_the preservation_of_their_Natural_before_Artificial Spectacles:_which_that_they_may_be_instructed_how_to_do, take_the_Vertues_of_Eyebright_as_followeth. = The_Juyce_or_distilled_Water_of_Eyebright_taken inwardly_in_white_Wine_or_Broth,_or_dropped_into_the_Eyes for_divers_daies_together,_helpeth_all_infirmities_of_the Eyes_that_caus_dimness_of_Sight:_Some_make_a_Conserv_of the_Flowers_to_the_same_effect:_Being_used_any_of_these waies_it_also_helpeth_a_weak_Brain_or_Memory,_This_tunned up_with_strong_Beer_that_it_may_work_together,_and_drunk; {Note_132_here} Or_the_Pouder_of_the_dried_Herb_mixed_with_Sugar,_a_little Mace,_and_Fennel_Seeds,_and_drunk_or_eaten_in_Broth:_Or the_said_Pouder_made_into_an_Electuary_with_Sugar_and taken,_hath_the_same_powerful_effect_to_help_and_restore the_Sight_decaied_through_age._And_Arnoldus_de_villa nova,_saith,_It_hath_restored_Sight_to_them_that_have_been blind_a_long_time_before. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_under_the_Sign_of_the_Lyon,_and_Sol_claims Dominion_over_it. = # ## # chapter 99 FERN # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Of_this_there_are_two_kinds_principally_to_be_noted; viz._The_Male_and_Female:_The_Female_groweth_higher_than the_Male,_but_the_Leavs_therof_are_lesser,_&_more_divided or_dented;_&_of_as_strong_a_smel_as_the_Male:_The_Vertues of_them_are_both_alike;_and_therfore_I_shall_not_trouble you_with_any_further_Description_or_distinction_of_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_both_grow_on_Heaths,_and_in_shady_places_neer_the Hedg_sides_in_all_Countries_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flourish_and_give_their_Seed_at_Mid-summer. = The_Femal_Fern_is_that_plant_which_is_in_Sussex_called Brakes,_the_Seed_of_which_some_Authors_hold_to_be_so_rare, such_a_thing_there_is_I_know,_and_may_easily_Be_had_upon Mid-summer_Eve,_and_for_ought_yet_I_know_two_or_three daies_before_or_after,_if_not_more. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Roots_of_both_these_sorts_of_Ferns,_being_bruised and_boyled_in_Mead_or_Honyed_Water,_and_drunk,_killeth both_the_broad_and_long_Worms_in_the_Body;_and_abateth_the_Swelling_and_hardness_of_the_Spleen._The_green_Leavs eaten,_purgeth_the_Belly_and_Chollerick_and_waterish humors,_but_it_troubles_the_Stomach._They_are_dangerous for_Women_with_Child_to_meddle_with,_by_reason_they_caus {Note_133_here} abortment._The_Roots_bruised_and_boyled_in_Oyl_or_Hogs greas,_maketh_a_very_profitable_Oyntment_to_heal_Wounds, or_pricks_gotten_into_the_Flesh._The_Pouder_of_them_used in_foul_Ulcers,_drieth_up_their_Malignant_moisture,_and causeth_their_speedier_healing:_Fern_being_burned,_the smoke_therof_driveth_away_Serpents,_Gnats,_and_other noisom_Creatures,_which_in_the_Fenny_Countries_do_in_the night_time_trouble_and_molest_people_lying_in_their_Beds with_their_Faces_uncovered_it_causeth_Barrenness. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 100 OSMOND_ROYAL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_shooteth_forth_in_the_Spring_time_(for_in_the Winter_the_Leavs_perish)_divers_rough_hard_Stalks,_half round_and_hollowish,_or_flat_on_the_other_side,_two_Foot high,_having_divers_Branches_of_winged_yellowish_green Leavs_on_all_sides,_set_one_against_another,_longer, narrower,_and_not_nicked_on_the_edges_as_the_former:_From the_top_of_some_of_these_Stalks_grow_forth_a_long_Bush_of smal,_and_more_yellowish_green_scaly_aglets_as_it_were_set in_the_same_manner_on_the_Stalks_as_the_Leavs_are;_which are_accounted_the_Flower_and_Seeds;_The_Root_is_rough, thick,_and_Scaly,_with_a_white_pith_in_the_middle_which_is called_the_Heart_therof. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_on_Moors,_Bogs,_and_Watery_places_in_many parts_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_green_all_the_Summer;_and_the_Root_only_abideth in_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_all_the_Vertues_mentioned_in_the_former Ferns,_and_is_much_more_effectual_than_they_both_for inward_and_outward_Griefs;_and_is_accounted_singular_good {Note_134_here} in_Wounds,_Bruises_or_the_like,_the_Decoction_to_be_drunk, or_boyled_into_an_Oyntment_or_Oyl,_as_a_Balsom_or_Balm, and_so_it_is_singular_good_against_Bruises,_and_Bones broken_or_out_of_joynt,_and_giveth_much_eas_to_the Chollick,_and_Splenetick_Diseases;_as_also_for_Ruptures, or_burstings._The_Decoction_of_the_Root_in_white_Wine provokes_Urine_exceedingly_and_clenseth_the_Bladder_and passages_of_Urine. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 101 FEATHERFEW # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Common_Featherfew_hath_many_large_fresh_green_Leavs very_much_torn_or_cut_on_the_edges:_The_Stalks_are_hard and_round_set_with_many_such_like_Leavs,_but_somwhat smaller,_and_at_the_tops_stand_many_single_Flowers_upon several_smal_Footstalks,_consisting_of_many_smal_white Leavs,_standing_round_about_a_yellow_thrum_in_the_middle. The_Root_is_somwhat_hard_and_short,_with_many_strong Fibres_at_it:_The_scent_of_the_whol_Plant_is_very_strong, and_stuffing,_and_tast_very_bitter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_wild_in_some_places_of_this_Land;_but_it is_for_the_most_part_nourished_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_the_Months_of_June_and_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_chiefly_used_for_the_Diseases_of_the_Mother, whether_it_be_the_strangling_or_rising_of_the_Mother,_or Hardness_or_Inflammations_of_the_same,_applied_outwardly thereunto:_or_a_Decoction_of_the_Flowers_in_Wine_with_a little_Nutmeg_or_Mace_put_therin,_and_drunk_often_in_a day,_&_is_an_approved_Remedy_to_bring_down_Womens_Courses speedily,_and_helpeth_to_expel_the_dead_Birth_and Afterbirth._For_a_Woman_to_sit_over_the_hot_fumes_of_the Decoction_of_the_Herb_made_in_Water_or_Wine_is_effectual also_for_the_same;_and_in_some_cases_to_apply_the_boyled Herb_warm_to_the_privy_parts._The_Decoction_therof_made, {Note_135_here} with_some_Sugar_or_Honey_put_therto,_is_used_by_many_with good_success,_to_help_the_Cough,_and_stuffing_of_the_Chest by_cold,_as_also_to_clens_the_Reins_and_Bladder,_and_help to_expel_the_stone_in_them._The_Pouder_of_the_Herb_taken in_Wine,_with_some_Oximel_purgeth_both_Choller_and_Flegm, and_is_available_for_those_that_are_short_winded;_and_are troubled_with_Melancholly_and_Heaviness_or_sadness_of_the Spirits._It_is_very_effectual_for_all_pains_in_the_Head coming_of_a_cold_caus,_the_Herb_being_bruised,_and_applied to_the_crown_of_the_Head;_as_also_for_a_Vertigo,_that_is_a turning_or_swimming_in_the_Head._The_Decoction_therof {Note_136_here} drunk_warm,_and_the_Herb_bruised_with_a_few_Corns_of_Bay Salt_and_applied_to_the_Wrists_before_the_coming_of_the Ague_Fits,_doth_take_them_away._The_distilled_Water taketh_away_Freckles_&_other_Spots_and_Deformities_in_the Face._The_Herb_bruised_and_heated_on_a_Tyle,_with_some Wine_to_moisten_it,_or_fried_with_a_little_Wine_and_Oyl_in a_frying_Pan,_and_applied_warm_outwardlly_to_the_places, helpeth_the_wind_and_Chollick_in_the_lower_part_of_the Belly:_It_is_an_especial_Remedy_against_Opium_taken_too liberally. {Note_137_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Venus_commands_the_Herb_and_hath_commanded_it_to succour_her_Sisters_(Women)_and_to_be_a_general strengthner_of_their_Wombs_and_remedy_such_infirmities,_as a_careless_Midwife_hath_there_caused,_if_they_will_be_but pleased_to_make_use_of_her_Herb_boyled_in_white_Wine,_and drink_the_Decoction,_it_clenseth_the_Womb,_expelleth_the Afterbirth,_doth_the_Woman_all_the_good_she_can_desire_of an_Herb._And_if_any_grumble_because_they_cannot_get_the Herb_in_Winter,_tell_them_if_they_pleas_they_may_make_a Syrup_of_it_in_Summer. = # ## # chapter 102 FENNEL # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Every_Garden_affordeth_this_so_plentifully,_that_it needeth_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Fennel_is_good_to_break_wind,_to_provoke_Urine,_and_eas the_pains_of_the_Stone,_and_help_to_break_it._The_Leavs_or Seed_boiled_in_Barley_Water_and_drunk_is_good_for_Nurses to_encreas_their_Milk_and_make_it_more_wholsom_for_the Child:_The_Leavs,_or_rather_the_Seed_boyled_in_Water staieth_the_Hiccough,_and_taketh_away_that_loathing_which {Note_138_here} oftentimes_hapneth_to_the_Stomachs_of_Sick,_and_Feaverish Persons,_and_allayeth_the_heat_therof._The_Seed_boyled_in Wine_and_drunk,_is_good_for_those_that_are_bitten_by Serpents,_or_have_eaten_Poyson_full_Herbs_or_Mushroms: The_Seed_and_the_Root_much_more_helpeth_to_open Obstructions_of_the_Liver,_Spleen,_and_Gall,_and_thereby helpeth_the_painful_and_windy_swellings_of_the_Spleen,_and the_yellow_Jaundice,_as_also_the_Gout_and_Cramps._The {Note_139_here} Seed_is_of_good_use_in_Medicines_to_help_shortness_of breath,_and_Wheesing_by_stopping_of_the_Lungs._It_helpeth also_to_bring_down_the_Courses_and_to_clens_the_parts after_delivery._The_Roots_are_of_most_use_in_Physick Drinks_and_Broths_that_are_taken_to_clens_the_Blood,_to open_Obstructions_of_the_Liver_to_provoke_Urine,_and_amend the_ill_colour_in_the_Face_after_Sickness,_and_to_caus_a good_habit_through_the_Body:_Both_Leavs,_Seeds,_and_Roots hereof_are_much_used_in_Drinks_or_Broths,_to_make_people more_spare_and_lean_that_are_too_fat._The_distilled_Water of_the_whol_Herb_or_the_condensate_Juyce_dissolved,_but especially_the_Natural_Juyce_that_in_hot_Countries_issueth out_thereof_of_its_own_accord,_dropped_into_the_Eyes, clenseth_them_from_mists_and_films_that_hinder_the_sight. The_sweet_Fennel_is_much_weaker_in_Physical_uses,_than_the common_Fennel._The_wild_Fennel_is_stronger_and_hotter than_the_tame;_and_therefore_most_powerful_against_the Stone,_but_not_so_effectual_to_encreas_Milk,_because_of its_driness. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text One_good_old_fashion_is_not_yet_quite_left_off,_viz._To boil_Fennel_with_Fish,_for_it_consumes_that_Flegmatick humor_which_Fish_most_plentifully_afford_and_annoy_the body_by,_therefore_it_is_a_most_fit_Herb_for_that_purpose though_few_that_use_it_know_why_or_wherfore_they_do_it,_I suppose_the_Reason_of_its_benefit_this_way_is_becaus_it_is an_Herb_of_Mercury_and_under_Virgo,_and_therfore_bears Antipathy_to_Pisces._Dill_is_also_an_Herb_of_Mercury, which_I_forgot_to_certifie_you_of_before. = # ## # chapter 103 SOW_FENNEL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Sow-Fennel_hath_divers_branched_Stalks_of thick_and_somwhat_long_Leavs,_three_for_the_most_part joyned_together_at_a_place,_among_which_riseth_a_crested strait_Stalk,_less_than_Fennel_with_some_Joynts_theron, and_Leavs_growing_thereat,_and_toward_the_top_some Branches_issuing_from_thence,_likewise_on_the_tops_of_the Stalk_and_Branches_stand_divers_tufts_of_yellow_Flowers, where_after_grow_somwhat_flat,_thin,_and_yellowish_Seed bigger_than_Fennel_Seed:_The_Root_groweth_great_and_deep with_many_other_parts_and_Fibres_about_them,_of_a_strong scent_like_hot_Brimstone_and_yielding_forth_a_yellowish Milk,_or_clammy_Juyce_almost_like_Gum. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_plentifully_in_the_Salt_low_Marshes_neer_by Feaversham_in_Kent. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_and_seedeth_in_July_and_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce_of_Sow-Fennel_(saith_Dioscorides_and_Galen) used_with_Vinegar_and_Rosewater,_or_the_Juyce_with_a little_Euphorbium_put_to_the_Nose,_helpeth_those_that_are {Note_140_here} troubled_with_the_Lethargy,_the_Frensie,_the_turning_or Giddiness_of_the_Head,_the_Falling-Sickness,_long_and inveterate_Headach,_the_Palsie,_Sciatica,_and_the_Cramp, and_generally_all_the_Diseases_of_the_Sinews,_used_with Oyl_and_Vinegar._The_Juyce_dissolved_in_Wine,_or_put_into an_Eg,_is_good_for_the_Cough,_or_shortness_of_Breath_and for_those_that_are_troubled_with_the_Wind_in_the_Body;_It purgeth_the_Belly_gently,_helpeth_the_hardness_of_the Spleen,_giveth_eas_to_Women_that_have_sore_travail_in Childbirth,_and_easeth_the_pains_of_the_Reins_and_Bladder, and_also_of_the_Womb._A_little_of_the_Juyce_dissolved_in {Note_141_here} Wine_and_dropped_into_the_Ears,_easeth_much_of_the_pains in_them;_and_put_into_an_hollow_Tooth,_easeth_the_pain therof._The_Root_is_less_effectual_in_all_the_aforesaid Diseases:_yet_the_Pouder_of_the_Root_clenseth_foul_Ulcers being_put_into_them;_and_taketh_out_Splinters_of_broken Bones_or_other_things_in_the_Flesh_and_healeth_them_up perfectly,_as_also_it_dryeth_up_old_and_inveterate_running Sores,_and_is_of_admirable_Vertue_in_all_green_Wounds. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 104 FIGWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_common_great_Figwort_sendeth_forth_divers_great, strong,_hard,_square,_brown_Stalks_three_or_four_Foot high,_wherin_grow_large,_hard,_and_dark_green_Leavs,_two at_a_Joynt,_which_are_larger_and_harder_than_Nettle_Leavs, but_not_stinging:_At_the_tops_of_the_Stalks_stand_many purple_Flowers_set_in_Husks,_which_are_somwhat_gaping_and open,_somwhat_like_those_of_Water-Betony;_after_which_come hard_round_Heads,_with_a_small_point_in_the_middle,_wherin lie_small_brownish_Seed._The_Root_is_great,_white,_and thick,_with_many_branches_at_it_growing_aslope_under_the upper_crust_of_the_Ground,_which_abideth_many_yeers_but keepeth_not_his_green_Leavs_in_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_frequently_in_moist_and_shadowy_Woods,_and in_the_lower_parts_of_Fields_and_Meadows. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowereth_about_July,_and_the_Seed_will_be_ripe about_a_Month_after_the_Flowers_are_fallen. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Decoction_of_the_Herb_taken_inwardly,_and_the bruised_Herb_applied_outwardly_dissolveth_clotted_or {Note_142_here} congealed_Blood_within_the_Body,_coming_by_any_Wound, Bruis,_or_Fall;_and_is_no_less_effectual_for_the_Kings Evil,_or_any_other_Knots,_Kernels,_Bunches_or_Wens_growing in_the_Flesh_whersoever,_and_for_the_Hemorrhoids_or_Piles, or_other_Knobs_or_Kernels_which_somtimes_grow_about_the Fundament:_An_Oyntment_made_hereof,_may_be_used_at_all times_when_the_fresh_Herb_is_not_to_be_had._The_distilled Water_of_the_whol_Plant,_Roots_and_all_is_used_for_the same_purposes,_and_drieth_up_the_superfluous_virulent moisture_of_hollow_and_corroding_Ulcers;_It_taketh_away all_redness,_Spots_and_Freckles_in_the_Face,_as_also_the Scurff_or_any_foul_Deformity_therin,_and_the_Leprosie likewise. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Some_Latin_Authors_call_it_Cervicria_becaus_'tis apropriated_to_the_Neck,_and_we_Throatwort_becaus_'tis apropriated_to_the_Throat:_Venus_owns_the_Herb,_and_the Coelestial_Bull_will_not_deny_it,_therefore_a_better Remedy_cannot_be_for_the_Kings_Evil,_becaus_the_Moon_that rules_the_Diseas_is_exalted_there,_nor_for_any_Diseas_in the_Neck,_the_rest_of_the_Diseases_specified,_you_may_if you_look_see_a_very_good_reason_for_their_cure_by_this Herb. = # ## # chapter 105 FILIPENDULA # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_sendeth_forth_many_Leavs_some_bigger,_some_lesser, set_on_each_side_of_a_middle_Rib,_and_each_of_them_dented about_the_edges,_somwhat_resembling_wild_Tansie,_or_rather Agrimony,_but_harder_in_handling,_among_which_riseth_up one_or_more_Stalks_two_or_three_Foot_high,_with_like_Leavs growing_theron,_and_somtimes_also_divided_into_other Branches_spreading_at_the_top_into_many_white_sweet smelling_Flowers,_consisting_of_five_Leavs_apiece_with some_threds_in_the_middle_of_them_standing_together_in_a tuft_or_Umbel_each_upon_a_smal_Footstalk,_which_after_they have_been_open_and_blown_a_good_while_do_fall_away,_and_in their_places_appear_smal,_round_chaffy_heads_like_Buttons wherein_are_the_chaffy_Seed_set_and_placed._The_Root consists_of_many_smal_black_tuberous_pieces,_fastned together_by_many_smal_long_blackish_Strings_which_run_from one_to_another. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_places_of_this_Land,_in_the_Corners of_dry_Fields_and_Meadows,_and_their_Hedg_Sides. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_June_and_July,_and_their_Seed_is_ripe_in August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_very_effectual_to_open_the_passages_of_the_Urine, and_help_the_Strangury,_and_all_other_pains_of_the_Bladder and_Reins,_helping_mightily_to_expel_the_Stone_in_the Kidnies_or_Bladder,_and_the_Gravel_also,_and_these_are {Note_143_here} done_by_taking_the_Roots_in_Pouder,_or_a_Decoction_of_them in_white_Wine,_whereunto_a_little_Honey_is_added:_The same_also_helpeth_to_expel_the_Afterbirth._The_Roots_made into_Pouder_and_mixed_with_Honey_into_the_form_of_an Electuary_doth_much_help_them_whose_Stomachs_are_swollen, dissolving_and_breaking_the_Wind_which_was_the_cause therof,_and_is_also_very_effectual_for_all_diseases_of_the Lungs,_as_shortness_of_breath,_wheesings,_hoarsness_of_the Throat,_and_the_Cough,_and_to_expectorate_cold_Flegm,_or any_other_parts_thereabouts. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_called_Dropwort_becaus_it_helps_such_as_piss_by drops. = # ## # chapter 106 YELLOW_WATER-FLAG # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_like_the_Flower-de-luces,_but_it_hath_much longer,_and_narrower_sad_green_Leavs_joyned_together_in that_fashion;_the_Stalk_also_groweth_oftentimes_as_high, bearing_smal_yellow_Flowers,_shaped_like_the Flower-de-luce_with_three_falling_Leavs,_and_other_three arched_that_cover_their_Bottoms;_but_instead_of_the_three upright_Leavs_as_the_Flower-de-luce_hath,_this_hath_only three_short_pieces_standing_in_their_places,_after_which succeed_thick_and_long_three_square_Heads_containing_in each_part_somwhat_big_and_Flat_Seed_like_to_those_of_the Flower-de-luces:_The_Root_is_long_and_slender,_of_a_pale brownish_colour_on_the_outside,_and_of_a_Hore_flesh_colour on_the_inner_side,_with_many_hard_fibres_thereat,_and_very harsh_in_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_usually_groweth_in_watery_Ditches,_Ponds,_Lakes,_and More_sides_which_are_alwaies_overflown_with_water. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_flowreth_in_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Root_of_this_Water-Flag_is_very_astringent, cooling,_and_drying,_and_therby_helpeth_all_Lasks_and Fluxes,_whether_of_Blood_or_Humors,_as_bleeding_at_Mouth, Nose,_or_other_parts,_bloody_Fluxes,_and_the_immoderate Flux_of_Womens_Courses._The_distilled_water_of_the_whol Herb,_Flowers,_and_Roots_is_a_Soveraign_good_Remedy_for watering_Eyes,_both_to_be_dropped_into_them,_and_to_have {Note_144_here} Cloathes_or_Spunges_wetted_therin_and_applied_to_the Forehead;_It_also_helpeth_the_Spots_or_Blemishes_that happen_in_or_about_the_Eyes,_or_in_any_other_parts:_The said_water_fomented_on_Swellings_and_hot_Inflamations_of Womens_sore_Breasts,_upon_Cankers_also,_and_those spreading_Ulcers_called_Noli_me_Tangere,_doth_much_good: It_helpeth_also_foul_Ulcers_in_the_privy_parts_of_man_or woman,_or_elswhere._An_Oyntment_made_of_the_Flowers_is better_for_these_external_applications. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Take_notice_that_the_Moon_rules_the_Plant_and_then_I have_done. = # ## # chapter 107 FLAXWEED # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_common_Flaxweed_hath_divers_Stalks_full_fraught with_long_and_narrow_blue_or_Ash-colour'd_Leavs,_and_from the_middle_of_them_almost_upward_stored_with_a_number_of pale_yellow_Flowers,_of_a_strong_unpleasant_scent,_with deeper_yellow_mouths,_and_blackish_flat_Seeds_in_round Heads._The_Root_is_somwhat_woody_and_white,_especially the_main_downright_one,_with_many_fibres,_abiding_many yeers,_shooting_forth_Roots_every_way_round_about,_and_new Branches_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_throughout_this_land,_both_by_the_way sides_in_Meadows,_as_also_by_Hedg_sides,_and_upon_the sides_of_Banks_and_Borders_of_Fields. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_Summer,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_usually before_the_end_of_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_frequently_used_to_provoke_Urine_being_stopped, and_to_spend_the_abundance_of_those_watery_Humors_by_Urine which_caus_the_Dropsie._The_Decoction_of_the_Herb_both Leavs_and_Flowers_in_Wine,_taken_and_drunk_doth_somwhat move_the_Belly_downwards,_openeth_Obstructions_of_the Liver,_and_helpeth_the_yellow_Jaundice,_expelleth_Poyson, provoketh_Womens_Courses,_driveth_forth_the_dead_Child, {Note_145_here} and_Afterbirth._The_Distilled_water_of_the_Herb_and Flowers_is_eflectual_for_all_the_same_purposes,_especially being_drunk_with_a_dram_of_the_Pouder_of_the_Seeds,_or Bark_of_the_Root_of_Walwort_and_a_little_Cinnamon_for certain_daies_together,_is_held_a_singular_Remedy_for_the Dropsie:_The_Juyce_of_the_Herb_or_the_distilled_Water dropped_into_the_Eyes_is_a_certain_Remedy_for_all_heat, Inflamations_and_redness_in_them._The_Juyce_or_water_put into_foul_Ulcers_whither_they_be_Cancrous_or_Fistulous with_tents_rouled_therin,_or_the_parts_washed_or_injected therwith_clenseth_them_throughly_from_the_bottom,_and healeth_them_up_safely._The_same_Juyce_or_Water_also clenseth_the_Skin_wonderfully_of_all_sorts_of_deformity thereof,_as_Lepry,_Morphew,_Scurff,_Wheals,_Pimples,_or any_other_Spots_or_Marks_in_the_Skin,_applied_of_it_self, or_used_with_some_Pouder_of_Lupines. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Mars_owns_the_Herb,_in_Sussex_we_call_it,_Gall-wort_and_lay_it_in_our_Chickens_water,_to_cure_them_of_the_Gall_I think,_I_am_sure_it_releevs_them_when_they_are_drooping. = # ## # chapter 108 FLEAWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_ordinary_Fleawort_riseth_up_with_a_Stalk_two_Foot high,_or_more,_full_of_Joynts_and_Branches_on_every_side up_to_the_top,_and_at_every_Joynt_two_small_long_and narrow_whitish_green_Leavs_somwhat_hairy:_At_the_tops_of every_Branch_stand_divers_small_short_scaly_or_chaffy Heads,_out_of_which_come_forth_small_whitish_yellow threds,_like_to_those_of_the_Plantane_Herbs,_which_are_the Bloomings_or_Flowers._The_Seed_inclosed_in_those_Heads_is smal_and_shining_while_it_is_Fresh_very_like_unto_Fleas, both_for_colour_and_bigness,_but_turning_black_when_it groweth_old._The_Root_is_not_long_but_white,_hard,_and woody,_perishing_every_yeer_and_rising_again_of_its_own Seed_for_divers_yeers_if_it_be_suffered_to_shed:_The_whol Plant_is_somwhat_whitish_and_hairy,_smelling_somwhat_like Rozin. = There_is_another_sort_hereof_differing_not_from_the former_in_the_manner_of_growing,_but_only_that_his_Stalk and_Branches_being_somwhat_greater_do_a_little_more_bow down_to_the_ground:_The_Leavs_are_somwhat_larger;_the Heads_somewhat_lesser,_the_Seed_alike;_and_the_Root_and Leavs_abide_all_the_Winter,_and_perish_not_as_the_former. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_groweth_only_in_Gardens,_the_second plentifully_in_Fields_that_are_neer_the_Sea. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_July,_or_thereabouts. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Seed_fried_and_so_taken_staieth_the_Flux_or_Lask_of the_Belly,_and_the_corrosions_that_come_by_reason_of_hot, Chollerick,_Sharp,_and_malignant_Humors_or_by_the_too_much purging_of_any_violent_Medicine,_as_Scammony_or_the_like. The_Muccilage_of_the_Seed_made_with_Rose_Water,_and_a little_Sugar_Candy_put_therto_is_very_good_in_all_hot Agues_and_burning_Feavers,_and_other_Inflamations_to_cool the_thirst,_and_lenify_the_dryness_and_roughness_of_the Tongue_and_Throat._It_helpeth_also_hoarsness_of_the {Note_146_here} voice,_and_Diseases_of_the_Breast_and_Lungs_caused_by heat,_or_sharp_salt_humors,_and_the_Pluresie_also._The Muccilage_of_the_Seed_made_in_Plantane_Water,_whereunto the_Yolk_of_an_Egg_or_two,_and_a_little_Populeon_is_put, is_a_most_safe_and_sure_Remedy_to_eas_the_sharpness, prickings,_and_pains_of_the_Hemorrhoids_or_Piles,_if_it_be {Note_147_here} laid_on_a_cloath_and_bound_therto._It_helpeth_also_all Inflamations_in_any_parts_of_the_Body_and_the_pains_that come_thereby,_as_the_Headach_and_Megrim,_and_all_hot Imposthumes_or_Swellings,_or_breakings_out_of_the_Skin,_as Blains,_Wheals,_Pushes,_Purples,_and_the_like;_as_also_the pains_of_the_Joynts,_and_of_those_that_are_out_of_joynt; the_pains_of_the_Gout_and_Sciatica,_the_Bursting_of_yong Children,_and_the_swelling_of_the_Navel_applied_with_Oyl of_Roses_and_Vinegar._It_is_also_very_good_to_heal_the Nipples_and_Sore_Breasts_of_Women_being_often_applied thereonto._The_Juyce_of_the_Herb_with_a_little_Honey_put into_the_Ears_helpeth_the_running_of_them,_and_the_Worms breeding_in_them:_The_same_also_mixed_with_Hogs_Greas, and_applied_to_corrupt_and_filthy_Ulcers_and_Sores, clenseth_and_healeth_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Herb_is_cold_and_dry,_Saturnine,_I_suppose_it obtained_the_name_Fleawort_becaus_the_Seeds_are_so_like Fleas. = # ## # chapter 109 FLIXWEED # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_with_a_round_upright_hard_Stalk_four_or five_Foot_high,_spread_into_sundry_Branches,_wheron_grow many_grayish_green_Leavs_very_finely_cut_and_severed_into a_number_of_short_and_almost_round_parts._The_Flowers_are very_smal_and_yellow_growing_Spike_fashion,_after_which come_very_smal,_long_Pods,_with_very_smal_yellowish_Seed in_them._The_Root_is_long_and_woody_perishing_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_wild_in_the_Fields_by_Hedgsides,_and High-waies,_and_among_rubbish,_and_in_many_other_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_and_Seed_quickly_after,_namely_in_June_and July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Both_the_Herb_and_Seed_of_Flixweed_is_of_excellent_use to_stay_the_Flux_or_Lask_of_the_Belly_being_drunk_in_Water wherein_gads_of_Steel_heated_have_been_often_quenched;_and is_no_less_effectual_for_the_said_purpose_than_Plantane_or {Note_148_here} Comfry,_and_to_restrain_any_other_Flux_of_Blood_in_man_or Woman,_as_also_to_consolidate_Bones_broken_or_out_of Joynt._The_Juyce_therof_drunk_in_Wine,_or_the_Decoction of_the_Herb_drunk,_doth_kill_the_Worms_in_the_Stomach_or Belly,_or_the_Worms_that_grow_in_putrid_and_filthy_Ulcers; And_made_into_a_Salve_doth_quickly_heal_all_old_sores,_how foul_or_Malignant_soever_they_be._The_distilled_water_of the_Herb_worketh_the_same_effects_although_somwhat_weaker, yet_is_a_fair_Medicine,_and_more_acceptable_to_be_taken. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_called_Flixweed_becaus_it_cures_the_Flux,_and_for its_uniting_broken_Bones,_&c._Paracelsus_extols_it_to_the Skies._It_is_fitting_Syrups,_Oyntments,_and_Plaisters_of it_were_kept_in_our_Houses. = # ## # chapter 110 FLOWER-de-LUCE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_so_wel_known,_being_nursed_up_in_most_Gardens, that_I_shall_not_need_to_spend_time_in_writing_a Description_thereof. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Flaggy_kinds_thereof_have_the_most_Physical_uses; the_Dwarf_kinds_thereof_flower_in_April,_the_greater_sorts in_May. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce_or_Decoction_of_the_green_Roots_of_the_Flaggy kind_of_Flower-de-luce,_with_a_little_Honey_drunk,_doth purge_and_clens_the_Stomach_of_gross_and_tough_Flegm_and Choller_therin;_It_helpeth_the_Jaundice_and_the_Dropsie_by evacuating_those_humors_both_upwards_and_downwards,_and becaus_it_somwhat_hurteth_the_Stomach,_is_not_to_be_taken but_with_Honey_and_Spicknard._The_same_being_drunk_doth eas_the_pains_and_torments_of_the_Belly_and_Sides,_the {Note_149_here} shaking_of_Agues,_the_Diseases_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen, the_Worms_in_the_belly,_the_Stone_in_the_Reins, Convulsions_or_Cramps_that_come_of_cold_Humors,_it_also helpeth_those_whose_Seed_passeth_from_them_unawars;_It_is a_Remedy_against_the_bitings_and_stingings_of_Venemous Creatures_being_boyled_in_Water_and_Vineger_and_drunk: Being_boyled_in_Wine_and_drunk_it_provoketh_Urine,_helpeth the_Chollick,_bringeth_down_Womens_Courses;_and_made_up into_a_Pessary_with_Honey,_and_put_up_into_the_Body, draweth_forth_the_dead_Child._It_is_much_commended {Note_150_here} against_the_Cough_to_expectorate_tough_Flegm;_It_much easeth_pains_in_the_Head,_and_procureth_sleep:_Being_put into_the_Nostrils_it_procureth_Neesing,_and_therby_purgeth the_Head_of_Flegm:_The_Juyce_of_the_Root_applied_to_the Piles_or_Hemorrhoids_giveth_much_eas._The_Decoction_of the_Roots_gargled_in_the_Mouth_easeth_the_Toothach,_and helpeth_a_Stinking_breath._The_Oyl_called_Oleum_Irinum_if it_be_rightly_made_of_the_great_broad_Flag_Flower-de-luce (and_not_of_the_great_Bulbous_blue_Flower-de-luce_as_is used_by_some_Apothecaries)_and_Roots_of_the_same_of_the Flaggy_kinds_is_very_effectual_to_warm_and_comfort_all cold_Joynts_and_Sinews,_as_also_the_Gout_and_Sciatica,_and mollifieth,_dissolveth,_and_consumeth_Tumors_or_Swellings in_any_part_of_the_Body,_as_also_of_the_Matrix:_It helpeth_the_Cramp_and_Convulsion_of_the_Sinews:_The_Head and_Temples_anointed_therwith_helpeth_the_Catark_or_thin Rhewm_distilling_from_thence;_and_used_upon_the_Breast_or Stomach,_helpeth_to_extenuate_the_cold_tough_Flegm._It helpeth_also_the_pains_and_noise_in_the_Ears,_and_the stench_of_the_Nostrils._The_Root_it_self_either_green_or in_Pouder_helpeth_to_clens,_heal,_and_incarnate_Wounds, and_to_cover_the_naked_Bones_with_Flesh_again_that_Ulcers have_made_bare;_and_is_also_very_good_to_clens_and_heal_up Fistulaes_and_Cankers_that_are_hard_to_be_cured. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 111 FLUELLIN # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_shooteth_forth_many_long_Branches_partly_lying upon_the_Ground,_and_part_standing_upright,_set_with almost_round_Leavs,_yet_a_little_pointed,_and_somtimes more_long_than_round,_without_order_theron,_somwhat_hoary, and_of_an_evil_greenish_white_colour;_at_the_Joynts_all along_the_Stalks,_and_with_the_Leavs_come_forth_smal Flowers_one_at_a_place,_upon_a_very_small_short_Footstalk, gaping_somwhat_like_Snapdragons,_or_rather_like_Toadflax, with_the_upper_Jaw_of_a_yellow_colour,_and_the_lower_of_a Purplish,_with_a_small_heel_or_Spur_behind,_after_which come_small_round_Heads,_containing_smal_black_Seed._The Root_is_smal_and_threddy,_dying_every_yeer,_and_raiseth_it self_again_of_its_own_sowing. = There_is_another_sort_of_Lluellin_which_hath_longer Branches_wholly_trailing_upon_the_ground_two_or_three_foot long,_and_somtimes_more,_thinner_set_with_Leavs_theron, upon_smal_Footstalks:_The_Leavs_are_a_little_larger_and somwhat_round,_and_cornered_somtimes_in_some_places_on_the edges;_but_the_lower_part_of_them_being_the_broadest,_hath on_each_side_a_smal_point,_making_it_seem_as_if_they_were Ears,_somwhat_hairy_but_not_hoary,_and_of_a_better_green colour_than_the_former;_The_Flowers_come_forth_like_the former,_but_the_colours_therein_are_more_white_than yellow,_and_the_Purple_not_so_fair:_It_is_a_larger Flower,_and_so_are_the_Seed,_and_Seed_Vessels:_The_Root_is like_the_other,_and_perisheth_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_divers_Corn_Fields,_and_in_borders_about them,_and_in_other_fertile_grounds,_about_Southfleet_in Kent_abundantly,_at_Buckworth,_Hamerton,_and_Richwesworth in_Huntingtonshire;_and_in_divers_other_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_in_Flower_about_June_and_July,_and_the_whol Plant_is_dry_and_withered_before_August_be_done. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leavs_bruised_and_applied_with_Barley_Meal_to watering_Eyes_that_are_hot_and_inflamed_by_defluxions_from the_Head,_doth_very_much_help_them,_as_also_the_Fluxes_of Blood_or_Humors,_as_the_Lask,_Bloody_Flux,_Womens_Courses, {Note_151_here} and_staieth_all_manner_of_bleeding_at_Nose,_Mouth,_or_any other_place,_or_that_cometh_by_any_Bruis,_or_Hurt,_or bursting_a_Vein;_and_wonderfully_it_helpeth_all_those inward_parts_that_need_consolidating_or_strengthening:_and is_no_less_effectual_both_to_heal_and_close_green_Wounds, as_to_clens_or_heal_all_foul_or_old_Ulcers,_fretting_or spreading_Cankers_or_the_like. {Note_152_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Bees_are_industrious_and_go_abroad_to_gather_Honey_from each_Plant_and_Flower,_but_Drones_lie_at_home,_and_eat_up what_the_Bees_have_taken_pains_for;_Just_so_do_our_Colledg of_Physitians,_lie_at_home_and_domineer,_and_suck_out_the Sweetness_of_other_Mens_Labors_and_Studies,_themselvs being_as_ignorant_in_the_Knowledg_of_Herbs_as_a_Child_of four_yeers_old,_as_I_can_make_appear_to_any_Rational_man by_their_last_Dispensatory,_now_then_to_hide_their Ignorance,_there_is_not_a_readier_way_in_the_World,_than to_hide_Knowledg_from_their_Country_men,_that_so_no_Body might_be_able_so_much_as_to_smel_out_their_Ignorance,_when Simples_were_more_in_use_mens_Bodies_were_in_better_health by_far_than_now_they_are,_or_shall_be_if_the_Colledg_can help_it._The_truth_is,_this_Herb_is_of_a_fine_cooling, drying_quality,_and_an_Oyntment_or_Plaister_of_it,_might do_a_Man_a_courtsie_that_hath_any_hot_virulent_Sores,_'tis admirable_for_the_Ulcers_of_the_French_Pox,_and_being_a gallant_Antivenerian_Medicine,_under_the_Dominion_of Saturn,_if_taken_inwardly_may_cure_the_Diseas._It_was_at first_called_Faemale_Speedwel,_but_a_Shentle_man_of_Wales whose_Nose_was_almost_eaten_off_with_the_Pox,_and_so_neer the_matter,_that_the_Docters_commanded_it_to_be_cut_off, being_cured_by_only_the_Use_of_this_Herb,_to_honor_the Herb_for_saving_his_Nose_whol,_gave_it_one_of_her_own Country_names,_Lluellin. = # ## # chapter 112 FOXGLOVE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_many_long_and_broad_Leavs_lying_upon_the Ground_dented_about_the_edges,_a_little_soft_or_woolly, and_of_a_hoary_green_colour_among_which_rise_up_somtimes sundry_Stalks,_but_one_very_often_bearing_such_Leavs thereon_from_the_bottom_to_the_middle,_from_whence_to_the top_it_is_stored_with_large_and_long_hollow_reddish_Purple Flowers,_a_little_more_long_and_eminent_at_the_lower_edg, with_some_white_Spots_within_them,_one_above_another,_with smal_green_Leavs_at_every_one,_but_all_of_them_turning their_Heads_one_way_and_hanging_downwards,_having_some threds_also_in_the_middle,_from_whence_rise_round_Heads pointed_sharp_at_the_ends,_wherein_smal_brown_Seed_lieth. The_Roots_are_many_smal_Huskie_Fibres,_and_some_greater strings_among_them;_The_Flower_hath_no_scent;_but_the Leavs_have_a_bitter_hot_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_on_the_dry_sandy_Grounds_for_the_most_part, and_as_well_on_the_higher_as_lower_places_under_Hedg-sides in_almost_every_Country_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_seldom_Flowreth_before_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Herb_is_familiarly_and_frequently_used_by_the Italians_to_heal_any_fresh_or_green_Wound,_the_Leavs_being but_bruised_and_bound_thereon;_and_the_Juyce_therof_is also_used_in_old_Sores,_to_clens,_dry,_and_heal_them._The Decoction_hereof_made_up_with_some_Sugar_or_Honey_is {Note_153_here} available_to_clens_and_purge_the_Body,_both_upwards_and downwards_somtimes_of_tough_Flegm_and_clammy_Humors_and_to open_Obstructions_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen;_It_hath_been found_by_experience_to_be_available_for_the_Kings_Evil, the_Herb_bruised_and_applied;_or_an_Oyntment_made_with_the Juyce_thereof_and_so_used:_And_a_Decoction_of_two handfuls_therof_with_four_Ounces_of_Polipody_in_Ale,_hath been_found_by_late_experience_to_cure_divers_of_the Falling-sickness,_that_have_been_troubled_with_it_above twenty_yeers. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text My_self_am_confident_that_an_Oyntment_of_it_is_one_of the_best_Remedies_for_a_Scabby_Head_that_is. = # ## # chapter 113 FUMITORY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_common_Fumitory_is_a_tender_sappy_Herb,_sending forth_from_one_square_slender_weak_Stalk_and_leaning downwards_on_all_sides_many_Branches_two_or_three_foot long,_with_finely_cut_and_jagged_Leavs_of_a_whitish_or rather_Blewish,_Seagreen_colour:_At_the_tops_of_the Branches_stand_many_small_Flowers,_as_it_were_in_a_long spike_one_above_another,_made_like_little_Birds_of_a reddish_Purple_colour_with_whitish_Bellies:_After_which come_small_round_Husks_containing_smal_black_Seed._The Root_is_yellow,_smal,_and_not_very_long,_ful_of_Juyce while_it_is_green_But_quickly_perishing_with_the_ripe Seed:_In_the_Corn_Fields_in_Cornwal_this_beareth_white Flowers. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_the_Corn_Fields_almost_every_where_as well_as_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_May_for_the_most_part,_and_the_Seed ripeneth_shortly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce_or_Syrup_made_thereof,_or_the_Decoction_made in_Whey_by_it_self,_with_some_other_purging_or_opening Herbs_and_Roots_to_caus_it_to_work_the_better,_(it_self being_but_weak)_is_very_effectual_for_the_Liver_and Spleen,_opening_the_Obstructions_thereof_and_clarifying the_Blood_from_Saltish,_Chollerick,_and_Adult_Humors, {Note_154_here} which_cause_Lepry,_Scabs,_Tetters,_and_Itches,_and_such like_breakings_out_of_the_Skin,_and_after_the_Purging_doth strengthen_all_the_inward_parts;_it_is_good_also_against the_yellow_Jaundice,_and_spendeth_it_by_Urin,_which_it procureth_in_abundance._The_Pouder_of_the_dried_Herb given_for_some_time_together_cureth_Melancholly,_but_the Seed_is_strongest_in_operation_for_all_the_former Diseases._The_dististilled_Water_of_the_Herb_is_also_of good_effect_in_the_former_Diseases,_and_conduceth_much against_the_Plague_and_Pestilence,_being_taken_with_good {Note_155_here} Treacle._The_Distilled_Water_also,_with_a_little_Water and_Honey_of_Roses_helpeth_all_the_Sores_of_the_Mouth_or Throat,_being_gargled_often_therwith._The_Juyce_dropped into_the_Eyes_cleareth_the_Sight,_and_taketh_away_redness and_other_defects_in_them,_although_it_procure_some_pain for_the_present_and_cause_Tears._Dioscorides_saith_it hindreth_any_fresh_springing_of_hairs_on_the_Eyelids (after_they_be_pulled_away)_if_the_Eyelids_be_anointed with_the_Juyce_hereof_with_Gum_Arabick_dissolved_therin. The_Juyce_of_Fumitory_and_Docks_mingled_with_Vinegar,_and the_places_gently_washed_or_wet_therwith,_cureth_all_sorts of_Scabs,_Pimples,_Itches,_Wheals,_or_Pushes_which_arise on_the_Face_or_Hands,_or_any_other_part_of_the_Body. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Saturn_owns_the_Herb_and_presents_it_to_the_World_as_a Cure_for_his_own_Diseases,_and_a_strengthner_of_the_parts of_the_Body_he_rules:_If_by_my_Astrological_Judgment_of Diseases,_from_the_Decombiture,_you_find_Saturn_Author_of the_Disease,_or_if_by_Direction_from_a_Nativity_you_fear_a Saturnine_Disease_approaching,_you_may_by_this_Herb prevent_it_in_the_one,_and_cure_it_in_the_other;_and therfore_'tis_fit_you_keep_a_Syrup_of_it_alwaies_by_you. = # ## # chapter 114 FURS-BUSH # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known,_as_well_by_this_name,_as_in_some Countries_by_the_name_Gors,_that_I_shal_not_need_to_write any_Description_therof,_my_intent_being_to_teach_my Country_men_what_they_know_not,_rather_than_to_tell_them again_of_that_which_is_generally_known_before. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_known_to_grow_on_dry_barren_Heaths,_and_other wast_gravelly_or_sandy_grounds_in_all_Countries_of_this Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_also_Flower_in_the_Summer_Months. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_hot_and_dry_good_to_open_Obstructions_of_the Liver_and_Spleen._A_Decoction_made_with_the_Flowers therof_hath_been_found_effectual_against_the_Jaundice,_as also_to_provoke_Urine,_and_clens_the_Kidneys_from_Gravel or_Stones_ingender'd_in_them. {Note_156_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_a_Plant_of_Mars,_and_doth_all_this_by_Sympathy. = # ## # chapter 115 GARLICK # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_offensivenes_of_the_breath_of_him_that_hath_eaten Garlick_will_leade_you_by_the_Nose_to_the_knowledg_hereof, and_(instead_of_a_description)_direct_you_to_the_place wher_it_groweth_in_Gardens,_which_kinds_are_the_best_and most_phisical. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_was_antiently_accounted_the_Poormans_Treacle,_it beeing_a_remedy_for_all_diseases_or_hurts_(except_those which_it_self_breeds)._It_provoketh_Urine_and_womens Courses,_helpeth_the_biting_of_a_Mad_Dog_and_of_other Venemous_Creatures,_killeth_Worms_in {Note_157_here} Children,_cutteth_and avoydeth_tough_flegm_purgeth_the_head,_helpeth_the Lethargie,_is_a_good_preservative_against,_a_remedy_for any_Plague_sore,_or_foul_Ulcer:_taketh_away_spots_and blemishes_in_the_Skin,_easeth_pains_of_the_eares_ripeneth and_breaketh_Impostumes_or_other_swellings:_And_for_all these_diseases_the_Onyons_are_also_effectual;_But_the Garlick_hath_some_more_peculiar_vertues_besides_the former:_viz._It_hath_a_speciall_quality_to_discuss_the inconveniences_coming_by_corrupt_Agues_or_Mineral_Vapours or_by_drinking_corrupt_and_stinking_waters;_as_also_by taking_of_Wolfbane,_Henbane,_Hemlock,_or_other_poysonfull and_dangerous_herbs._It_is_also_held_good_in_Hydropick diseases,_the_Jaundice,_falling-sickness,_Cramps, Convulsions,_the_piles_or_Hemorrhoids_or_other_cold diseases. {Note_158_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text My_Author_quotes_here_many_diseases_this_is_good_for, but_conceals_its_vices:_its_heat_is_very_vehement,_and_al vehement_hot_things_send_up_but_ill_favor'd_vapors_to_the brain;_in_chollerick_men_'twil_ad_fuel_to_the_fire,_in_men oppressed_by_melancholly_t'wll_attenuate_the_humor_and send_up_strange_fancies_and_as_strange_visions_to_the head,_therfore_let_it_be_taken_inwardly_with_great moderation,_outwardly_you_may_make_more_bold_with_it. = Mars_owns_the_herb. = # ## # chapter 116 GERMANDER # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Common_Germander_shooteth_forth_sundry_stalks_with small_and_somwhat_round_leavs,_dented_about_the_edges: The_Flowers_stand_at_the_tops,_of_a_deep_purple_colour: The_Root_is_composed_of_divers_sprigs,_which_shoot_forth_a great_way_round_about,_quickly_over_spreading_a_ground. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_usually_with_us_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text And_flowreth_in_June_or_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_taken_with_Honey_(saith_Dioscorides)_is_a_remedy for_Coughs_for_hardnes_of_the_Spleen,_and_difficulty_of Urin,_&_helpeth_those_that_are_fallen_into_a_Dropsie, especially_at_the_beginning_of_the_disease,_a_Decoction being_made_therof_when_it_is_green_&_drunk:_It_also bringeth_down_Womens_Courses_and_expelleth_the_dead_child: {Note_159_here} It_is_most_effectual_against_the_poyson_of_al_Serpents, being_drunk_in_Wine_and_the_bruised_herb_outwardly_applyed used_with_Honey,_it_clenseth_old_and_foul_Ulcers,_and_made into_an_Oyl_and_the_Eyes_anoynted_therwith,_taketh_away their_dimness_and_moystness:_It_is_likewise_good_for_the paines_in_the_sides:_and_Cramps._The_Decoction_thereof taken_for_some_daies_together,_driveth_away_and_cureth both_Tertian_and_Quartan_Agues._It_is_also_good_against all_diseases_of_the_brain_as_continual_Headach Falling-sickness,_Melancholly,_Drowsines_and_Dulnes_of spirit,_Convulsions_and_Palseys._A_dram_of_the_seed_taken in_Pouder_purgeth_by_Urine_and_is_good_against_the_yellow Jaundice._The_Juyce_of_the_leaves_dropped_into_the_eares killeth_the_worms_in_them:_The_tops_therof_when_they_are in_flower_steeped_twenty_four_hours_in_a_draught_of_white Wine_and_drunk,_killeth_wormes_in_the_belly. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_a_most_prevalent_Herb_of_Mercury,_and_strengthens the_brain_and_apprehention_exceedingly;_you_may_see_what humane_vertues_are_under_Mercury_in_the_latter_end_of_my Ephemeris_for_1651._Strengthen_them_when_weak,_relieve them,_when_drooping,_by_this_Herb. = # ## # chapter 117 STINKING_GLADWIN # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_one_of_the_kinds_of_Flower-de-luces,_having divers_Leavs_rising_from_the_Roots_very_like_a Flower-de-luce,_but_that_they_are_sharp_edged_on_both sides,_and_thicker_in_the_middle,_of_a_deeper_green colour,_narrower_and_sharper_pointed_and_of_a_strong_ill scent_if_they_be_bruised_between_the_fingers:_In_the midle_riseth_up_a_reasonable_strong_Stalk_a_yard_high_at least,_beareth_3_or_4_Flowers_at_the_top_made_somwhat_like the_Flowers_of_the_Flower-de-luce_with_three_upright Leaves_of_a_dead_Purplish_Ash-colour_with_some_Veins discoloured_in_them,_the_other_three_do_not_fall_down,_nor the_three_other_smal_ones_are_so_arched_nor_cover_the lower_leaves_as_the_Flower-de-luce_doth,_but_stand_loose, or_asunder_from_them:_After_they_are_past,_there_come_up three_square_hard_Husks_opening_wide_into_three_parts_when they_are_ripe,_wherin_lie_reddish_seed,_turning_black_when it_hath_abidden_long:_The_Root_is_like_that_of_the Flower-de-luce_but_reddish_on_the_outside,_and_whitish within,_very_sharp_and_hot_in_tast,_of_as_evil_a_scent_as the_leavs. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_as_well_on_the_upland_grounds_as_also_in moist_places,_in_woods_and_shadowy_places_by_the_Sea_side in_many_places_of_this_Land,_and_is_usually_nursed_up_in Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_flowreth_not_until_July,_and_the_seed_is_ripe_in August_or_September,_yet_the_Huskes_after_they_are_ripe opening_themselves,_will_hold_their_seeds_within_them_for 2_or_3_Months,_and_not_shedd_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_used_by_many_countrey_people_to_purge_corrupt tough_Flegm_and_Choller_which_they_do_by_drinking_the decoction_of_the_Root,_and_some_to_make_it_work_more gently_do_but_infuse_the_sliced_roots_in_Ale,_and_some take_the_leavs_wch_serveth_wel_for_the_weaker_stomachs. {Note_160_here} The_Juyce_herof_put_up,_or_snuffed_up_the_nose_causeth neezing,_&_draweth_from_the_head_much_corruption;_&_the pouder_therof_doth_the_same:_The_Pouder_therof_drunke_in wine,_helpeth_those_that_are_troubled_with_Cramps,_and Convulsion_or_wth_the_Gout_or_Sciatica_and_giveth_ease_to those_that_have_any_griping_pains_in_their_body_or_belly, and_helpeth_those_that_have_the_Strangury:_It_is_given wth_much_profit_to_those_that_have_had_long_Fluxes_by_the sharp_&_evil_quality_of_humors,_which_it_stayeth_having first_clensed_&_purged_them_by_the_drying_and_binding property_therin._The_Root_boyled_in_wine_and_drunk_doth effectually_procure_womens_courses,_and_used_as_a_Possary worketh_the_same_effect,_but_causeth_Abortion_in_women with_child._Half_a_dram_of_the_seed_beaten_to_pouder_and taken_in_wine_doth_speedily_caus_one_to_pis_which_otherwis {Note_161_here} cannot:_The_same_taken_with_vinegar,_dessolveth_the hardnes_&_swellings_of_the_spleen._The_Root_is_very effectual_in_all_Wounds,_and_specially_of_the_head,_as also_to_draw_forth_any_splinters,_Thornes,_Broken_bones, or_any_other_thing_sticking_in_the_flesh_without_causing pain,_being_used_with_a_little_Verdigreese_and_Honey,_and the_great_Centaury_Root:_The_same_boyled_in_Vinegar_and laid_upon_any_Tumor_or_Swelling,_doth_very_effectually dissolve_and_consume_them,_yea_even_the_swellings_of_the Throat_called_the_Kings_evil._The_Juyce_of_the_Leavs_and Roots_healeth_the_Itch_and_all_running_or_spreading_Scabs or_Sores,_and_Blemishes_or_Scars_in_the_Skin_wheresoever they_be. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 118 GOLDEN_ROD # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_with_brownish_smal_round_Stalks_two_foot high_and_somtimes_more,_having_thereon_many_narrow_and long_dark_greene_leaves_very_seldom_with_any_dents_about the_edges,_or_any_strakes_or_white_spots_therin,_yet_they are_somtimes_so_found;_divided_at_the_tops_into_many_small branches,_with_divers_small_yellow_flowers_on_every_one_of them,_all_which_are_turned_one_way,_and_being_ripe_do_turn into_down_&_are_caried_away_with_the_wind._The_Root consisteth_of_many_small_fibres_which_grow_not_deep_in_the ground,_but_abideth_all_the_winter_therin,_shooting_forth new_branches_every_yeer,_the_old_ones_dying_downe_to_the ground. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_the_open_places_of_woods_and_Copses_both moyst_and_dry_grounds_in_many_places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_the_Month_of_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Arnoldus_de_villa_nova,_commendeth_it_much_against_the Stone_in_the_Reins_and_Kidneys,_and_to_provoke_Urine_in abundance,_whereby_also_the_Gravel_or_Stone_may_be avoided._The_Decoction_of_the_Herb_green_or_dry,_or_the {Note_162_here} distilled_Water_therof_is_very_effectual_for_inward Bruises,_as_also_to_be_outwardly_applied,_it_stayeth bleedings_in_any_part_of_the_Body,_and_of_Wounds_also,_the {Note_163_here} Fluxes_of_Humors,_the_Bloody_Flux,_and_Womens_Courses;_and is_no_less_prevalent_in_all_Ruptures_or_Burstings,_being drunk_inwardly_and_outwardly_applied._It_is_a_Soveraign Wound_Herb,_inferior_to_none,_both_for_inward_and_outward Hurts,_green_Wounds_and_old_Sores_and_Ulcers_are_quickly cured_therewith._It_is_also_of_especial_use_in_all Lotions_for_Sores_or_Ulcers_in_the_Mouth,_Throat,_or_privy parts_of_Man_or_Woman:_The_Decoction_also_helpeth_to fasten_the_Teeth_that_are_loos_in_the_Gums. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Venus_claims_the_Herb,_and_therefore_to_be_sure,_it restores_Beauty_lost. = # ## # chapter 119 GOUTWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_a_low_Herb_seldom_rising_half_a_yard_high, having_sundry_Leavs_standing_on_brownish_green_Stalks_by threes,_snipped_about,_and_of_a_strong_unpleasant_favour. The_Umbels_of_Flowers_are_white,_and_the_Seed_blackish, the_Root_runneth_in_the_Ground,_quickly_taking_up_a_great deal_of_room. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_by_Hedg_and_Wall_sides,_and_often_in_the borders_or_Corners_of_Fields,_and_in_Gardens_also. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth,_and_Seedeth_about_the_end_of_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Goutwort_had_not_his_name_for_nothing,_but_upon_good experience_to_help_the_cold_Gout,_and_Sciatica,_as_also Joynt_aches,_and_other_cold_Griefs. {Note_164_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_very_bearing_of_it_about_one,_easeth_the_pains_of the_Gout,_and_defends_him_that_bears_it_from_the_Disease. = # ## # chapter 120 GROMEL # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Of_this_I_shall_briefly_describe_three_kinds_which_are principally_used_in_Physick,_the_Vertues_whereof_are alike,_though_somwhat_different_in_their_manner_and_form of_growing. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_greater_Gromel_groweth_up_with_slender_hard_and hairy_Stalks_trailing_and_taking_Root_in_the_ground_as_it lieth_thereon,_and_parted_into_many_other_smaller_Branches with_hairy_dark_green_Leavs_thereon._At_the_Joynts_with the_Leavs_come_forth_very_smal_blew_Flowers,_and_after them_hard_stony_roundish_Seed._The_Root_is_long_and_woody abiding_the_Winter_and_shooting_forth_fresh_Stalks_in_the Spring. = The_smal_wild_Gromel_sendeth_forth_divers_upright_hard branched_Stalks_two_or_three_foot_high,_full_of_Joynts,_at every_of_which_growth_smal,_long,_hard,_and_rough_Leavs, like_the_former_but_lesser,_among_which_Leavs_come_forth small_white_Flowers,_and_after_them_grayish_round_Seed like_the_former._The_Root_is_not_very_long,_but_with_many Strings_thereat. = The_Garden_Gromel_hath_divers_upright_slender_woody hairy_Stalks_brown_and_crested,_very_little_branched,_with Leavs_like_the_former,_and_white_Flowers,_after_which_in rough_brown_Husks_is_contained_a_white_hard_round_Seed shining_like_Pearls,_&_greater_than_either_of_the_former: The_Root_is_like_the_first_described,_with_divers_Branches and_Strings_thereat,_which_continueth_(as_the_first_doth) all_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_two_first_grow_wild_in_barren_or_untilled_places, and_by_the_way_sides_in_many_places_of_this_Land._The last_is_a_Nursling_in_the_Gardens_of_the_curious. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_all_Flower_from_Midsummer_unto_September_somtimes, and_in_the_mean_time_the_Seed_ripeneth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text These_are_accounted_to_be_of_as_singular_force_as_any other_Herb_or_Seed_whatsoever,_to_break_the_Stone,_and_to avoid_it_and_the_Gravel_either_in_the_Reins_or_Bladder;_as also_to_provoke_Urine_being_stopped,_and_to_help_the Strangury._The_Seed_is_of_greatest_use,_being_bruised_and boiled_in_white_Wine,_or_in_Broth,_or_the_like,_or_the Pouder_of_the_Seed_taken_therin:_Two_drams_of_the_Seed_in Pouder_taken_with_Womens_Breast-Milk,_is_very_effectual_to procure_a_speedy_Delivery_to_such_Women_as_have_sore_pains in_their_Travail_and_cannot_be_delivered._The_Herb_it self_(when_the_Seed_is_not_to_be_had)_either_boyled_or_the Juyce_therof_drunk,_is_effectual_to_all_the_purposes aforesaid_but_not_so_powerful_or_speedy_in_operation. {Note_165_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Herbe_belongs_to_Dame_Venus,_and_therfore_if_Mars caus_the_Chollick_or_Stone,_as_usually_he_doth_if_in Virgo,_this_is_your_cure. = # ## # chapter 121 WINTER_GREEN # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_sendeth_forth_7._8._or_9_Leaves_from_a_smal brownish_creeping_Root,_every_one_standing_upon_a_long Footstalk,_which_are_almost_as_broad_as_long,_round pointed,_of_a_sad_green_colour_and_hard_in_handling,_and like_the_Leaf_of_a_Pear-tree,_from_whence_ariseth_a slender_weak_Stalk,_yet_standing_upright,_bearing_at_the top_many_smal,_white_and_sweet_smelling_Flowers,_laid_open like_a_Star,_consisting_of_five_round_pointed_Leavs,_with many_yellowish_threds_standing_in_the_middle,_about_a green_Head,_and_a_long_stile_with_them,_which_in_time groweth_to_be_the_Seed_Vessel,_which_being_ripe_is_found five_square_with_a_smal_point_at_it,_weerin_is_contained Seed_as_small_as_dust. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_seldom_in_the_Fields,_but_frequently_in_the Woods_Northwards,_viz._In_Yorkshire,_Lancashire,_and Scotland. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_June_or_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Winter-Green_is_a_singular_good_Wound_Herb_and_an especial_Remedy_for_to_heal_green_Wounds_speedily,_the {Note_166_here} green_Leavs_being_brused_and_applied,_or_the_Juyce_of them:_A_Salve_made_of_the_green_Herbs_stamped_or_the_Juyce boyled_with_Hogs_Lard,_or_with_Sallet_Oyl_and_Wax,_and some_Turpentine_added_unto_it,_is_a_Soveragn_Salve,_and highly_extolled_by_the_Germans_who_much_use_it_to_heal_all manner_of_Wounds_and_Sores._The_Herb_boyled_in_Wine_and Water_and_given_to_drink_to_them_that_have_any_inward Ulcers_in_their_Kidneys_or_Neck_of_the_Bladder,_doth {Note_167_here} wonderfully_help_them:_It_staieth_also_all_Fluxes_whether of_Blood_or_Humors,_as_the_Lask,_bloody_Flux,_Womens Courses,_and_bleeding_of_Wounds,_and_taketh_away_any Inflamation_rising_upon_pains_of_the_Heart._It_is_no_less helpful_for_foul_Ulcers_hard_to_be_cured,_as_also_for Cankers_or_Fistulaes._The_distilled_Water_of_the_Herb doth_effectually_perfrom_the_same_things. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 122 GROUNDSEL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_common_Groundsel_hath_a_round_green,_and_somwhat brownish_Stalk_spread_toward_the_top_into_Branches,_set with_long_and_somwhat_narrow_green_Leavs_cut_in_on_the edges,_somwhat_like_the_Oak_Leavs,_but_lesser_and_round_at the_ends;_at_the_tops_of_the_Branches_stand_many_smal green_Heads,_out_of_which_grow_small_yellow_threds_or thrums,_which_are_the_Flowers,_and_continue_many_daies blown_in_that_manner_before_it_pass_away_into_Down,_and with_the_Seed_is_carried_away_in_the_wind._The_Root_is smal_and_threddy,_and_soon_perisheth,_and_as_soon_riseth again_of_its_own_sowing,_so_that_it_may_be_seen_many Months_in_the_Yeer,_both_green,_and_in_Flower_and_Seed, for_it_will_Spring_and_Seed_twice_in_a_yeer_at_least_if_it be_suffered_in_a_Garden. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_almost_every_where,_as_wel_on_the_tops_of Walls_as_at_the_foot_among_Rubbish,_and_untilled_grounds, but_especially_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_as_is_said_before,_almost_in_every_Month through_the_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Decoction_of_the_Herb_(saith_Dioscorides)_made_with Wine_and_Drunk_helpeth_the_pains_in_the_Stomach_proceeding of_Choller_(which_it_may_well_do_by_a_Vomit,_as_daily experience_sheweth)_the_Juyce_hereof_taken_in_Drink,_or the_Decoction_of_it_in_Ale,_gently_performeth_the_same: It_is_good_against_the_Jaundice_and_Falling-sickness_being taken_in_Wine,_as_also_against_difficulty_of_making_Water, it_provoketh_Urin,_expelleth_Gravel_in_the_Reins_or Kidneys;_a_dram_thereof_given_in_Oximel,_after_some walking_or_stirring_the_Body;_It_helpeth_also_the Sciatica,_griping_of_the_Belly_and_the_Chollick,_helpeth the_defects_of_the_Liver,_and_provoketh_Womens_Courses. The_fresh_Herb_boyled_and_made_into_a_Pultis_and_applied to_the_Breasts_of_Women_that_are_swollen_with_pain_and heat,_as_also_to_the_privy_parts_of_Man_or_Woman,_the Seat,_or_Fundament,_or_the_Arteries,_Joynts,_and_Sinews when_they_are_inflamed_and_swoln,_doth_much_eas_them:_and used_with_some_Salt_helpeth_to_dissolve_Knots_or_Kernels in_any_part_of_the_Body._The_Juyce_of_the_Herb,_or_(as Dioscorides_saith)_the_Leavs_and_Flowers_with_some_fine Frankincense_in_Pouder,_used_in_Wounds_of_the_Body,_Nervs, or_Sinews,_doth_singularly_help_to_heal_them:_The Distilled_water_of_the_herb_performeth_well_all_the aforesaid_Cures,_but_especially_for_Inflamations_or watering_of_the_Eyes_by_reason_of_the_Defluxion_of_Rhewm into_them. {Note_168_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text This_Herb_is_Venus_her_Mrs._piece,_and_is_as_gallant_an Universal_Medicine_for_all_Diseases_coming_of_heat whatsoever_they_be,_or_in_what_part_of_the_Body_soever they_lie,_as_the_Sun_shines_upon;_'tis_very_safe_and friendly_to_the_Body_of_Man,_yet_causeth_Vomiting_if_the Stomach_be_afflicted,_if_not,_it_purging,_and_it_doth_it with_more_gentleness_than_can_be_expected._'Tis_moist_and somwhat_cold_withal,_thereby_causing_expulsion,_and repressing_the_Heat_caused_by_the_motion_of_the_internal parts_in_Purges_and_Vomits,_Lay_by_your_Learned_Receipts, Take_so_much_Senna,_so_much_Scammony,_so_much_Colocynthis, so_much_Infusion_of_Crocus_Metallorum,_&c,_This_Herb alone_preserved_in_a_Syrup,_in_a_distilled_Water,_in_an Oyntment_shal_do_the_deed_for_you_in_all_hot_Diseases,_and it_shall_do_it,_1._Safely,_2._Speedily. = # ## # chapter 123 HARTS-TONGUE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_divers_Leavs_rising_from_the_Root_every_one severally_which_fold_themselvs_in_their_first_springing and_spreading;_when_they_are_full_grown_are_about_a_foot long,_smooth_and_green_above,_but_hard_and_with_little_Sap in_them,_and_straked_on_the_back_athwart_on_both_sides_of the_middle_Rib,_with_smal_and_somwhat_long_brownish_marks; the_bottoms_of_the_Leavs_are_a_little_bowed_on_each_side of_the_middle_Rib_somwhat_narrow_with_the_length,_and somwhat_smal_at_the_end._The_Root_is_of_many_black threds,_folded_or_interlaced_together. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_green_all_the_Winter,_but_new_Leavs_spring_every yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Harts-Tongue_is_much_commended_against_the_hardness_and stoppings_of_the_Spleen_and_Liver,_and_against_the_heat_of the_Liver_and_Stomach,_and_against_Lasks_and_the_Bloody Flux:_The_Distilled_Water_therof_is_also_very_good against_the_Passions_of_the_Heart,_and_to_stay_the Hiccough,_to_help_the_falling_of_the_Pallat,_and_stay_the bleeding_of_the_Gums_being_gargled_in_the_mouth. Dioscorides_saith_it_is_good_against_the_stinging_or biting_of_Serpents. {Note_169_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Jupiter_claims_Dominion_over_this_Herb,_therfore_is_a singular_Remedy_for_the_Liver,_both_to_strengthen_it_when weak,_and_eas_it_when_afflicted,_'tis_no_matter_by_what you_should_do_well_to_keep_it_in_a_Syrup_all_the_yeer,_for though_my_Author_say_'tis_green_all_the_yeer,_I_scarce beleev_it. = As_for_the_use_of_it,_my_Directions_at_latter_end_will be_sufficient,_and_enough_for_those_that_are_studious_in Physick_to_whet_their_Brains_upon_for_one_year_or_two. = # ## # chapter 124 HAZEL_NUT # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_ar_so_well_known_to_every_Boy,_that_they_need_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_parched_Kernels_made_into_an_Electuary,_or_the_Milk drawn_from_the_Kernels_with_Mead_or_Honeyed_Water,_is_very good_to_help_an_old_Cough;_and_being_parched_and_a_little Pepper_put_to_them_and_drunk_digesteth_the_Distillations of_Rhewm_from_the_Head:_The_dried_Husks_and_Shels_to_the weight_of_two_drams_taken_in_red_Wine,_staieth_Lasks,_and Womens_Courses,_and_so_doth_the_red_Skin_that_covers_the Kernels_which_is_more_effectual_to_stay_Womens_Courses. {Note_170_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text And_if_this_be_true_as_it_is,_then_why_should_the Vulgar_so_familiarly_affirm,_that_eating_Nuts_causeth shortness_of_Breath_than_which_nothing_is_falser,_for_how can_that_which_strengthens_the_Lungues_cause_shortness_of breath?_I_confess_the_Opinion_is_far_older_than_I_am,_I knew_Tradition_was_a_Friend_to_Errors_before,_but_never that_he_was_the_Father_of_Slanders,_or_are_mens_tongues_so given_to_slandering_one_another_that_they_must_slander Nuts_too,_to_keep_their_tongues_in_use?_If_any_thing_of the_Hazel_Nut_be_stopping_'tis_the_Husks_and_Shels,_and_no body_is_so_mad_to_eat_them_unless_Physically,_and_the_red Skin_which_covers_the_Kernel_which_you_may_easily_pull off._And_thus_have_I_made_an_Apology_for_Nuts_which cannot_speak_for_themselves. = # ## # chapter 125 HAWKWEED # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_many_large_hairy_leaves_lying_on_the_ground, much_rent_or_torn_on_the_sides_into_many_gashes_like Dandelion_but_with_greater_parts_more_like_the_smooth_sow Thistle_from_among_wth_ariseth_a_hollow_rough_stalk_two_or three_foot_high_branched_from_the_middle_upward,_wherin are_set_at_every_Joynt_longer_leaves,_little_or_nothing rent_or_cut_in,_bearing_at_their_tip_sundry_pale,_yellow Flowers_consisting_of_many_small_narrow_leavs,_broad pointed_and_nicked_in_at_the_ends,_set_in_a_double_row_or more,_the_outermost_beeing_larger_than_the_inner,_which form_most_of_the_Hawkweeds_(for_there_are_many_kinds_of them)_do_hold,_which_turne_into_down,_and_with_the_small brownish_seeds,_is_blown_away_with_the_wind:_The_Roote_is long_somwhat_greater_with_many_small_fibres_thereat._The whole_is_full_of_bitter_milke. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_divers_places_about_Field_sides,_and_the path_waies_in_dry_grounds. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_flowreth_&_flies_away_in_the_Sumer_Months. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Hawkweed_(saith_Dioscorides)_is_cooling_somwhat_drying and_binding,_and_therfore_good_for_the_heat_of_the stomach,_and_gnawings_therein,_for_Inflamations_and_the hot_fits_of_Agues._The_Juice_therof_in_wine_helpeth digestion,_discusseth_wind,_hindreth_crudities_abiding_in the_stomack,_and_helpeth_the_difficulty_of_making_Water, the_biting_of_Venemous_Serpents,_and_sting_of_the Scorpion,_if_the_herb_be_also_outwardly_applyed_to_the place,_and_is_very_good_against_all_other_Poysons._A scruple_of_the_dryed_Juyce_given_in_wine_and_vinegar_is {Note_171_here} profitable_for_those_that_have_the_Dropsie._The_decoction of_the_Herb_taken_with_Honey,_digesteth_thin_flegm_in_the chest_or_lungs,_and_with_Hysop_helpeth_the_cough._The Decoction_therof_and_of_wild_Succory_made_with_wine_and taken_helpeth_the_wind_chollick_and_hardness_of_the spleen,_it_procureth_rest_and_sleep,_hindereth_venery_and venereous_dreams,_cooleth,_heats,_purgeth_the_stomach, encreaseth_blood,_&_helpeth_the_diseases_of_the_Reins_and Bladder._Outwardly_applied_it_is_singular_good_for_all the_defects_and_diseases_of_the_eyes,_used_with_some womens_Milke,_and_is_used_wth_good_success_in_fretting_or creeping_ulcers,_especially_in_the_beginning._The_green Herb_bruised_and_with_a_little_Salt_applyed_to_any_place burnt_with_fire_before_blisters_do_arise,_helpeth_them,_as also_inflamations_St._Anthonies_fire_and_al_Pushes,_and eruptions,_heat,_and_salt_Flegm._The_same_applyed_with Meal_and_salt_water_in_manner_of_a_Poltis_to_any_place affected_with_convulsions_and_the_Cramp_or_such_as_are_out of_Joynt_doth_give_help_and_ease._The_distilled_water clenseth_the_skin_and_taketh_away_freckles,_Spots,_the Morphew_or_Wrinkles_in_the_face. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 126 HAWTHORN # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text It_is_not_my_intent_to_trouble_you_with_a_Description of_this_Tree_which_is_so_well_known_that_it_needeth_none. = It_is_ordinarily_but_a_Hedg_Bush,_although_being_pruned and_dressed_it_groweth_to_be_a_Tree_of_a_reasonable height. = As_for_the_Hawthorn_tree_at_Glastenbury,_which_is_said to_flower_yearly_on_Christmas_Day,_it_rather_shews_the superstition_of_those_who_observe_it_for_the_time_of_its Flowring,_than_any_great_wonder,_sith_the_like_may_be found_in_diverse_other_places_of_this_land,_as_in Whey-street_in_Rumney_Marsh,_and_neer_unto_Nantwiche_in Cheshire_by_a_place_called_White-Green,_where_if_the Winter_be_milde_they_will_be_white_blossomes_all_over before_and_about_Christmas,_as_in_May,_if_the_weather_be frosty,_it_Flowreth_not_until_January,_or_that_the_hard weather_be_over. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Berries_or_the_seed_in_the_Berries_beaten_to_pouder and_drunk_in_wine,_are_held_singular_good_against_the stone_and_are_good_for_the_dropsy._The_distilled_water_of the_Flowers_stayeth_the_lask._The_seeds_cleared_from_the Down,_bruised_and_boyled_in_wine_&_drunk_is_good_for inward_tormenting_pains:_If_cloathes_and_spunges_be_wet in_the_said_distilled_water_and_applyed_to_any_place wherin_thornes,_splinters_or_the_like_do_abide_in_the Flesh,_it_will_notably_draw_them_forth. {Note_172_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text And_thus_you_see_the_thorn_gives_a_medicine_for_his_own pricking,_and_so_doth_almost_every_thing_else. = # ## # chapter 127 HEMLOCK # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Common_great_Hemlock_groweth_up_with_a_green_stalk four_or_five_foot_high_or_more,_ful_of_red_spots_somtimes, and_at_the_Joynts_very_large_winged_leavs_set_at_them which_are_divided_into_many_other_winged_leaves,_one_set against_another_dented_about_the_edges,_of_a_sad_green colour_branched_towards_the_top_where_it_is_full_of_Umbles of_white_Flowers,_and_afterwards_with_whitish_flat_Seed: The_Root_is_long,_white,_and_somtimes_crooked_and_hollow within,_the_whol_Plant_and_every_part_hath_a_strong, heady,_and_ill_favor'd_scent,_much_offending_the_Senses. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_all_Countries_of_this_Land_by_Wals_and Hedges_sides,_in_wast_Grounds_and_untilled_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_and_Seedeth_in_July,_or_there_abouts. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Hemlock_is_exceeding_cold_and_very_dangerous, especially_to_be_taken_inwardly:_It_may_safely_be_applied to_Inflamations,_Tumors,_and_Swelling_in_any_part_of_the Body_(save_the_Privy_parts)_as_also_to_St._Anthonies_fire Wheals,_Pushes,_and_creeping_Ulcers_that_rise_of_hot_sharp Humors,_by_cooling_and_repelling_the_heat._The_Leavs bruised_and_laid_to_the_Brow_or_Forehead,_is_good_for their_Eyes_that_are_red_and_swollen,_as_also_to_take_away a_Pin_and_Web_growing_in_the_Eye,_this_is_a_tried Medicine;_Take_a_smal_Handful_of_the_Herb_and_half_so_much Bay_Salt_beaten_together,_and_applied_to_the_contrary Wrest_of_the_Hand_for_twenty_four_Hours,_doth_remove_it_in thrice_dressing._If_the_Root_hereof_be_roasted_under_the Embers,_wrapped_in_double_wet_Papers,_until_it_be_soft_and tender,_and_then_applied_to_the_Gout_in_the_Hands_or Fingers_it_will_quickly_help_this_evil._If_any_shall through_mistake_eat_the_Herb_Hemlock_instead_of_Parsly,_or the_Root_instead_of_a_Parsnip_(both_which_it_is_very_like) whereby_hapneth_a_kind_of_Phrensie,_or_Perturbation_of_the senses,_as_if_they_were_stupified_or_drunk,_The_Remedy_is as_Pliny_saith,_to_drink_of_the_best_and_strongest_pure Wine,_before_it_strike_to_the_Heart,_or_Gentian_put_into Wine_or_a_draught_of_good_vinegar,_wherewith_Tragus_doth affirm_that_he_cured_a_Woman_that_had_eaten_the_Root. {Note_173_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Saturn_claims_Dominion_over_the_Herb,_yet_I_wonder_why it_may_not_be_applied_to_the_privities_in_a_Priapismus,_or continual_standing_of_the_Yard,_it_being_very_beneficial for_that_Disease;_I_suppose_my_Authors_Judgment_was_first upon_the_opposit_Disposition_of_Saturn_to_Venus_in_those Faculties,_and_therfore_he_forbid_the_applying_of_it_to those_parts_that_it_might_not_caus_Barrenness,_or_spoil the_Spirit_Procreative,_which_if_it_do,_yet_applied_to_the Privities_it_stops_lustful_thoughts. = # ## # chapter 128 HEMP # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_to_every_good_Huswife_in_the Country,_that_I_shal_not_need_to_write_any_Description_of it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_sown_in_the_end_of_March,_or_beginning_of_April, and_is_ripe_in_August_or_September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Seed_of_Hemp_consumeth_Wind,_and_by_the_much_use thereof_disperseth_it_so_much_that_it_drieth_up_the natural_Seed_for_Procreation;_yet_being_boyled_in_Milk_and taken,_helpeth_such_as_have_a_hot_dry_Cough._The_Dutch make_an_Emulsion_out_of_the_Seed,_and_give_it_with_good success_to_those_that_have_the_Jaundice,_especially_in_the {Note_174_here} beginning_of_the_Disease_if_there_be_no_Ague_accompanying it,_for_it_openeth_Obstructions_of_the_Gall,_and_causeth digestion_of_Choller._The_Emulsion_or_Decoction_of_the Seed_staieth_Lasks_and_continual_Fluxes,_easeth_the Chollick,_and_allayeth_the_troublesom_Humors_in_the Bowels,_and_staieth_bleeding_at_the_Mouth,_Nose,_or_other place,_some_of_the_Leavs_being_fried_with_the_Blood_of that_bleed,_and_so_given_them_to_eat._It_is_held_very good_to_kill_the_Worms_in_man_or_Beast,_and_the_Juyce dropped_into_the_Ears_killeth_Worms_in_them,_and_draweth forth_Earwigs,_or_other_living_Creatures_gotten_into_them. {Note_175_here} The_Decoction_of_the_Root_allayeth_Inflamations_in_the Head_or_any_other_parts;_the_Herb_it_self,_or_the Distilled_Water_thereof_doth_the_like:_The_Decoction_of the_Roots_easeth_the_pains_of_the_Gout,_the_hard_Tumors, or_Knots_in_the_Joynts,_the_pains_and_shrinking_of_the Sinews,_and_the_pains_of_the_Hips:_The_fresh_Juyce_mixed with_a_little_Oyl_and_Butter,_is_good_for_any_place_that hath_been_burnt_with_fire_being_thereto_applied. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_a_Plant_of_Saturn,_and_good_for_something_els_you see_than_to_make_Halters_only. = # ## # chapter 129 HENBANE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_common_Henbane_hath_very_large,_thick,_soft,_wooly Leavs_lying_upon_the_ground,_much_cut_in_or_torn_on_the edges_of_a_dark_ill_grayish_green_colour,_among_which_rise up_divers_thick_&_short_Stalks_two_or_three_foot_high, spread_into_divers_smaller_Branches_with_lesser_Leavs_on them,_and_many_hollow_Flowers_scarce_appearing_above_the Husks,_and_usually_torn_on_the_one_side,_ending_in_five round_points_growing_one_above_another,_of_a_deadish yellow_colour,_somwhat_paler_toward_the_edges,_with_many purplish_Veins_therein,_and_of_a_dark_yellowish_purple_in the_bottom_of_the_Flower,_with_a_smal_pointel_of_the_same colour_in_the_middle,_each_of_them_standing_in_hard_close Husk,_which_after_the_Flower_is_past,_groweth_very_like the_Husk_of_Asarabacca,_and_somwhat_sharp_at_the_top Points,_wherein_is_contained_much_smal_Seed_very_like Poppy_Seed,_but_of_a_dusky_grayish_colour._The_Root_is great,_white_and_thick,_branching_forth_divers_waies_under ground,_so_like_a_Parsnip_Root_(but_that_it_is_not_so white)_that_it_hath_deceived_divers._The_whol_Plant_more than_the_Root_hath_a_heavy_ill_soporiferous_smell_somwhat offensive. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_commonly_groweth_by_the_way_sides,_and_under_Hedg sides_and_Wals. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_July,_and_springeth_again_yeerly_of_its own_Seed. = I_doubt_my_Author_mistook_July_for_June,_if_not_for May. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leavs_of_Henbane_do_cool_all_hot_Inflamations_in the_Eyes_or_any_other_part_of_the_Body;_and_are_good_to asswage_all_manner_of_Swellings_of_the_Cods_or_Womens Breasts,_or_els_where,_if_they_be_boyled_in_Wine,_and either_applied_themselves_or_the_Fomentation_warm;_it_also asswageth_the_pain_of_the_Gout,_the_Sciatica_and_all_other pains_in_the_Joynts_which_arise_from_an_hot_caus._And applied_with_Vinegar_to_the_Forehead_and_Temples,_helpeth the_Headach_and_want_of_sleep_in_hot_Feavers._The_Juyce of_the_Herb_or_Seed,_or_the_Oyl_drawn_from_the_Seed_doth the_like._The_Oyl_of_the_Seed_is_helpful_for_the Deafness,_Nois,_and_Worms_in_the_Ears,_being_dropped therein;_the_Juyce_of_the_Herb,_or_Root_doth_also_the same._The_Decoction_of_the_Herb,_or_Seed,_or_both, killeth_Lice_in_Man_and_Beast._The_fume_of_the_dried_Herb Stalks_and_Seed_burned,_quickly_healeth_Swellings, Chilblains,_or_Kibes_in_the_Hands_or_Feet,_by_holding_them in_the_fume_thereof._The_Remedy_to_help_those_that_have taken_Henbane_is_to_drink_Goats_Milk,_Honyed_Water_or_Pine Kernels,_with_Sweet_Wine:_or_in_the_absence_of_these, Fennel_Seed,_Nettle_Seed,_the_Seed_of_Cresses,_Mustard,_or Radish,_as_also_Onions,_or_Garlick_taken_in_Wine,_do_all help_to_free_them_from_danger,_and_restore_them_to_their due_temper_again. {Note_176_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Take_notice_that_this_Herb_must_never_be_taken inwardly,_outwardly,_an_Oyl,_Oyntment,_or_Plaister_of_it, is_most_admirable_for_the_Gout,_to_cool_the_Venerial_heat of_the_Reins_in_the_French_Pox,_to_stop_the_Toothach_being applied_to_the_aching_side,_to_allay_all_Inflamations,_and to_help_the_Diseases_before_premised. = I_wonder_in_my_Heart_how_Astrologers_could_take_on_them to_make_this_an_Herb_of_Jupiter,_and_yet_Mizaldus,_a_man of_a_penetrating_Brain,_was_also_of_this_Opinion_as_wel_as the_rest,_the_Herb_is_indeed_under_the_Dominion_of_Saturn, and_I_prove_it_by_this_Argument. = All_the_Herbs_which_delight_most_to_grow_in_Saturnine places,_are_Saturnine_Herbs. = But_Henbane_delights_most_to_grow_in_Saturnine_places, and_whol_Cart_loads_of_it_may_be_found_neer_the_places where_they_empty_the_common_Jakes,_and_scarce_a_stinking Ditch_to_be_found_without,_it_growing_by_it. = Ergo_'tis_an_Herb_of_Saturn. = # ## # chapter 130 HERB_ROBERT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_with_a_reddish_stalk_two_foot_high, having_divers_leaves_thereon_upon_very_long_and_reddish footstalkes,_divided_at_the_ends_into_three_or_five divisions,_each_of_them_cut_in_on_the_edges_some_deeper then_others,_and_all_dented_likewise_about_the_edges, which_often_tims_turn_reddish:_At_the_tops_of_the_stalk come_forth_divers_flowers_made_of_five_leavs,_much_larger than_the_Doves_foot,_and_of_a_more_reddish_colour_after which_come_beak_heads_as_in_others:_The_Roote_is_small and_threddy,_and_smelleth_as_the_whole_plant_very_strong, almost_stinking. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_frequently_every_where_by_way_sides,_upon ditch_banks,_and_wast_grounds_whersoever_one_goeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_flowreth_in_June_and_July_chiefly,_and_the_seed_is ripe_shortly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Herb_Robert_is_commended_not_only_against_the_stone, but_to_stay_bloud,_where_or_howsoever_flowing;_it_speedily healeth_all_green_wounds,_and_is_effectual_in_old_ulcers in_the_privy_parts_or_else_where. {Note_177_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text You_may_perswade_your_self_this_is_true_and_also conceive_a_good_reason_for_it,_if_you_doe_but_consider 'tis_an_herb_of_Venus_for_al_it_hath_gotten_a_mans_name. = # ## # chapter 131 HERB_TRUE-LOVE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_ordinary_Herb_True-love,_hath_a_small_creeping_Root running_under_the_upper_crust_of_the_ground,_somwhat_like a_Coutchgrass_Root_but_not_so_white,_shooting_forth_stalks with_leavs,_some_wherof_carry_no_berries,_though_others do,_every_stalk_smooth_without_Joynts_and_blackish_green, rising_about_half_a_foot_high_if_it_bear_berries_otherwise seldom_so_high,_bearing_at_the_top_four_leaves_set directly_one_against_another_in_maner_of_a_Cross_or_a Riband_tied_(as_it_is_called)_on_a_True-loves_Knot:_which are_each_of_them_a_part:_somwhat_like_unto_a_Nightshade Leav,_but_somwhat_broader,_having_somtimes_but_three Leavs,_sometimes_five,_sometimes_six,_and_these_somtimes greater_than_in_others._In_the_middle_of_the_four_Leavs riseth_up_one_smal_slender_Stalk_about_an_inch_high, bearing_at_the_top_thereof_one_Flower_spread_open_like_a Star_consisting_of_four_small_and_narrow_long_pointed Leavs_of_a_yellowish_green_colour,_and_four_other_lying between_them_lesser_than_they;_in_the_middle_wherof standeth_a_round_dark_purplish_Button_or_Head,_compassed about_with_eight_smal_yellow_Mealy_threds,_with_three colours_make_it_the_more_conspicuous_and_lovely_to_behold: This_Button_or_Head_in_the_middle,_when_the_other_Leavs are_withered,_becometh_a_blackish_Purple_Berry_full_of Juyce_of_the_bigness_of_a_reasonable_Grape,_having_within it_many_white_Seeds:_The_whol_Plant_is_without_any manifest_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_Woods_and_Copses,_and_somtimes_in_the corners_or_borders_of_Fields_and_wast_Grounds_in_very_many places_of_this_Land;_and_abundantly_in_the_Woods,_Copses, and_other_places_about_Chisselhurst_and_Maidstone_in_Kent. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_spring_up_in_the_middle_of_April_or_May,_and_are in_Flower_soon_after;_The_Berries_are_ripe_in_the_end_of May,_and_in_some_places_in_June. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leavs_or_Berries_hereof_are_effectual_to_expel poyson_of_all_sorts,_especially_that_of_the_Aconites,_as also_the_Plague,_and_other_Pestilential_Diseases._Some have_been_holpen_therby_saith_Mathiolus,_that_have_lien long_in_a_lingring_sickness,_and_others_that_by_Witchcraft (as_it_was_thought)_were_become_half_foolish,_by_taking_a {Note_178_here} dram_of_the_Seeds_or_Berries_hereof_in_Pouder_every_day for_twenty_daies_together,_they_were_restored_to_their former_health._The_Roots_in_Pouder_taken_in_Wine_easeth the_pains_of_the_chollick_speedily:_The_Leavs_are_very effectual_as_well_for_green_Wounds,_as_to_clens_and_heal up_old_filthy_Sores_and_Ulcers;_and_is_very_powerful_to discuss_all_Tumors,_and_Swellings_in_the_Cods,_privy Parts,_or_Groyn,_or_in_any_part_of_the_Body,_and_speedily to_ally_all_Inflamations._The_Leavs_or_their_Juyce applied_to_Felons,_or_those_Nails_of_the_Hands_or_Toes that_have_Imposthumes_or_Sores_gathered_together_at_the Roots_of_them,_healeth_them_in_short_space. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Herb_is_not_to_be_described_for_the_premises,_but is_fit_to_be_nourished_in_every_good_Womans_Garden. = Venus_owns_it. = # ## # chapter 132 HYSOP # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_to_be_an_Inhabitant_in_every Garden,_that_it_wil_save_me_Labor_in_writing_a_Description thereof._The_Vertues_are_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Dioscorides_saith_that_Hysop_boyled_with_Rue_and_Honey, and_drunk,_helpeth_those_that_are_troubled_with_Coughs, shortness_of_breath,_wheesing,_and_Rhewmatick Distillations_upon_the_Lungs:_Taken_also_with_Oximel,_it purgeth_gross_Humors_by_the_Stool;_and_with_Honey_killeth Worms_in_the_Belly;_and_with_fresh_or_new_Figs_bruised, helpeth_to_loosen_the_Belly,_and_more_forcibly_if_the_Root of_Flower-de-luce_and_Cresses_be_added_therto._It amendeth_and_cherisheth_the_Native_colour_of_the_Body spoiled_by_the_yellow_Jaundice,_and_being_taken_with_Figs and_Nitre_helpeth_the_Dropsie_and_the_Spleen._Being boyled_with_Wine,_it_is_good_to_wash_Inflamations:_and taketh_away_black_and_blew_Spots_and_Marks_that_come_by Strokes,_Bruises,_or_Fals,_being_applied_with_warm_Water. {Note_179_here} It_is_an_excellent_Medicine_for_the_Quinsie,_or_Swelling in_the_Throat,_to_wash_and_gargle_it,_being_boyed_with Figs._It_helpeth_the_Toothach,_being_boyled_in_Vinegar, and_gargled_therwith._The_hot_Vapors_of_the_Decoction taken_by_a_Funnel_in_at_the_Ears,_easeth_the_Inflamations and_singing_nois_of_them:_Being_bruised_and_Salt,_Honey, and_Cummin_Seed_put_to_it,_it_helpeth_those_that_are_stung by_Serpents._The_Oyl_thereof_being_anoynted_killeth_Lice, and_taketh_away_Itching_of_the_Head:_It_helpeth_those that_have_the_Falling-sickness_which_way_soever_it_be applied:_It_helpeth_to_expectorate_tough_Flegm,_and_is effectual_in_al_cold_Griefs,_or_Diseases_of_the_Chest_and Lungs,_being_taken_either_in_a_Syrup_or_licking_Medicine. The_green_Herb_bruised_and_a_little_Sugar_put_thereto, doth_quickly_heal_any_cut,_or_green_Wound,_being_therunto applied. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Herb_is_Jupiters,_and_the_Sign_Cancer;_It strengthens_all_the_parts_of_the_Body_under_Cancer_and Jupiter,_which_what_they_be_may_be_found_amply_discoursed of_in_my_Astrological_Judgment_of_Diseases. = # ## # chapter 133 HOPS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_well_known_that_they_need_no_Description, I_mean_the_manured_kind_which_every_good_Husband_or Huswife_is_acquainted_with. = The_wild_Hop_groweth_up_as_the_other_doth,_ramping_upon Trees_or_Hedges_that_stand_next_unto_them,_with_rough branches,_and_Leavs_like_the_former;_but_it_giveth_smaller Heads_&_in_far_less_plenty_than_it,_so_that_there_is scarce_a_Head_or_two_seen_in_a_year_on_divers_of_this_wild kind;_wherein_consisteth_the_chief_difference. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_delight_to_grow_on_low_moist_grounds,_and_are found_in_all_parts_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_spring_not_up_until_April,_and_Flower_not_until the_latter_end_of_June,_the_heads_are_not_gathered_until the_middle_or_latter_end_of_September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Physical_operation_is_to_open_Obstructions_of_the Liver_and_Spleen_to_clens_the_Blood,_to_loosen_the_Belly, to_clens_the_Reins_from_Gravel,_and_provoke_Urine._The Decoction_of_the_tops_of_Hops,_as_well_of_the_tame_as_the wild,_worketh_the_same_effects._In_clensing_the_Blood they_help_to_cure_the_French_Disease,_and_al_manner_of Scabs,_Itch,_and_other_breakings_out_in_the_Body,_as_also al_Tetters,_Ringworms,_and_spreading_Sores,_the_Morphew, and_all_discolourings_of_the_Skin._The_Decoction_of_the {Note_180_here} Flowers_and_tops,_do_help_to_expel_poyson_that_any_one hath_drunk:_Half_a_dram_of_the_Seed_in_Pouder_taken_in drink,_killeth_Worms_in_the_Body,_bringeth_down_Womens Courses,_and_expelleth_Urin:_A_Syrup_made_of_the_Juyce and_Sugar,_cureth_the_yellow_Jaundice,_easeth_the_Headach that_comes_of_Heat,_and_tempereth_the_heat_of_the_Liver and_Stomach,_and_is_profitably_given_in_long_and_hot_Agues that_rise_of_Choller_and_Blood._Both_the_wild_and_the manured_are_of_one_property,_and_alike_effectual_in_al_the aforesaid_Diseases. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text By_all_these_Testimonies,_Beer_appears_to_be_better than_Ale. = Mars_owns_the_Plant,_and_then_Dr._Reason_will_tell_you how_it_performs_these_actions. = # ## # chapter 134 HOREHOUND # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Common_Horehound_groweth_up_with_square_hoary_Stalks, half_a_yard_or_two_foot_high,_set_at_the_Joynts_with_two round_crumpled_rough_Leavs,_of_a_sullen_hoary_green colour,_of_a_reasonable_good_scent,_but_a_very_bitter tast:_The_Flowers_are_smal,_white_and_gaping,_set_in rough,_hard,_prickly_Husks,_round_about_the_Joynts_with the_leaves_from_the_middle_of_the_Stalk_upwards,_wherein afterwards_is_found_smal_round_blackish_Seed._The_root_is blackish,_hard,_and_woody,_with_many_strings_thereat,_and abideth_many_years. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_found_in_many_parts_of_this_Land,_in_dry_grounds and_wast_green_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_or_about_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in Augst. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text A_Decoction_of_the_dried_Herb_with_the_Seed,_or_the Juyce_of_the_green_Herb_taken_with_Honey,_is_a_Remedy_for those_that_are_pursie_or_short_winded,_or_have_a_Cough_or are_fallen_into_a_Consumption_either_through_long sickness,_or_thin_Distillations_of_Rhewm_upon_the_Lungs. It_helpeth_to_expectorate_tough_Flegm_from_the_Chest, being_taken_with_the_Roots_of_Iris_or_Orris._It_is_given to_Women_to_bring_down_their_Courses,_to_expel_the Afterbirth,_and_to_them_that_have_sore_and_long_Travails, as_also_to_those_that_have_taken_Poyson,_or_are_stung_or bitten_by_Venemous_Serpents:_The_Leavs_used_with_Honey purge_foul_Ulcers_stay_running_or_creeping_sores,_and_the growing_of_the_Flesh_over_the_Nails._It_also_helpeth {Note_181_here} pains_of_the_sides._The_Juyce_thereof_with_Wine_and_Honey helpeth_to_cleer_the_Eyesight,_and_snuffed_up_into_the Nostrils,_purgeth_away_the_yellow_Jaundice,_and_with_a little_Oyl_of_Roses_dropped_into_the_Ears_easeth_the_pains of_them._Galen_saith_it_openeth_Obstructions_both_of_the Liver_and_Spleen,_purgeth_the_Breast_and_Lungues_of_Flegm; and_used_outwardly,_it_both_clenseth_and_digesteth._A decoction_of_Horehound_(saith_Mathiolus)_is_available_for those_that_have_bad_Livers,_and_for_such_as_have_Itches and_running_Tetters;_The_Pouder_hereof_taken,_or_the Decoction,_killeth_Worms._The_green_Leavs_bruised_and boyled_in_old_Hogs_Greas_unto_an_Oyntment,_healeth_the biting_of_Dogs_abateth_the_Swellings_of_Womens_Breasts, and_taketh_away_the_Swelling_and_Pains_that_come_by_any pricking_of_Thorns,_or_such_like_means,_and_used_with Vinegar_it_clenseth_and_healeth_Tetters._There_is_a_Syrup made_of_Horehound_to_be_had_at_the_Apothecaries,_very_good for_old_Coughs,_to_rid_the_tough_Flegm,_as_also_to_avoid cold_Rhewm_from_the_Lungs_of_old_Folks,_and_for_those_that are_Asmatick_or_short_winded. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 135 HORSTAIL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Of_this_there_are_many_kinds,_but_I_shall_not_trouble you_not_my_self_with_any_large_Description_of_them,_which to_do,_were_but_as_the_Proverb_is,_to_find_a_knot_in_a Rush;_All_the_kinds_hereof_being_nothing_else_but_knotted Rushes,_some_with_Leavs_and_some_without:_Take_the Description_of_the_most_eminent_sort_as_followeth. = The_greater_Horstail_at_the_first_springing_hath_Heads somwhat_like_those_of_Asparagus,_and_after_grow_to_be hard,_rough,_hollow_Stalks,_joynted_at_sundry_places_up_to the_top,_a_foot_high,_so_made_as_if_the_lower_part_were put_into_the_upper,_whereat_grow_on_each_side_a_Bush_of smal,_long,_Rush-like_hard_Leavs,_each_part_resembling_a Hors_Tail_(from_whence_it_was_so_called)._At_the_tops_of the_Stalks_come_forth_smal_Catkins_like_to_those_of_Trees. The_Root_creepeth_under_ground_having_Joynts_at_sundry places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_(as_most_of_the_other_sorts_hereof)_groweth_in_wet grounds. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_spring_up_in_April,_and_their_blooming_Catkins_in July,_seeding_for_the_most_part_in_August,_and_then_perish down_to_the_ground,_rising_afresh_in_the_Spring. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Horstail,_the_smoother_rather_than_the_rough,_and_the Leaved_rather_than_the_Bare_are_most_Physical._It_is_very powerful_to_stanch_bleedings_whersoever,_either_inward_or outward,_the_Juyce_or_Decoction,_or_distilled_Water applied_outwardly:_It_staieth_also_al_sorts_of_Lasks_and Fluxes_in_Man_or_Woman,_and_the_pissing_of_Blood,_and healeth_also_not_only_the_inward_Ulcers,_and_excoriations of_the_Entrails,_Bladder,_&c._but_al_other_sorts_of_foul, moist,_and_running_Ulcers,_and_soon_sodereth_together_the tops_of_green_Wounds;_It_cureth_also_Ruptures_in_Children. {Note_182_here} The_Decoction_hereof_in_Wine_being_drunk_provoketh_Urin, and_helpeth_the_Stone_and_the_Strangury;_and_the_distilled Water_thereof_drunk_two_or_three_times_in_a_day,_a_smal quantity_at_a_time;_as_also_easeth_the_Intrails_or_Guts, and_is_effectual_against_a_Cough_that_cometh_by distillation_from_the_Head._The_Juyce_or_distilled_Water being_warmed,_and_hot_Inflamations,_Pustules,_or_red Wheals,_and_other_breakings_out_in_the_Skin,_being_bathed therewith_doth_help_them,_and_doth_no_less_eas_the Swellings,_heat,_and_Inflamations_of_the_Fundament_or Privy_parts_in_Man_or_Woman. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Herb_is_belonging_to_Saturn_yet_is_very_harmless, and_excellent_good_for_the_Premises. = # ## # chapter 136 HOUSLEEKS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_wel_known_unto_my_Country_Men_that_I_shal not_need_to_write_any_Description_of_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_commonly_on_Walls_and_Hous_sides,_and flowreth_in_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_ordinary_Housleek_is_good_for_all_inward_heats,_as wel_as_outward,_and_in_the_Eyes_or_other_parts_of_the Body:_A_Posset_made_with_the_Juyce_of_Housleek_is singular_good_in_al_hot_Agues,_for_it_cooleth_and tempereth_the_Blood_and_Spirits,_and_quench_the_thirst; and_is_also_good_to_stay_al_hot_Defluxions_of_sharp_and salt_Rhewms_in_the_Eyes,_the_Juyce_being_dropped_into them,_or_into_the_Ears_helpeth_them;_It_helpeth_also_other Fluxes_of_Humors_into_the_Bowels,_and_the_immoderate Courses_of_Women._It_cooleth_and_restraineth_also_all other_hot_Inflamations._St._Anthonies_Fire,_Scaldings_and Burnings,_the_Shingles,_fretting_Ulcers,_Cankers,_Tetters, Ringworms_and_the_like,_and_much_easeth_the_pain_of_the Gout_proceeding_from_an_hot_caus._The_Juyce_also_taketh away_Warts_and_Corns_in_the_Hands_or_Feet,_being_often bathed_therewith,_and_the_Skin_of_the_Leavs_being_laid_on {Note_183_here} them_afterwards._It_easeth_also_the_Headach,_and distempered_heat_of_the_Brain_in_Phrensies,_or_through want_of_sleep,_being_applied_to_the_Temples_and_Forehead. The_Leavs_bruised_and_laid_upon_the_Crown_or_Seam_of_the Head_staieth_bleeding_at_the_Nose_very_quickly._The distilled_Water_of_the_Herb_is_profitable_for_all_the purposes_aforesaid:_The_Leavs_being_gently_rubbed_on_any place_stung_with_Nettles_or_Bees,_doth_quickly_take_away the_Pain. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_of_Jupiter,_and_it_is_reported_by Myzaldus_to_preserve,_it_grows_upon_from_Fire_and Lightning. = # ## # chapter 137 HOUNDSTONGUE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_great_ordinary_Houndstongue_hath_many_long_and somwhat_narrow,_soft,_hairy_darkish_green_Leavs,_lying_on the_ground_somwhat_like_unto_Bugloss_Leavs,_from_among which_riseth_up_a_rough_hairy_Stalk_about_two_foot_high, with_some_smaller_Leavs_thereon,_and_branched_at_the_top into_divers_parts,_with_a_smal_Leaf_at_the_Foot_of_every Branch,_which_is_somwhat_long,_with_many_Flowers_set_along the_same,_which_Branch_is_crooked_or_turned_inwards_before it_Flowreth_and_openeth_by_degrees_as_the_Flowers_do_blow, which_consist_of_four_smal_purplish_red_Leavs_of_a_dead colour,_scarce_rising_out_of_the_Husk_wherein_they_stand, with_some_threds_in_the_middle:_It_hath_somtimes_a_white Flower._After_the_Flowers_are_past_there_cometh_rough flat_Seed,_with_a_smal_pointel_in_the_middle,_easily cleaving_to_any_Garment_that_is_toucheth,_and_not_so easily_pulled_off_again:_The_root_is_black,_thick,_and long,_hard_to_break,_and_ful_of_a_clammy_Juyce,_smelling somwhat_strong,_of_an_evil_scent_as_the_Leavs_also_do. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_most_places_of_this_Land,_in_wast grounds,_and_untilled_places_by_high_way_sides,_Lanes,_and Hedg_sides. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_May_and_June,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe shortly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Root_is_very_effectually_used_in_Pills,_as_wel_as in_Decoctions,_or_otherwise,_to_stay_al_sharp_and_thin Defluxions_of_Rhewm_from_the_Head_into_the_Eyes_or_Nose, or_upon_the_Stomach_or_Lungs,_as_also_for_Coughs_or shortness_of_breath._The_Leavs_boyled_in_Wine_(saith Dioscorides)_but_others_do_rather_appoint_it_to_be_made {Note_184_here} with_Water,_and_to_ad_thereto_Oyl_and_Salt,_mollifieth_or openeth_the_Belly_downwards;_it_also_helpeth_to_cure_the biting_of_a_mad_Dog,_some_of_the_Leavs_being_also_applied to_the_Wound:_The_Leavs_bruised,_or_the_Juyce_of_them boyled_in_Hogs_Lard,_and_applied,_helpeth_the_falling_away of_the_Hair_which_cometh_of_hot_and_sharp_humors;_as_also for_any_place_that_is_scalded_or_burnt:_The_Leavs_bruised and_laid_to_any_green_Wound_doth_heal_it_up_quickly._The Root_baked_under_the_Embers_wrapped_in_Past,_or_wet Papers,_or_in_a_wet_double_Cloth,_and_thereof_a Suppository_made_and_put_up_into,_or_applied_to_the Fundament,_doth_very_effectually_help_the_painful_Piles_or Hemorrhoids._The_distilled_Water_of_the_Herb_and_Roots, is_very_good_to_al_the_purposes_aforesaid,_to_be_used_as wel_inwardly_to_drink,_as_outwardly_to_wash_any_sore places,_or_it_healeth_al_manner_of_Wounds_and_Punctures and_those_foul_Ulcers_that_arise_by_the_French_Pox. {Note_185_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Mizaldus_ads_to_this,_that_the_Leavs_laid_under_the Feet_wil_keep_the_Dogs_from_barking_at_you,_Houndstongue becaus_it_tries_the_Tongue_of_Hounds,_whether_it_be_true or_not_I_never_tried_yet_I_have_cured_the_biting_of_a_mad Dog_with_this_only_Medicine. = # ## # chapter 138 ST_JOHNS_WORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_St._Johns-wort_shooteth_forth_brownish, upright,_hard,_round_Stalks,_two_foot_high,_spreading_many Branches_from_the_sides_up_to_the_tops_of_them_with_two smal_Leavs_set_one_against_another_at_every_place,_which are_of_a_deep_green_colour,_somwhat_like_the_Leavs_of_the lesser_Centaury,_but_narrower,_and_ful_of_smal_holes_in every_Leaf,_which_cannot_be_so_wel_perceived_as_when_they are_held_up_to_the_light:_At_the_tops_of_the_Stalks_and Branches_stand_yellow_Flowers_made_of_five_Leavs_apiece, with_many_yellow_threds_in_the_middle,_which_being_bruised do_yeild_a_reddish_Juyce_like_blood_after_which_come_smal round_Heads_wherein_is_contained_smal_blackish_Seed smelling_like_Rozin:_The_Root_is_hard_and_woody_with divers_strings_and_fibres_at_it,_and_of_a_brownish_colour which_abideth_in_the_ground_many_yeers,_shooting_anew every_Spring. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_in_Woods_and_Copses,_as_wel_those_that_are shady,_as_open_to_the_Sun. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_about_Midsummer,_and_in_July,_and_their Seed_is_ripe_in_the_latter_end_of_July_or_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text St._Johns-wort,_is_as_singular_a_Wound_Herb_as_any other_whatsoever,_either_for_inward_Wounds,_Hurts,_or Bruises,_to_be_boyled_in_Wine_and_drunk,_or_prepared_into Oyl_or_Oyntment,_Bath_or_Lotion_outwardly:_It_hath_power to_open_Obstructions,_to_dissolve_Swellings_to_close_up the_Lips_of_Wounds,_and_to_strengthen_the_parts_that_are weak_&_feeble._The_Decoction_of_the_Herb_and_Flowers,_but {Note_186_here} of_the_Seed_especially_in_Wine_being_drunk;_or_the_Seed made_into_Pouder_and_drunk_with_the_Juyce_of_Knotgrass, helpeth_al_manner_of_spitting_and_Vomiting_of_Blood,_be_it by_any_Vein_broken_inwardly,_by_Bruises,_Falls,_or howsoever:_The_same_helpeth_those_that_are_bitten_or stung_by_any_Venemous_Creature:_And_is_good_for_those that_are_troubled_with_the_Stone_in_their_Kidneys,_or_that cannot_make_water;_and_being_applied_provoketh_Womens Courses._Two_drams_of_the_Seed_of_St._Johns-wort_made {Note_187_here} into_Pouder_and_drunk_in_a_little_Broth,_doth_gently_expel Choller,_or_congealed_Blood_in_the_Stomach;_The_Decoction of_the_Leavs_and_Seeds_being_drunk_somwhat_warm_before_the Fits_of_Agues,_whether_by_the_Tertians,_or_Quartanes,_doth alter_the_fits,_and_by_often_using_doth_take_them_quite away:_The_Seed_is_much_commended_being_drunk_for_forty daies_together,_to_help_the_Sciatica:_The_Falling sickness,_and_the_Palsey. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_under_the_Coelestial_Sign_Leo,_and_under_the Dominion_of_the_Sun,_it_may_be_if_you_meet_with_a_Papist that_is_an_Astrologer,_he_will_tel_you_St._John_made_it over_to_him_by_a_Letter_of_Attourney,_especially_if_withal he_be_a_Lawyer_also. = # ## # chapter 139 IVY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_to_every_Child_al_to_grow_in Woods_upon_the_Trees,_and_upon_the_stone_Walls_of Churches,_Houses,_&c._and_somtimes_to_grow_alone_of_it self,_though_but_seldom. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_not_until_July,_and_the_Berries_are_not ripe_til_Christide_that_they_have_felt_the_Winter_Frosts. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text A_pugil_of_the_Flowers,_which_may_be_about_a_dram (saith_Dioscorides)_drunk_twice_a_day_in_red_Wine,_helpeth the_Lask_and_Bloody_Flux._It_is_an_enemy_to_the_Nerves and_Sinews_being_much_taken_inwardly,_but_very_helpful unto_them_being_outwardly_applied._Pliny_saith_that_the yellow_Berries_are_good_against_the_Jaundice,_and_taken before_one_be_set_to_drink_hard,_preserveth_from drunkeness,_and_helpeth_those_that_spit_Blood:_and_that {Note_188_here} the_white_Berries_being_taken_inwardly,_or_applied outwardly_killeth_the_Worms_in_the_Belly._The_Berries_are a_singular_Remedy_to_prevent_the_Plague,_as_also_to_free them_from_it_that_have_got_it,_by_drinking_the_Berries therof_made_in_Pouder,_for_two_or_three_daies_together: They_being_taken_in_Wine_do_certainly_help_to_break_the Stone,_provoke_Urine_and_Womens_Courses._The_fresh_Leavs of_Ivy_boyled_in_Vinegar,_and_applied_warm_to_the_sides_of {Note_189_here} those_that_are_troubled_with_the_Spleen,_Ach,_or_Stitch_in the_sides,_doth_give_them_much_eas:_The_same_applied_with some_Rosewater_and_Oyl_of_Roses_to_the_Temples_and Forehead,_easeth_the_Headach_though_it_be_of_long continuace._The_fresh_Leavs_boyled_in_Wine,_and_old filthy_Ulcers_that_are_hard_to_be_cured_washed_therewith, doth_wonderfully_help_to_clens_and_heal_them,_it_also quickly_healeth_green_Wounds,_as_also_it_is_effectual_to heal_al_Burnings_and_Scaldings,_and_all_kinds_of ezuicerations_coming_thereby._or_by_Salt_Flegm_or_hot Humors_in_other_parts_of_the_Body._The_Juyce_of_the Berries_or_Leavs_snuffed_up_into_the_Nose,_purgeth_the head_and_Brain_of_thin_Rhewm_that_maketh_Defluxions_into the_Eyes_and_Nose,_and_cureth_the_Ulcers_and_Stench therin:_The_same_dropped_into_the_Ears_helpeth_the_old and_running_Sores_of_them._Those_that_are_troubled_with the_Spleen_shal_find_much_eas_by_continual_drinking_out_of a_Cup_made_of_Ivy,_so_as_the_drink_may_stand_some_smal time_therein_before_it_be_drunk._Cato_saith,_that_Wine put_into_such_a_Cup_wil_soak_through_it,_by_reason_of_the Antipathy_that_is_between_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text There_seems_to_be_a_very_Antipathy_between_Wine_and Ivy,_for_if_any_have_got_a_surfet_by_drinking_Wine,_his speediest_cure_is_to_drink_a_draught_of_the_same_Wine wherein_a_handful_of_Ivy_Leavs_being_first_bruised_have been_boyled. = # ## # chapter 140 KIDNEYWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_many_thick,_flat,_and_round_Leavs_growing from_the_Root,_every_one_having_a_long_Footstalk_fastned underneth_about_the_middle_of_it_and_a_little_unevenly waved_somtimes_about_the_edges,_of_a_pale_green_colour, and_somwhat_hollow_on_the_upper_side_like_a_Sawcer;_from among_which_rise_one_or_more_tender_smooth_hollow_Stalks half_a_foot_high_with_two_or_three_smal_Leavs_thereon, usually_not_round_as_those_below,_but_somwhat_long_and devided_at_the_edges:_The_tops_are_somtimes_devided_into long_Branches,_bearing_a_number_of_Flowers,_set_round about_a_long_spike_one_above_another,_which_are_hollow_and like_a_little_Bell,_of_a_whitish_green_colour,_after_which come_smal_Heads_containing_very_smal_brownish_Seed,_which falling_on_the_ground,_wil_plentifully_spring_up_before Winter,_if_it_have_moisture._The_Root_is_round_and_most usually_smooth,_grayish_without_and_white_within,_having smal_fibres_at_the_head_of_the_Root,_and_bottom_of_the Stalk. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_very_plentifully_in_many_places_of_this Land,_but_especially_in_all_the_West_parts_thereof,_upon stone_and_mud_Wals,_upon_Rocks_also,_and_in_stony_places upon_the_ground,_at_the_Bottom_of_old_Trees,_and_somtimes on_the_Bodies_of_them_that_are_decayed_and_rotten. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_usually_Flowreth_in_the_beginning_of_May_and_the Seed_is_ripening_quickly_after,_sheddeth_it_self:_so_that about_the_end_of_Many_usually,_the_Leavs_and_Stalks,_are withered,_dry,_and_gone_until_September,_that_the_Leavs spring_up_again,_and_so_abide_all_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce_or_the_distilled_water_being_drunk_is_very effectual_for_al_Inflamations_and_unnatural_heats,_to_cool a_fainting_hot_Stomach,_or_a_hot_Liver_or_the_Bowels:_The bruised_Herb_or_the_place_bathed_with_the_Juyce_or {Note_190_here} distilled_Water_thereof_and_outwardly_applied_healeth Pimples,_Redness,_St._Anthonies_Fire,_and_other_outward heats_and_Inflamations._The_said_Juyce_or_Water_helpeth much_also_to_heal_sore_Kidneys,_torn_or_fretted_by_the Stone,_or_exulcerated_within,_and_easeth_the_pains;_It also_provoketh_Urine,_and_is_available_for_the_Dropsie, and_helpeth_to_break_the_Stone,_cooling_the_Inflamed_parts and_other_pains_of_the_Bowels,_and_the_bloody_Flux;_It_is singular_good_to_cool_the_painful_Piles,_or_Hemorrhoidal Veins,_the_Juyce_being_used_as_a_Bath_unto_them,_or_made into_an_Oyntment:_It_is_no_less_effectual_to_give_eas_of pains_to_the_hot_Gout,_the_Sciatica,_and_the_Inflamations and_Swellings_in_the_Cods;_It_helpeth_the_Kernels_or_Knots in_the_Neck_or_Throat,_called_the_Kings_Evil;_healeth Kibes_and_Chilblains_if_they_be_bathed_with_the_Juyce,_or anointed_with_an_Oyntment_made_thereof,_and_some_of_the skin_of_the_Leaf_laid_upon_them;_It_is_also_used_in_green Wounds_to_stay_the_Blood,_and_to_heal_them_quickly. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Venus_challengeth_the_Herb,_under_Libra. = # ## # chapter 141 KNAPWEED # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_sort_herof_hath_many_long_and_somwhat_broad darke_green_leaves,_rising_from_the_root_deeply_dented about_the_edges,_and_somtimes_a_little_rent_or_torne_on both_sides_in_two_or_three_places,_and_somwhat_hairy withal_among_which_riseth_up_a_strong_round_stalk_four_or five_foot_high,_devided_into_many_branches:_at_the_tops wherof_stand_great_scalygreen_heads,_&_from_the_middle_of them_thrust_forth_a_number_of_dark_purplish_red_thrumms_or threds,_which_after_they_are_withered_and_past,_ther_is found_divers_black_Seeds:_lying_in_a_great_deal_of_down, somwhat_like_unto_a_Thistle_Seed,_but_smaller:_The_Root_is white,_hard_and_woody,_with_divers_fibres_annexed therunto,_which_perisheth_not_but_abideth_with_leavs theron_all_the_winter,_shooting_out_fresh_every_Spring. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_most_Feilds_and_Meadows,_and_about_their borders_and_Hedges_and_in_many_wast_grounds_also,_almost every_where. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_usually_flowreth_in_June_and_July,_and_the_seed_is ripe_shortly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Knapweed_helpeth_to_stay_Fluxes,_both_of_blood_at the_mouth_or_nose,_or_other_outward_parts,_and_those_veins that_are_inwardly_broken,_or_inward_wounds,_as_also_the Fluxes_of_the_belly;_It_stayeth_the_distillations_of_thin and_sharp_humors_from_the_head_upon_the_stomach_and_Lungs: it_is_good_for_those_that_are_bruised_by_any_fall,_blowes, or_otherwise._It_is_very_profitable_for_those_that_are {Note_191_here} bursten_and_have_a_Rupture,_by_drinking_the_decoction_of the_Hearbe_and_roots_in_wine_and_applying_the_same outwardly_to_the_place._It_is_singular_good_in_al_running sores,_cankrous_and_fistulous_drying_up_the_moysture_and healing_them_up_gently,_without_sharpness;_it_doth_the like_to_running_sores_or_scabs_of_the_head_or_other_parts. It_is_of_special_use_for_the_soreness_of_the_Throat, swelling_of_the_Vvula_and_Jaws;_and_excellent_good_to_stay the_bleeding_and_heale_up_all_green_wounds. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Saturn_challengeth_the_herb_for_his_own. = # ## # chapter 142 KNOT-GRASS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_generally_so_wel_known_that_it_needeth_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_every_Country_of_this_Land,_by_the Highway_sides_and_by_foot_paths_in_Fields,_as_also_by_the sides_of_old_Walls. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_springeth_up_late_in_the_Spring,_and_abideth_until Winter,_when_all_the_branches_perish. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce_of_the_common_kind_of_Knot-grass,_is_most effectuall_to_stay_bleeding_at_the_mouth,_being_drunke_in steeled_or_red_Wine:_and_the_bleeding_at_the_Nose,_to_be applyed_to_the_Forehead_and_Temples_or_to_be_squirted_up into_the_Nostrils._And_no_less_effectuall_to_coole_and {Note_192_here} temper_that_heat_of_the_blood,_&_stomach_and_to_stay_any Flux_of_the_blood_or_humors,_as_Lask,_Bloody_flux,_Womens courses,_and_Running_of_the_Reins._It_is_singular_good_to provoke_Urine,_helpe_the_strangurie,_and_allay_the_heate that_cometh_therby;_and_it_powerful_by_Urin_to_expel_the Gravell,_or_stone_in_the_kidneys_or_Bladder,_a_dram_of_the pouder_of_the_Herb_being_taken_in_wine_for_many_dayes together:_Being_boyled_in_wine_and_drunke,_it_is profitable_to_those_that_are_stung_or_bitten_by_venemous creatures,_and_very_effectual_to_stay_al_defluxions_of rhewmatick_humors_upon_the_stomach,_&_killeth_Worms_in_the {Note_193_here} belly_or_stomack,_quieteth_inward_paines_that_arise_from the_heat,_sharpness_&_corruption_of_blood_and_Choller:_The distilled_water_herof_taken_by_itself,_or_wth_the_pouder of_the_Herb_or_seed,_is_very_effectual_to_al_the_purposes aforesaid,_and_is_accounted_as_one_of_the_most_Soveraign remedies_to_cool_all_manner_of_inflamations,_breakings_out through_heate,_hot_Swellings,_and_Impostumations, Gangrenes,_and_Fistulous_Cankers,_or_foule_filthy_Ulcers, being_applyed_or_put_into_them;_but_especially_for_all sorts_of_Ulcers_and_Sores_happening_in_the_privie_parts_of men_or_women._It_helpeth_all_fresh_and_green_Wounds,_and speedily_helpeth_them:_The_Juyce_dropped_into_the_Ears cleanseth_them_being_foule_and_having_running_matter_in them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Saturn_seems_to_me_to_own_the_Hearb,_and_yet_some_hold the_Sun,_out_of_doubt_'tis_Saturn,_it_is_very_prevalent for_the_premises:_as_also_for_btoken_Joynts,_and_Ruptures. = # ## # chapter 143 LADIES-MANTLE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_many_leavs_rising_from_the_Root,_standing upon_long_hairy_footstalkes,_being_almost_round,_but_a little_cut_in_on_the_edges,_into_eight_or_ten_parts_more or_less,_making_it_seem_like_a_Star,_with_so_many_corners and_points,_and_dented_round_about,_of_a_light_green colour_somwhat_hard_in_handling,_and_as_if_it_were_folded, or_plaited_at_first,_and_them_crumpled_in_divers_places, and_a_little_hairy_as_the_Stalk_is_also,_which_riseth_up among_them_to_the_height_of_two_or_three_foot,_with_such like_Leavs_thereon_but_smaller,_and_being_weak_is_not_able to_stand_upright,_but_bendeth_down_to_the_Ground,_devided at_the_top_into_two_or_three_smal_Branches,_with_smal yellowish_green_Heads,_and_Flowers_of_a_whitish_colour, breaking_out_of_them;_which_being_past,_there_cometh_smal yellow_Seed_like_Poppy_Seed:_The_Root_is_somwhat_long_and black_with_many_strings_or_fibres_thereat. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_naturally_in_many_Pastures,_and_Wood_sides, in_Harfordshire,_Wiltshire,_and_Kent,_and_other_places_of this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_May_and_June,_and_abideth_after_Seed time_green_al_the_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Ladies_Mantle_is_very_proper_for_those_Wounds_that_have Inflamations,_and_is_very_effectual_to_stay_Bleedings, Vomitings,_Fluxes_of_al_sorts_in_man_or_woman,_and_Bruises by_Fals_or_otherwise,_and_helpeth_Ruptures,_and_such_Women or_Maids_as_have_over_great_Flagging_Breasts,_causing_them to_grow_less_and_hard,_being_both_drunk,_and_outwardly {Note_194_here} applied:_The_distilled_water_drunk_for_twenty_daies together_helpeth_Conception,_and_to_retain_the_Birth,_if the_Woman_do_somtimes_also_sit_in_a_Bath_made_of_the Decoction_of_the_Herb._It_is_one_of_the_most_singular Wound_Herbs_that_is,_and_therfore_highly_prized_and praised_by_the_Germans,_who_use_in_al_Wounds_inward_and outward,_to_drink_the_Decoction_thereof_and_wash_the Wounds_therewith,_or_dip_Tents_therein_and_put_them_into the_Wounds,_which_wonderfully_drieth_up_al_humidity_of_the Sores,_and_abateth_Inflamations_therein._It_quickly healeth_al_green_Wounds,_not_suffering_any_corruption_to remain_behind,_and_cureth_old_Sores_though_Fistulous_and hollow. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Venus_claims_the_Herb_as_her_own. = # ## # chapter 144 LAVENDER # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_wel_known,_being_an_Inhabitant_in_almost every_Garden,_that_it_needeth_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_flowreth_about_the_end_of_June_and_beginning_of July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Lavender_is_of_special_good_use,_for_all_the_Griefs_and pains_of_the_Head_and_Brains_that_proceed_of_a_cold_caus, as_the_Apoplexy,_Falling-sickness,_the_drowsie_or_sluggish Malady,_Cramps,_Convulsions,_Palseys,_and_often_Faintings. It_strengtheneth_the_Stomach,_and_freeth_the_Liver_and Spleen_from_Obstructions,_provoketh_Womens_Courses,_and expelleth_the_dead_Child_and_Afterbirth._The_Flowers_of Lavender_steeped_in_Wine_helpeth_them_to_make_water_that are_stopped,_or_are_troubled_with_the_Wind_or_Chollick,_if the_place_be_bathed_therewith._A_Decoction_made_with_the Flowers_of_Lavender,_Horehound,_Fennel,_and_Asparagus Roots,_and_a_little_Cinnamon_is_very_profitably_used_to help_the_Falling-sickness,_and_the_giddiness_or_turning_of the_Brain._To_gargle_the_Mouth_with_the_Decoction_thereof {Note_195_here} is_good_against_the_Toothach._Two_spoonfuls_of_the distilled_Water_of_the_Flowers_taken,_helpeth_them_that have_lost_their_voice;_as_also_the_tremblings_and_passions of_the_Heart,_and_faintings_and_swounings,_not_only_being drunk,_but_applied_to_the_Temples,_or_Nostrils_to_be_smelt unto_but_it_is_not_safe_to_use_it_where_the_Body_repleat with_Blood_and_Humors,_becaus_of_the_hot_and_subtil spirits_wherewith_it_is_possessed._The_Chimical_Oyl_drawn from_Lavender,_usually_called_Oyl_of_Spike,_is_of_so fierce_and_piercing_Spirits_that_it_is_cautiously_to_be used:_some_few_drops_being_sufficient_to_be_given_with other_things,_either_for_inward_or_outward_Griefs. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Mercury_owns_the_Herb,_and_it_carries_his_effects_very potently. = Lavender_Cotten_hath_the_same_Vertues_with Southernwood,_which_shal_be_shewed_you_when_I_come_to speak_of_it. = # ## # chapter 145 LETTICE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_wel_known_being_generally_used_as_a_Sallet Herb,_that_it_is_altogether_needless_to_write_any Description_thereof. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce_of_Lettice_mixed_or_boyled_with_Oyl_of_Roses, and_applied_to_the_Forehead_and_Temples_procureth_Sleep, and_easeth_the_Headach_proceeding_of_an_hot_caus;_being eaten_boyled,_it_helpeth_to_loosen_the_Belly._It_helpeth digestion,_quencheth_thirst,_encreaseth_Milk_in_Nurses, easeth_griping_pains_of_the_Stomach_or_Bowels,_that_come of_Choller._It_abateth_Bodily_lust,_represseth_Venerous {Note_196_here} Dreams,_being_outwardly_applied_to_the_Cods_with_a_little Camphire:_Applied_in_the_same_manner_to_the_Region_of_the Heart,_Liver_or_Reins,_or_by_bathing_the_said_place_with the_Juyce_or_distilled_Water,_wherein_some_white_Sanders and_red_Roses_are_put_also,_it_not_only_represseth_the heat_and_Inflamation_therein,_but_comforts_and_strengthens those_parts,_and_also_tempereth_the_heat_of_Urine._Galen adviseth_old_men_to_use_it_with_Spices,_and_where_Spices are_wanting_to_ad_Mints,_Rocket_and_such_like_hot_Herbs, or_els_Citron,_Lemmon,_or_Orange_Seeds,_to_abate_the_cold of_one,_and_heat_of_the_other._The_Seed_and_distilled Water_of_the_Lettice_work_the_like_effects_in_al_things: but_the_use_of_Lettice_is_chiefly_forbidden_to_those_that are_short_winded,_or_have_any_imperfection_in_their_Lungs, or_spit_Blood. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Moon_owns_them,_and_that's_the_reason_they_cool_and moisten_what_heat_and_driness_Mars_causeth,_because_Mars hath_his_fall_in_Cancer,_and_they_cool_the_Heart,_becaus the_Sun_rules_it,_between_whom_and_the_Moon_is_a_Reception in_the_Generation_of_Man,_as_you_may_see_in_my_Guide_for Women. = # ## # chapter 146 WATER-LILLY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Of_these_there_are_two_principally_noted_kinds,_Viz. The_White,_and_the_Yellow. = The_White_Lilly_hath_very_large,_round_and_thick_dark green_Leavs_lying_on_the_Water,_sustained_by_long_and thick_Footstalks,_that_rise_from_a_great_thick,_round_and long_tuberous_black_Root,_spungy_or_loos_with_many_Knobs thereon_like_Eyes,_and_whitish_within,_from_amidst_the which_rise_other_the_like_thick_and_great_Stalks, sustaining_one_large_white_Flower_thereon,_green_on_the outside,_but_as_white_as_Snow_within,_consisting_of_divers rows_of_long,_and_somwhat_thick_and_narrow_Leavs,_smaller and_thinner_the_more_inward_they_be,_encompassing_a_head within_wth_many_yellow_threds,_or_thrums_in_the_middle, where_after_they_are_past,_stand_round_Poppy-like_Heads ful_of_broad,_Oyly,_and_bitter_Seed. = The_yellow_kind_is_little_different_from_the_former save_only_it_hath_fewer_Leavs_on_the_Flowers,_greater_and more_shining_Seed,_and_a_whitish_Root,_both_within_and without:_The_Roots_of_both_being_somwhat_sweet_in_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_found_growing_in_great_Pools_and_standing Waters,_and_somtimes_in_slow_running_Rivers_and_lesser Ditches_of_Water,_in_sundry_places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_most_commonly_about_the_end_of_May,_and their_Seed_is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leavs_and_Flowers_of_the_Water-Lillies_are_cold_and moist,_but_the_Root_and_Seed_is_cold_and_dry:_The_Leavs do_cool_al_Inflamations,_and_both_outward_and_inward_heats of_Agues,_and_so_doth_the_Flowers_also,_either,_by_the Syrup_or_Conserve;_The_Syrup_helpeth_much_to_procure_rest, and_to_settle_the_Brains_of_Frantick_persons,_by_cooling the_hot_distemperature_of_the_Head._The_Seed_as_wel_as the_Root_is_effectual_to_stay_Fluxes_of_Blood_or_Humors, {Note_197_here} either_of_Wounds,_or_of_the_Belley;_but_the_Roots_are_most used,_some_chusing_the_one,_and_some_the_other_to_be_more effectual_to_cool,_bind_and_restrain_all_Fluxes_in_Man_or Woman,_as_also_the_running_of_the_Reins,_and_the_passage away_of_the_Seed_when_one_is_asleep:_but_the_frequent_use hereof_extinguisheth_Venerous_actions:_The_Root_is likewise_very_good_for_those_whose_Urine_is_hot_and_sharp to_be_boyled_in_Wine_or_Wter,_and_the_Decoction_drunk. The_Distilled_water_of_the_Flowers_is_every_effectual_for al_the_Diseases_aforesaid_both_inwardly_taken_and outwardly_applied,_and_is_much_commended_to_take_away Freckles,_Spots,_Sunburn,_and_Morphew_from_the_Face,_or other_parts_of_the_Body._The_Oyl_made_of_the_Flowers_as Oyl_of_Roses_is_made,_is_profitably_used_to_cool_hot Tumors,_and_the_Inflamations_of_Ulcers_and_Wounds_and_to eas_the_pains,_and_help_the_Sores. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Herb_is_under_the_Dominion_of_the_Moon,_and therefore_cools_and_moistens_like_the_former. = # ## # chapter 147 LIQUORIS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_English_Liquoris_riseth_up_with_divers_woody Stalks,_whereon_are_set_at_several_distances,_many_narrow long_green_Leavs,_set_together_on_both_sides_of_the_Stalk, and_an_od_one_at_the_the_end,_very_wel_resembling_a_yong Ash-tree_sprung_up_from_the_Seed:_This_by_many_yeers continuance_in_a_place_without_removing,_and_not_else, will_bring_forth_Flowers,_many_standing_together_Spike fashion_one_above_another_upon_the_Stalks,_of_the_form_of Pease_Blossoms,_but_of_a_very_pale_blue_colour,_which_turn into_long_somwhat_flat_and_smooth_Rods,_wherein_is contained_smal,_round_hard_Seed:_The_Root_runneth_down exceeding_deep_into_the_ground,_with_divers_other_smaller Roots_and_Fibres_growing_with_them,_and_shoot_out_Suckers from_the_main_Roots_al_about,_wherby_it_is_much_encreased, of_a_brownish_colour_on_the_outside,_and_yellow_within. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_planted_in_Fields_and_Gardens_in_divers_places_of this_Land,_and_thereof_good_profit_is_made. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Liquoris_is_boyled_in_fair_Water_with_some_Maindenhair and_Figs,_maketh_a_good_Drink_for_those_that_have_a_dry Cough,_or_Hoarceness,_Wheesing,_shortness_of_breath;_and for_al_the_Griefs_of_the_Breast_and_Lungs,_Phytisick_or Consumption_caused_by_the_Distillation_of_Salt_humors_on them._It_is_also_good_in_all_pains_of_the_Reins,_the Strangury,_and_heat_of_Urine:_The_fine_Pouder_of_Liquoris {Note_198_here} blown_through_a_Quil_into_the_Eyes_that_have_a_Pin_and_Web (as_they_cal_it)_or_Rhewmatick_Distillations_into_them, doth_clens_and_help_them:_The_Juyce_of_Liquoris_is_as effectual_in_al_the_Diseases_of_the_Breast_&_Lungs,_the Reins_and_Bladder,_as_the_Decoction._The_Juyce_dissolved in_Rose_Water_with_some_Gum-Tragacanth,_is_a_fine_licking Medicine_for_Hoarceness,_Wheesings,_&c. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 148 LIVERWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Common_Liverwort,_groweth_close_and_spreadeth_much upon_the_ground_in_moyst_and_shadowy_places,_with_many_sad green_leaves,_or_rather_(as_it_were)_sticking_flat_one_to another,_very_unevenly_cut_in_on_the_edges,_and_crumpled, from_among_which_arise_smal_slender_stalks_an_Inch_or_two high_at_most,_bearing_smal_Starlike_Flowers_at_the_tops: The_Roots_are_very_fine_and_smal. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_a_singular_good_Herb_for_all_the_diseases_of_the Liver,_both_to_cool_and_clense_it,_and_helpeth_the Inflamations_in_any_part,_and_the_yellow_Jaundice likewise:_Being_bruised_and_boyled_in_small_Beer_and {Note_199_here} drunke,_it_cooleth_the_heat_of_the_Liver_and_Kidneys,_and helpeth_the_runing_of_the_Reins_in_man,_&_the_Whites_in Women:_It_is_a_singular_remedy_to_stay_the_spreading_of Tetters,_Ringworms,_and_other_fretting_and_running_Sores_& Scabs,_and_is_an_excellent_remedy_for_such_whose_Livers are_corrupted_by_surfets_wch_causeth_their_bodies_to_break out,_for_it_fortifies_the_Liver_exceedingly_and_make_it impregnable. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_being_under_the_command_of_Jupiter,_and_under_the sign_Cancer. = # ## # chapter 149 LOOS-STRIFE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Common_yellow_Loos-strife_groweth_to_be_four_or five_foot_high_or_more,_with_great_round_stalks_a_little crested,_diversly_branched_from_the_middle_of_them_to_the tops,_into_great_&_long_Branches,_on_al_wch_at_the_Joynts ther_grow_long_and_narrow_Leavs,_but_broader_below,_and usually_two_at_a_Joynt,_yet_somtimes_three_or_four_somwhat like_Willow_Leavs,_smooth_on_the_edges,_and_of_a_faint green_colour_from_the_upper_Joynts_of_the_branches,_and_at the_tops_of_them_also_stand_many_yellow_Flowers_of_five Leaves_a_piece,_with_diverse_yellow_threeds_in_the_middle, which_turn_into_small_round_heads,_containing_small cornered_Seeds:_The_Roote_creepeth_under_ground,_almost like_Couchgrass,_but_greater,_and_shooteth_up_every Spring,_brownish_heads,_which_afterwards_grow_up_into stalks:_It_hath_no_scent_nor_tast_but_only_astringent. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_places_of_this_Land_in_moyst Meadowes_and_by_water_sides. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_from_June_to_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Hearb_is_good_to_stay_all_manner_of_Bleeding_at Mouth_or_Nose_or_Wounds,_and_all_Fluxes_of_the_Belly,_and the_bloody_Flux,_given_either_to_drinke,_or_taken_by Clystor;_it_stayeth_also_the_abundance_of_Womens_Courses: {Note_200_here} It_is_a_singular_good_wound_Hearb_for_green_wounds,_to stay_the_bleeding,_and_quickly_to_close_together_the_lips of_the_Wound,_if_the_herb_be_bruised_and_the_Juyce_only applyed:_It_is_often_used_in_Gargles_for_sore_mouthes,_as also_for_the_secret_parts:_the_smoke_herof_being_burned driveth_away_Flyes_and_Gnats_which_use_in_the_night-time to_molest_people_inhabiting_neere_Marshes_and_the_Fenney Countryes. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 150 LOOS-STRIFE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_with_many_woody_square_stalkes,_full_of Joynts_about_three_foot_high_at_least,_at_everyone_wherof stand_two_long_Leaves,_shorter,_narrower,_and_of_a_deeper green_colour_than_the_former;_and_some_brownish._The stalkes_are_branched_into_many_long_stemmes_of_spiked Flowers,_half_a_foot_long,_growing_in_Rundles_one_above another,_out_of_smal_husks_very_like_the_Spiked_heads_of Lavender,_each_of_which_Flowers_have_five_round_pointed Leaves_of_a_Purple_Violet_Colour,_or_somwhat_inclining_to redness,_in_wch_husks_stand_small_round_heads,_after_the Flowers_are_fallen,_wherein_is_contained_small_seed:_The Root_creepeth_under_ground_like_unto_the_yellow,_but_is greater_than_it;_and_so_is_the_heads_of_the_Leaves_when they_first_appear_out_of_the_ground_and_more_brown_than the_other. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_usually_by_Rivers,_and_Ditches_sides_in_wet grounds,_as_about_the_Ditches_at_and_neer_Lambeth:_and_in many_other_places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_the_months_of_June_and_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Herb_is_no_whit_inferior_unto_the_former;_it having_not_only_all_the_vertues_which_the_former_hath,_but some_particular_vertues_of_its_own_found_out_by experience,_as_namely. = The_distilled_water_is_a_present_remedy_for_hurts_and blows_on_the_eyes_and_for_blindness,_so_as_the_Christaline humor_be_not_perished_or_hurt;_and_this_hath_been sufficiently_proved_true_by_the_experience_of_a_man_of judgment,_who_kept_it_long_to_himself_as_a_great_secret. {Note_201_here} It_also_cleareth_the_Eyes_of_dust_or_any_other_thing gotten_into_them,_and_preserveth_the_Sight:_It_is_also very_much_available_against_Wounds_and_Thrusts,_being_made into_an_Oyntment_on_this_manner;_To_every_ounce_of_the Water,_ad_two_drams_of_May_Butter_without_Salt,_and_of Sugar_and_Wax_of_each_as_much_also,_let_them_boyl_gently all_together:_Let_Tents_be_dipped_in_the_Liquor_that remaineth_after_it_is_cold,_and_put_into_the_Wounds,_and the_place_covered_with_a_Linen_cloth_doubled_and_anointed with_the_Oyntment,_and_this_is_also_an_approved_Medicine. It_is_likewise_clenseth_and_healeth_all_foul_Ulcers_and Sores_wheresoever,_and_staieth_their_Inflamations_by washing_them_with_the_Water,_and_laying_on_them_a_green Leaf_or_two_in_the_Summer,_or_dry_Leaves_in_the_Winter. This_Water_gargled_warm_in_the_Mouth,_and_somtimes_drunk also_doth_cure_the_Quinsie,_or_Kings_Evil_in_the_Throat. The_said_Water_applied_warm_taketh_away_all_Spots,_Marks, and_Scars_in_the_Skin:_And_a_little_of_it_drunk_quencheth thirst_when_it_is_extraordinary. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Herb_is_an_Herb_of_the_Moon,_and_under_the_Sign Cancer,_neither_do_I_know_a_better_Preserver_of_the_Sight when_'tis_well,_nor_a_better_Curer_of_sore_Eyes_than Eyebright_taken_inwardly,_and_this_used_outwardly,_'tis cold_in_quality. = # ## # chapter 151 LOVAGE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_many_long_and_great_Stalks,_of_large_winged Leavs_devided_into_many_parts_like_Smallage,_but_much larger_and_greater,_every_Leaf_being_cut_about_the_edges broadest_forwards,_and_smallest_at_the_Stalk,_of_a_sad green_colour,_smooth_and_shining,_from_among_which_rise_up sundry_strong_hollow_green_Stalks,_five_or_six_foot,_yea somtimes_seven_or_eight_foot_high,_full_of_Joynts,_but lesser_Leavs_set_at_them_than_grow_below,_and_with_them toward_the_tops_come_forth_long_Branches,_bearing_at_their tops_large_Umbels,_of_yellow_Flowers,_and_after_them_flat brownish_Seed:_The_Root_groweth_thick,_great_and_deep, spreading_much_and_enduring_long,_of_a_brownish_colour_on the_outside,_and_whitish_within:_The_whol_Plant,_and every_part_of_it_smelleth_strong,_and_Aromatically,_and_is of_an_hot_sharp_biting_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_usually_planted_in_Gardens,_where_if_it_be suffered_it_groweth_huge_and_great. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_the_end_of_July,_and_seedeth_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_openeth,_cutteth_and_digesteth_Humors,_and_mightily provoketh_Womens_Courses_and_Urine._Half_a_dram_at_a_time of_the_dried_Root_in_Pouder_taken_in_Wine,_doth wonderfully_warm_a_cold_Stomach,_helping_digestion,_and consuming_all_raw_&_superfluous_moisture_therein;_easeth al_inward_gripings_and_pains,_dissolveth_wind,_and resisteth_Poyson_and_infection:_It_is_a_known_and_much practiced_Remedy_to_drink_the_Decoction_of_the_Herb_for any_sort_of_Ague,_and_to_help_the_pains_and_Torments_of the_Body_and_Bowels_coming_of_cold._The_Seed_is_effectual {Note_202_here} to_al_the_purposes_aforesaid_(except_the_last)_and_worketh more_powerfully._The_distilled_water_of_the_Herb_helpeth the_Quinsie_in_the_Throat,_if_the_Mouth_and_Throat_be gargled_and_washed_therewith,_and_helpeth_the_Pluresie, being_drunk_three_or_four_times._Being_dropped_into_the Eyes_it_taketh_away_the_redness_or_dimness_of_them,_it likewise_taketh_away_Spots_or_Freckles_in_the_Face._The Leavs_bruised_and_fried_with_a_little_Hogs_Lard_&_laid_hot to_any_Botch_or_Boyl,_wil_quickly_break_it. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_of_the_Sun_under_the_Sign_Taurus,_if Saturn_offend_the_Throat_(as_he_alwaies_doth_if_he_be occasioner_of_the_Malady_and_in_Taurus_in_the_Genesis) this_is_your_cure. = # ## # chapter 152 LUNGWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_a_kind_of_Moss,_that_groweth_on_sundry_sorts_of Trees,_especially_Oaks,_and_Beeches,_with_broad_grayish tough_Leavs;_diversly_folded,_crumpled,_and_gashed_in_on the_edges,_and_somtimes_spotted_also,_with_many_smal_spots on_the_upper_side:_It_was_never_seen_to_bear_any_Stalk_or Flower_at_any_time. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_of_great_use_with_many_Physitians_to_help_the Diseases_of_the_Lungs,_and_for_Coughs,_Wheesings,_and shortness_of_breath,_which_it_cureth_both_in_Man_and Beast:_It_is_very_profitably_put_into_Lotions_that_are taken_to_stay_the_moist_Humors_that_flow_to_Ulcers,_and hinder_their_healing,_as_also_to_wash_all_other_Ulcers_in the_privy_parts_of_Man_or_Woman. {Note_203_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_excellent_Remedy_boyled_in_Beer_for broken-winded_Horses. = Jupiter_seems_to_own_the_Herb. = # ## # chapter 153 MADDER # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Garden_Madder_shooteth_forth_many_very_long,_weak four_square_reddish_Stalks_trailing_on_the_Ground_a_great way,_very_rough_or_hairy_and_full_of_Joynts;_At_every_of those_Joynts_come_forth_divers_long,_and_somwhat_narrow Leavs,_standing_like_a_Star_about_the_Stalks,_rough_also and_hairy,_toward_the_tops_whereof_come_forth_many_smal pale_yellow_Flowers:_after_which_come_smal_round_Heads, green_at_first,_and_reddish_afterwards,_but_black_when they_are_ripe,_wherin_is_contained_the_Seed._The_Root_is not_very_great,_but_exceeding_long,_running_down_half_a mans_length_into_the_ground,_red_and_very_clear_while_it is_fresh,_spreading_divers_waies. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_only_manured_in_Gardens_or_larger_Fields_for_the profit_that_is_made_thereof. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_towards_the_end_of_Summer,_and_the_Seed_is ripe_quickly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_hath_an_opening_quality,_and_afterwards_to_bind_and strengthen._It_is_an_assured_Remedy_for_the_yellow Jaundice_by_opening_the_Obstructions_of_the_Liver_and Gall,_and_clensing_those_parts:_It_openeth_also_the Obstructions_of_the_Spleen,_and_diminisheth_the Melanchollick_humor._It_is_available_for_the_Palsey_and {Note_204_here} Sciatica,_and_effectual_for_Bruises_inward_or_outward,_and is_therfore_much_used_in_Vulnerary_Drinks._The_Root_for all_those_aforesaid_purposes,_is_to_be_boyled_in_Wine_or Water,_as_the_caus_requireth,_and_some_Honey_or_Sugar_put therunto_afterwards._The_Seed_herof_taken_with_Vinegar and_Honey,_helpeth_the_Swellings_and_Hardness_of_the Spleen._The_Decoction_of_the_Leavs_and_Branches_is_a_good Fomentation_for_Women_to_sit_over_that_have_not_their Courses._The_Leavs_and_Roots_beaten_and_applied_to_any part_that_is_discoloured_with_Freckles,_Morphew,_the_white Scurf,_or_any_such_deformity_of_the_Skin,_clenseth_them throughly,_and_taketh_them_away. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 154 MAIDENHAIR # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_common_Maindenhair_doth_from_a_number_of_hard_black Fibres_send_forth_a_great_many_blackish_shining_brittle Stalks,_hardly_a_span_long;_many_not_half_so_long,_on_each side_set_very_thick_with_smal_round_dark_green_leavs,_and spotted_on_the_back_of_them_like_other_Ferns. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_much_upon_old_Stone_Wals_in_the_West_parts, and_Wales,_in_Kent_and_divers_other_places_of_this_Land; It_joyeth_likewise_to_grow_by_Springs,_Wels,_and_rockie moist_and_shadowy_places;_and_is_alwaies_green. = # ## # chapter 155 WALL-RUE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_very_fine_pale_green_Stalks,_almost_as_fine as_hairs,_set_confusedly_with_divers_pale_green_Leavs_on very_short_Footstalks,_somwhat_neer_unto_the_colour_of Garden_Rue,_and_not_much_differing_in_form,_but_more diversly_cut_in_on_the_edges,_and_thicker,_smooth_on_the upper_part_and_spotted_finely_underneath. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_places_of_this_Land,_as_at_Dartford, and_the_Bridg_at_Ashford_in_Kent,_at_Beconsfield_in Buckinghamshire,_at_Wolley_in_Huntingtonshire,_on Frammingham_Castle_in_Suffolk,_on_the_Church_wals_at Mayfield_in_Sussex,_in_Summerset_shire_and_divers_other places_of_this_Land,_and_is_green_in_Winter_as_well_as_in Summer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Vertues_of_both_these_are_so_neer_alike;_that although_I_have_described_them,_and_their_places_of growing,_severally;_yet_I_shall_in_writing_the_Vertues_of them_joyn_them_both_together:_as_followeth. = The_Decoction_of_the_Herb_Maidenhair_being_drunk, helpeth_those_that_are_troubled_with_the_Cough,_shortness of_breath,_the_yellow_Jaundice,_diseases_of_the_spleen, stopping_of_Urin,_and_helpeth_exceedingly_to_break_the Stone_in_the_Kidneys:_(in_all_which_Diseases_the_Wall_Rue is_also_very_effectual)_It_provoketh_Womens_Courses,_and {Note_205_here} staieth_both_Bleedings_and_Fluxes_of_the_Stomach_and Belly,_especially_when_the_Herb_is_dry,_for_being_green, it_loosneth_the_Belly,_and_avoideth_Choller_and_Flegm_from the_Stomach_and_Liver,_it_clenseth_the_Lungs,_and_by rectifying_the_Blood_causeth_a_good_colour_to_the_whol Body:_The_Herb_boyled_in_Oyl_of_Chamomel,_dissolveth Knots,_allayeth_Swellings,_and_drieth_up_moist_Ulcers. The_Ly_made_thereof_is_singular_good_to_clens_the_head from_Scurf,_and_from_dry_and_running_Sores;_stayeth_the falling_of_shedding_of_the_Hair,_and_causeth_it_to_grow thick,_fair,_and_wel_coloured;_for_which_purpose_some_boyl it_in_Wine_putting_some_Smallage_Seed_thereto,_and afterwards_some_Oyl._The_Wall_Rue_is_as_effectual_as Maidenhair_in_all_Diseases_of_the_Head,_and_falling_or_the recovering_of_Hair_again;_and_generally_for_all_the aforementioned_Diseases:_and_besides,_The_Pouder_of_it taken_in_drink_for_fourty_daies_together,_helpeth_the burstings_in_Children. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 156 GOLDEN_MAIDENHAIR # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text To_the_two_former_give_me_leave_to_ad_this,_and_I_shall do_no_more_but_only_describe_it_unto_you,_and_for_the Vertues_refer_you_unto_the_former,_sith_whatsoever_is_said of_them,_may_be_also_said_of_this: = It_hath_many_small_brownish_red_hayres_to_make_up_the form_of_Leavs_growing_about_the_ground_from_the_Root,_and in_the_middle_of_them_in_Summer,_rise_smal_Stalks_of_the same_colour,_set_with_very_fine_yellowish_green_hairs_on them,_and_bearing_a_smal_gold_yellow_head,_lesser_than_a Wheat_Corn_standing_in_a_great_Husk._The_Root_is_very smal_and_threddy. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_on_Bogs_and_Moorish_places,_and_also_on_dry shadow_places_at_Hampstead_Heath_and_elswhere. = # ## # chapter 157 MALLOWS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_Common_Mallowes_are_generally_so_well_known_that they_need_no_Description. = Our_common_Marsh-mallows_have_divers_soft_hoary_white stalkes_rising_to_be_three_or_four_foot_high,_spreading forth_many_Branches_the_Leavs_wherof_are_soft_and_hairy, somwhat_lesser_then_the_other_Mallow_Leaves_but_longer pointed,_cut_(for_the_most_part)_into_some_few_deivisions, but_deep:_The_Flowers_are_many_but_smaller_also_then_the other_Mallows_&_white,_or_tending_to_a_blush_colour. After_which_come_such_like_round_cases_and_Seed_as_in_the other_Mallows._The_Roots_are_many_and_long,_shooting_from one_Head,_of_the_bigness_of_a_Thumb_or_Finger,_very pliant,_tough_and_bending_like_Liquoris,_of_a_whitish yellow_colour_on_the_outside,_and_more_white_within,_full of_a_slimy_juyce_which_being,_layd_in_water_will_thicken it_as_if_it_were_gelly. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Common_Mallows_grow_in_every_countrey_of_this_Land. = The_Common_Marsh_Mallowes_in_most_of_the_Salt_Marshes from_Woolwich,_downe_to_the_Sea,_both_on_the_Kentish_and Essex_Shoares_and_in_diverse_other_places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_all_the_Summer_Months,_even_until_the Winter_do_pull_them_down. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leavs_of_either_of_the_sorts_above_named,_and_the Roots_also_boyled_in_Wine_or_Water,_or_in_Broth,_with Parsley_or_Fennel_Roots,_doth_help_to_open_the_Body,_and is_very_convenient_in_hot_Agues_or_other_distempers_of_the Body_to_apply_the_Leavs_so_boyled_warm_to_the_Belly;_It not_only_voideth_hot_Chollerick_and_other_offensive Humors,_but_easeth_the_pains_and_torments_of_the_Belly coming_thereby;_and_are_therefore_used_in_all_Clysters conducing_to_those_purposes:_The_same_used_by_Nurses, procureth_them_store_of_Milk. {Note_206_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Decoction_of_the_Seed_of_any_of_the_common_Mallows, made_in_Milk_or_Wine_doth_Merveilously_help_excoriations, the_Phtisick,_Plurisie,_and_other_Diseases_of_the_Chest and_Lungues_that_proceed_of_hot_causes,_if_it_be_continued taking_for_sometime_together:_The_Leavs_and_Roots_work_the same_effects:_They_help_much_also_in_the_excoriations_of the_Guts_and_Bowels_and_hardness_of_the_Mother,_and_in_all hot_and_sharp_diseases_thereof._The_Juyce_drunk_in_Wine, or_the_Decoction_of_them_therein_doth_help_Women_to_a speedy_and_easie_Delivery._Pliny_saith,_That_whosoever shal_take_a_spoonful_of_any_of_the_Mallows,_shal_that_day be_free_from_all_Diseases_that_may_come_unto_him;_and_that it_is_special_good_for_the_Falling-sickness._The_Syrup also_and_Conserve_made_of_the_Flowers_are_very_effectual for_the_same_Diseases,_and_to_open_the_Body_being_costive: {Note_207_here} The_Leavs_bruised_and_laid_to_the_Eyes_with_a_little Honey,_taketh_away_the_Impostumations_of_them._The_Leavs bruised_or_rubbed_upon_any_place_stung_with_Bees,_Wasps_or the_like,_presently_taketh_away_the_pains,_redness,_and Swellings_that_rise_thereupon:_and_Dioscorides_saith,_The Decoction_of_the_Leavs_and_Roots_helpeth_all_sorts_of Poyson,_so_as_the_Poyson_be_presently_voided_by_Vomit._A Pultis_made_of_the_Leavs_boyled_and_bruised,_whereunto {Note_208_here} some_Bean_or_Barley_Flower_and_Oyl_of_Roses_is_an_especial Remedy_against_all_hard_Tumors_and_Inflamations_of Impostums_and_Swellings_of_the_Cods_and_other_parts,_and easeth_the_pains_of_them;_as_also_against_the_hardness_of the_Liver_or_Spleen,_being_applied_to_the_places._The Juyce_of_the_Mallows_boyled_in_old_Oyl_and_applied,_taketh away_al_roughness_of_the_Skin,_as_also_the_Scurf,_Dandrif, or_dry_Scabs_in_the_Head_or_other_parts_if_they_be anointed_therewith,_or_washed_with_the_Decoction,_and preserveth_the_Hair_from_falling_off._It_is_also_effectual against_Scaldings_and_Burnings,_St._Anthonies_fire,_and all_other_hot,_red,_and_painful_Swellings_in_any_part_of the_Body._The_Flowers_boyled_in_Oyl_or_Water_(as_every one_is_disposed)_wherunto_a_little_Honey_and_Allum_is_put, is_an_excellent_Gargle_to_wash,_clens,_and_heal_any_sore Mouth_or_Throat_in_a_short_space._If_the_Feet_be_bathed or_washed_with_the_Decoction_of_the_Leavs,_Roots,_and Flowers,_it_helpeth_much_the_Defluxions_of_Rhewm_from_the Head._If_the_Head_be_washed_therewith,_it_staieth_the falling_and_shedding_of_the_Hair._The_green_Leavs_(saith Pliny)_beaten_with_Nitre_and_applied_draweth_out_Thorns, or_Pricks_in_the_Flesh. {Note_209_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Marsh_Mallows_are_more_effectual_in_al_the_Diseases before_mentioned:_The_Leavs_are_likewise_used_to_loosen the_Belly_gently,_and_in_Decoctions_for_Clysters,_to_eas al_pains_of_the_Body,_opening_the_strait_Passages,_and making_them_slippery,_whereby_the_Stone_may_descend_the more_easily_and_without_pain,_out_of_the_Reins,_Kidneys, and_Bladder,_and_to_eas_the_torturing_pains_thereof:_But the_Roots_are_of_more_especial_use_for_those_purposes,_as well_as_for_Coughs,_Hoarsness,_shortness_of_Breath,_and Wheesings,_being_boyled_in_Wine_or_Honeyed_Water_and drunk._The_Roots_and_Seeds_hereof_boyled_in_Wine_or Water,_is_with_good_success_used_by_them_that_have Excoriations_in_the_Guts,_or_the_bloody_Flux,_by qualifying_the_violence_of_the_sharp_fretting_Humors, easing_the_pains,_and_healing_the_Soreness:_It_is profitably_taken_of_them_that_are_troubled_with_Ruptures, Cramps,_or_Convulsions_of_the_Sinews;_and_boyled_in_white Wine_for_the_Impostumes_of_the_Throat,_commonly_called_the Kings_Evil,_and_of_those_Kernels_that_rise_behind_the Ears,_and_Inflamations_or_Swellings_in_Womens_Breasts. {Note_210_here} The_dried_Roots_boyled_in_Milk_and_drunk_is_special_good for_the_Chin-Cough._Hippocrates_used_to_give_the Decoction_of_the_Roots,_or_the_Juyce_therof_to_drink_to those_that_were_wounded,_and_ready_to_faint_through_loss of_Blood,_and_applied_the_same,_mixed_with_Honey_and_Rozin to_the_Wounds:_As_also_the_Roots_boyled_in_Wine_to_those that_had_received_any_Hurt_by_Bruises,_Falls,_or_Blows,_or had_any_Bone_or_Member_out_of_Joynt,_or_any_Swelling_pain, or_ach_in_the_Muscles,_Sinews,_or_Arteries._The_Muccilage of_the_Roots,_and_of_Linseed,_and_of_Fennugreek_put together,_is_much_used_in_Pultises,_Oyntments,_and plaisters,_to_mollifie_and_digest_all_hard_Swellings,_and the_Inflamation_of_them,_and_to_eas_pains_in_any_part_of the_Body._The_Seed_either_green_or_dry_mixed_with Vinegar_clenseth_the_Skin_of_the_Morphew,_and_al_other discolourings,_being_bathed_therewith_in_the_Sun. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text You_may_remember_that_not_long_since_there_was_a_raging Disease_called_the_Bloody_Flux,_the_Colledg_of_Physitians not_knowing_what_to_make_of_it,_called_it_the_Plague_in the_Guts,_for_their_wits_were_at_ne_plus_ultra_about_it. My_son_was_taken_with_the_same_Disease,_and_the excoriation_of_his_Bowels_was_exceeding_great;_my_self being_in_the_Country_was_sent_for_up,_the_only_thing_I gave_him_was_Mallows_bruised_and_boyled_both_in_his_Milk and_Drink,_in_two_daies_(the_blessing_of_God_being_upon it)_it_cured_him,_and_I_here_to_shew_my_thankfulness_to God_in_communicating_it_to_his_Creatures,_leav_it_to posterity. = # ## # chapter 158 SWEET_MARJEROM # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_wel_known_being_an_Inhabitant_in_every Garden,_that_it_is_needless_to_write_any_Description thereof,_neither_of_the_Winter_Sweet_Marjerom,_nor_Pot Margerom. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grown_commonly_in_Gardens;_some_sorts_there_are that_grow_wild_in_the_Borders_of_Corn_Fields,_and_Pastures in_sundry_places_of_this_Land,_but_it_is_not_my_purpose_to insist_upon_them:_The_Garden_kinds_being_most_used_and useful. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_the_end_of_Summer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_common_Sweet_Marjerom_is_warming_and_comfertable_in cold_Diseases_of_the_Head,_Stomach,_Sinews,_and_other parts,_taken_inwardly,_or_outwardly_applied:_The Decoction_thereof_being_drunk_helpeth_al_the_Diseases_of the_Chest_which_hinder_the_freeness_of_breathing;_and_is also_profitable_for_the_Obstructions_of_the_Liver_and Spleen:_It_helpeth_the_cold_Griefs_of_the_Womb,_and_the windiness_thereof,_and_the_loss_of_Speech,_by_resolution of_the_Tongue._The_Decoction_thereof_made_with_som Pellitory_of_Spain,_and_long_Pepper,_or_with_a_little Acorus_or_Origanum,_being_drunk,_is_good_for_those_that are_beginning_to_fall_into_a_Dropsie,_for_those_that cannot_make_Water,_and_against_pains_and_torments_in_the Belly;_it_provoketh_Womens_Courses_if_it_be_put_up_as_a Pessary._Being_made_into_Pouder_and_mixed_with_Honey,_it {Note_211_here} taketh_away_the_black_marks_of_Blows_and_Bruises,_being therto_applied._It_is_good_for_the_Inflamations_and watering_of_the_Eyes,_being_mixed_with_fine_Flower_and laid_unto_them._The_Juyce_dropped_into_the_Ears_easeth the_Pains_and_singing_nois_in_them._It_is_profitably_put into_those_Oyntments_and_Salves_that_are_made_to_warm_and comfort_the_outwards_parts,_as_the_Joynts_and_Sinews,_for Swellings_also_and_places_out_of_Joynt._The_Pouder thereof_snuffed_up_into_the_Nose,_provoketh_neezing,_and thereby_purgeth_the_Brain;_and_chewed_in_the_Mouth_draweth forth_much_Flegm._The_Oyl_made_thereof_is_very_warming and_comfortable_to_the_Joynts_that_are_stiff,_and_the Sinews_that_are_hard_to_mollifie_and_supple_them. Margerom_is_much_used_in_all_odoriferous_Waters,_Pouders, &c._that_are_for_Ornament_or_delight. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_of_Mercury_and_under_Aries,_and_is therefore_an_excellent_Remedy_for_the_Brain_and_other parts_of_the_Body_and_Mind,_under_the_Dominion_of_the_same Planet. = # ## # chapter 159 MARIGOLDS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_being_so_Plentifull_in_every_Garden_are_so_well known_that_they_need_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_al_the_Summer_long,_and_somtimes_in_the Winter_if_it_be_mild. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Flowers_either_green_or_dryed_are_used_much_in Possets,_broths,_and_drinkes,_as_a_comforter_of_the_Heart and_spirits,_and_to_expell_any_malignant_or_pestilential quality_which_might_annoy_them. = It_is_an_Herb_of_the_Sun_and_under_Leo_they_strengthen the_heart_exceedingly,_and_are_very_expulsive,_and_little less_Effectual_in_the_smal_pox_and_measles_than_Saffron. The_Juyce_of_Marigold_Leaves_mixed_with_Vinegar,_and_any hot_swelling_bathed_with_it,_instantly_giveth_ease_and asswageth_it. {Note_212_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text A_plaister_made_with_the_dry_Flowers_in_pouder,_hogs greas,_Turpentine_and_Rozin,_and_applyed_to_the_breast strengthens_and_succours_the_heart_infinitly_in_feavers whether_pestilential_or_not_pestilential. = # ## # chapter 160 MASTERWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Common_Masterwort_hath_divers_stalks_of_winged_Leaves devided_into_sundry_parts,_three_for_the_most_part standing_together_at_a_small_footstalk_on_both_sides_of the_greater,_and_three_likewise_at_the_end_of_the_stalk, somwhat_broad_and_cut_in_on_the_edges,_into_three_or_more devisions_all_of_them_dented_about_the_brims,_of_a_dark green_colour,_somwhat_resembling_the_leaves_of_Angelica, but_that_these_grow_lower_to_the_ground,_&_on_lesser stalks:_among_which_rise_up_2._or_3._short_stalks_about_2. foot_high,_and_slender,_with_such_like_Leavs_at_the_Joynts as_grow_below,_but_with_lesser_&_fewer_devisions,_bearing Umbels_of_white_Flowers,_and_after_them_small,_thinne, flat,_blackish_seed_bigger_than_Dil_seeds:_The_Root_is somwhat_greater_and_groweth_rather_sideways_than_down_deep into_the_ground,_shooting_forth_sundry_heads,_which_tast sharp,_biting_on_the_Tongue,_and_is_the_hottest_and sharpest_part_of_the_Plant,_and_the_seed_next_unto_it, being_somewhat_blackish_on_the_outside,_and_smelling_well. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_usually_kept_in_Gardens_with_us_in_England. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_and_seedeth_about_the_end_of_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Root_of_Masterwort_is_hotter_than_Pepper_and_very available_in_all_cold_Greifes_and_Diseases_both_of_Stomach and_body,_dissolving_very_powerfully_upward_and_downward: It_is_also_used_in_a_decoction_with_wind_against_al_cold rhewms,_or_distillations_upon_the_Lungs,_and_shortness_of breath,_to_be_taken_morning_and_evening;_it_also_provoketh Urin_and_helpeth_to_break_the_Stone,_and_expel_the Greavell_from_the_Kidneys,_procureth_womens_Courses,_and expelleth_the_dead_birth;_is_singular_good_for_the {Note_213_here} strangling_of_the_Mother,_and_other_such_like_Feminine Diseases._It_is_effectuall_also_aganist_the_Dropsie, Cramps,_and_the_Falling_sicknes,_for_the_decoction_in_wine being_gargled_in_the_Mouth_draweth_down_much_water_and flegm_from_the_brain,_purging_&_easing_it_of_what oppresseth_it._It_is_of_a_rare_quality_against_al_sorts of_cold_poyson,_to_be_taken_as_there_is_cause,_It provoketh_sweat._But_lest_the_tast_herof,_or_of_the_seed (which_worketh_to_the_like_effect_though_not_so powerfully)_should_be_too_offensive;_the_best_way_is_to take_the_water_distilled_both_from_the_Herb_and_Root._The Juyce_herof_dropped_or_Tents_dipped_therin,_and_applyed either_to_green_wounds,_or_filthy_rotten_Ulcers_and_those that_come_by_invenomed_Weapons,_doth_soon_clens_and_heal them,_or_if_they_be_bathed_with_the_distilled_water._The same_is_also_very_good_to_help_the_Gout_coming_of_a_cold cause. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_of_Mars. = # ## # chapter 161 SWEET_MAUDLIN # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Common_Maudlin_have_somwhat_long_and_narrow_Leaves, snip'd_about_the_edges:_the_stalks_are_two_foot_high, bearing_at_the_topps_many_yellow_flowers_Set_round together_and_all_of_an_equal_height,_in_umbels_tufts_like unto_Tansy_after_which_flowereth_small_whitish_Seed_almost as_big_as_Wormseed._The_whol_Herb_is_sweet_and_bitter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_Gardens,_and_Flowreth_in_June_and_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Vertues_hereof_being_the_same_with_Costmary,_or Alecost,_I_shal_not_trouble_you_to_make_any_repetition thereof,_lest_my_Book_grow_too_big:_but_rather_refer_you unto_Costmary_for_satisfaction. = # ## # chapter 162 MEDLAR # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Tree_groweth_neer_the_bigness_of_the_Quince_Tree, spreading_Branches_reasonable_large,_with_longer_and narrower_Leaves_than_either_the_Apple_or_Quince,_and_not dented_about_the_edges:_At_the_end_of_the_Sprigs_stand the_Flowers_made_of_Five_white,_great_broad_pointed_Leavs, nicked_in_the_middle,_with_some_white_threds_also:_after which_cometh_the_Fruit,_of_a_brownish_green_colour,_being ripe,_bearing_a_Crown_as_it_were_on_the_top,_which_were the_five_green_leaves;_and_being_rubbed_off_or_fallen away,_the_head_of_the_Fruit_is_seen_to_be_somwhat_hollow. The_Fruit_is_very_harsh_before_it_be_mellowed,_and_hath usually_five_hard_Kernels_within_it. = There_is_another_kind_hereof_differing_nothing_from_the former,_but_that_it_hath_some_Thorns_on_it_in_several places,_which_the_other_hath_not,_and_the_Fruit_is_smal and_not_so_pleasant. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_this_Land;_and_Flower_in_May_for_the_most part,_and_bear_ripe_Fruit_in_September,_and_October. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_very_powerful_to_stay_any_Fluxes_of_Blood_or Humors_in_Man_or_Woman:_the_Leavs_have_also_the_like quality._The_Fruit_eaten_by_Women_with_Child,_stayeth their_longings_after_unusual_meats,_and_is_very_effectual for_them_that_are_apt_to_miscarrry,_and_be_delivered before_their_time,_to_help_that_malady,_and_make_them joyful_Mothers._The_Decoction_of_them_is_good_to_gargle and_wash_the_Mouth,_Throat_and_Teeth,_when_there_is_any {Note_214_here} defluxion_of_Blood_to_stay_it,_or_of_Humors,_which_causeth Pains_and_Swellings:_It_is_a_good_bath_for_Women_to_sit over_that_have_their_Courses_flow_too_abundantly;_or_for the_Piles_when_they_bleed_too_much._If_a_Pultis_or Plaister_be_made_with_dried_Medlars_beaten_and_mixed_with the_Juyce_of_red_Roses,_whereunto_a_few_Cloves_and_Nutmeg may_be_added,_and_a_little_red_Correl_also,_and_applied_to the_Stomach_that_is_given_to_casting,_or_loathing_of_meat, it_effectually_helpeth._The_dried_Leavs_in_Pouder, strewed_on_fresh,_bleeding_Wounds,_restraineth_the_Blood, and_healeth_up_the_Wound_quickly:_The_Medlar_stones_made into_Pouder_and_drunk_in_Wine,_wherein_some_Parsley_Roots have_bien_infused_all_night,_or_a_little_boyled,_do_break the_Stone_in_the_Kidneys,_helping_to_expel_it. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Fruit_is_old_Saturns,_and_sure_a_better_Medicine_he hardly_hath_to_strengthen_the_retentive_faculty;_therfore it_staies_Womens_Longings,_the_good_old_Man_cannot_endure Womens_minds_should_run_a_gadding:_Also_a_Plaister_made_of the_Fruit_dried_before_they_be_rotten,_and_other convenient_things,_and_applied_to_the_Reins_of_the_Back, stops_Miscarriage_in_Women_with_Child. = # ## # chapter 163 MELILOT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_many_green_Stalks_two_or_three_foot_high, rising_from_a_tough_long_white_Root,_which_dieth_not_every yeer;_set_round_about_at_the_Joynts_with_smal_and_somwhat long_wel_smelling_Leavs_set_three_together,_unevenly dented_about_the_edges:_The_Flowers_are_yellow,_and_well smelling_also,_made_like_other_Trefoyls,_but_smal, standing_in_long_Spikes,_one_above_another,_for_an_hand breath_long,_or_better,_which_afterwards_turn_into_long crooked_Cods,_wherein_is_contained_flat_Seed,_somwhat Brown. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_plentifully_in_many_places_of_this_Land,_as in_the_edg_of_Suffolk_and_in_Essex,_as_also_in Huntingtonshire,_and_in_other_places,_but_most_usually_in Corn_Fields,_in_corners_of_Meadows. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June_and_July_and_is_ripe_quickly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Melilot_boyled_in_Wine_and_applied_mollifieth_all_hard Tumors_and_Inflamations_that_happen_in_the_Eyes_or_other parts_of_the_Body,_as_the_Fundament:_or_privy_parts_of_Man or_Woman;_and_somtimes_the_Yolk_of_a_roasted_Egg,_or_fine Flower_or_Poppy_Seed,_or_Endive_is_added_unto_it:_It {Note_215_here} helpeth_the_spreading_Ulcers_in_the_Head,_it_being_washed with_a_Ly_made_thereof;_It_helpeth_the_pains_of_the Stomach_being_applied_fresh,_or_boyled_with_any_of_the aforenamed_things._It_helpeth_also_the_pains_of_the_Ears being_dropped_into_them;_and_steeped_in_Vinegar_and_Rose Water_it_mitigateth_the_Headach._The_Flowers_of_Melilot and_Chamomel_are_much_used_to_be_put_together_in_Clisters to_expel_Wind_&_to_eas_pains;_also_into_Pultices_for_the same_purpose,_and_to_asswage_Swellings_or_Tumors_in_the Spleen_or_other_parts;_&_helpeth_Inflamations_in_any_part of_the_Body._The_Juyce_dropped_into_the_Eyes_is_a singular_good_Medicine_to_take_away_any_Film_or_Skin_that cloudeth_or_dimmeth_the_Eyesight._The_Head_often_washed with_the_distilled_Water_of_the_Herb_and_Flowers,_or_a_Ly made_therwith,_is_effectual_for_those_that_have_suddenly lost_their_senses;_as_also_to_strengthen_the_Memory,_to comfort_the_Head_and_Brains,_and_to_preserve_them_from pains_and_the_Apoplexie. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 164 FRENCH_DOGS_MERCURY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_with_a_square_green_stalk_full_of_Joynts two_foot_high_or_therabouts,_with_two_Leaves_at_every Joynt_and_branches_likewise_from_both_sides_of_the_stalk, set_with_fresh_green_Leaves_somwhat_broad_and_long,_about the_bigness_of_the_Leaves_of_Bassell_finely_dented_about the_edges:_towards_the_topps_of_the_stalks_and_branches come_forth_at_every_Joynt_in_the_Male_Mercury_two_small round_green_heads,_standing_together_upon_a_short footstalk_which_growing_ripe_are_the_seeds;_not_having_any Flower:_In_the_female;_The_stalk_is_longer,_spike_fashion, set_round_about_with_smal_green_husks,_which_are_the Flowers_made_like_smal_branches_of_Grapes_which_give_no seed,_but_abide_long_upon_the_stalks_without_shedding: The_Root_is_composed_of_many_smal_Fibres,_which_perisheth every_year_at_the_first_approach_of_winter,_and_riseth again_of_its_own_sowing,_and_where_it_once_is_suffered_to sow_it_self,_the_ground_will_never_want_it_aftewards_even both_sorts_of_it. = # ## # chapter 165 DOGS_MERCURY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Having_described_unto_you_that_which_is_called_French Mercury,_I_come_now_to_shew_you_in_a_Description_this_kind also. = This_is_likewise_of_two_kinds,_Male_and_Female,_having many_stalks_slender_&_lower_than_Mercury_and_without_any branches_at_all_upon_them:_The_Male_is_set_with_two_Leavs at_every_Joynt_somwhat_greater_than_the_Female,_but_more pointed_and_full_of_Veins,_and_somwhat_harder_in_handling, of_a_darker_green_colour,_and_less_dented_or_snip'd_about the_edges:_At_the_Joynts_with_the_Leavs_come_forth_longer Stalks_then_the_former,_with_two_hairy_round_Seeds_upon them_twice_as_big_as_those_of_the_former_Mercury:_The_tast hereof_is_Herby,_and_the_smel_somwhat_strong_and_Virulent: The_Female_hath_much_harder_Leavs_standing_upon_longer Footstalks,_and_the_stalks_are_also_longer:_From_the Joynts_come_forth_Spikes_of_Flowers,_like_the_French Female_Mercury,_The_Roots_of_them_both_are_many,_and_full of_smal_Fibres,_which_run_under_ground,_and_mat_themselves very_much,_not_perishing_as_the_former_Mercuries_do,_but abiding_the_Winter,_and_shoot_forth_new_Branches_every yeer_(for_the_old_die_down_to_the_ground.) = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Male_and_Female_French_Mercury_are_found_wild_in divers_places_of_this_Land;_as_by_a_Village_called Brookland_in_Rumney_Marsh_in_Kent. = The_Dogs_Mercury_in_sundry_places_of_Kent_also,_and elswhere;_but_the_Female_more_seldom_than_the_Male. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flourish_in_the_Summer_months,_and_therein_give their_Seed. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Decoction_of_the_Leavs_of_Mercury,_or_the_Juyce thereof_in_Broth,_or_Drunk_with_a_little_Sugar_put_to_it, purgeth_Chollerick_and_waterish_Humors._Hippocrates commendeth_it_wonderfully_for_Womens_Diseases;_and_applied it_to_the_secret_parts_to_eas_the_pains_of_the_Mother;_and used_the_Decoction_of_it_both_to_procure_Womens_Courses, and_to_expel_the_Afterbirth:_And_give_the_Decoction thereof_with_Mirrh_or_Pepper,_or_used_to_apply_the_Leavs outwardly_against_the_Strangury,_and_Diseases_of_the_Reins and_Bladder._He_used_it_also_for_sore_and_watering_Eyes, and_for_the_Deafness_and_pain_in_the_Ears,_by_dropping_the Juyce_therof_into_them,_and_bathing_them_afterwards_in white_Wine. {Note_400_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Decoction_therof_made_with_Water_and_a_Cock Chicken,_is_a_most_safe_Medicine_against_the_hot_fits_of Agues:_It_also_clenseth_the_Breast_and_Lungs_of_Flegm,_but a_little_offendeth_the_Stomach:_The_Juyce_or_distilled Water_snuffed_up_into_the_Nostrils_purgeth_the_Head_and Eyes_of_Catarrhes_and_Rhewms._Some_use_to_drink_two_or three_ounces_of_the_distilled_water_with_a_little_Sugar put_to_it,_in_the_morning_fasting,_to_open_and_purge_the Body_of_gross_viscous_and_Melancholly_Humors._It_is wonderful_(if_it_be_not_Fabulous)_that_Dioscorides_and Theophrastus_do_relate_of_it:_Viz._That_if_Women_use_these Herbs_either_Inwardly_or_outwardly_for_three_daies together_after_Conception,_and_their_Courses_be_past,_they shal_bring_forth_Male_or_Female_Children,_according_to that_kind_of_Herb_they_use._Mathiolus_saith,_That_the {Note_216_here} Seed_of_both_the_Male_and_Female_Mercury_boyled_with Wormwood_and_drunk,_cureth_the_yellow_Jaundice_in_a_speedy manner:_The_Leavs_or_the_Juyce_rubbed_upon_Warts,_taketh them_away:_The_Juyce_mingled_with_some_Vinegar,_helpeth all_running_Scabs,_Tetters,_Ringworms_and_the_Itch._Galen saith_that_being_applied_in_manner_of_a_Pultis,_to_any Swelling_or_Inflamation,_it_digesteth_the_Swelling_and allayeth_the_Inflamation;_and_is_therfore_given_in Clysters_to_evacuate_the_Belly_from_offensive_Humors. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Dogs_Mercury,_although_it_be_less_used_yet_may serve_in_the_same_manner_to_the_same_purpose_to_purge waterish_and_Melanchollick_Humors. = Mercury_they_say_owns_this_Herb,_but_I_rather_think 'tis_Venus,_and_am_partly_confident_of_it_too,_for_I_never read_that_Mercury_ever_minded_Womens_businesses_so_much,_I beleev_he_minds_his_study_more. = # ## # chapter 166 MINT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Of_all_the_kinds_of_Mints,_the_Spear-Mint_or Heart-Mint,_being_most_useful;_I_shal_only_describe_it:_as followeth. = Spear-Mint,_hath_divers_round_Stalks,_and_long,_but narrowish_Leavs_set_thereon;_of_a_dark_green_colour._The Flowers_stand_in_Spiked_Heads_at_the_tops_of_the_Branches, being_of_a_pale_blush_colour._The_smel_or_scent_hereof_is somwhat_neer_unto_Bassil._It_encreaseth_by_the_Root_under ground,_as_all_the_others_do. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_an_usual_Inhabitant_in_Gardens;_And_becaus_it seldom_giveth_any_good_Seed,_the_defect_is_recompensed_by the_plentiful_encreas_of_the_Root,_which_being_once planted_in_a_Garden_will_hardly_be_rid_out_again. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_not_until_the_beginning_of_August,_for_the most_part. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Dioscorides_saith,_It_hath_an_heating,_binding_and drying_quality,_and_therefor_the_Juyce_taken_with_Vinegar, staieth_Bleeding:_It_stirreth_up_Venery_or_Bodily_lust: Two_or_three_Branches_thereof_taken_with_the_Juyce_of_sowr Pomegranates_stayeth_the_Hiccough,_Vomiting,_and_allayeth Choller:_It_dissolveth_Impostumes_being_laid_too_with Barley_Meal._It_is_good_to_repress_the_Milk_in_Womens Breasts,_and_for_such_as_have_swollen,_flagging,_or_great Breasts:_applied_with_Salt,_it_helpeth_the_biting_of_a_Mad Dog;_with_Mead_or_Honeyed_Water,_it_easeth_the_pains_of the_Ears_and_taketh_away_the_roughness_of_the_Tongue_being rubbed_thereupon._It_suffereth_not_Milk_to_curdle_in_the {Note_217_here} Stomach_if_the_Leavs_hereof_be_steeped_or_boyled_in_it before_you_drink_it._Briefly_it_is_very_profitable_to_the Stomach:_The_often_use_hereof_is_a_very_powerful_Medicine to_stay_Womens_Courses,_and_the_Whites._Applied_to_the Forehead_or_Temples,_it_easeth_pains_of_the_Head._And_is good_to_wash_the_Heads_of_yong_Children_therewith,_against all_manner_of_breakings_out,_Sores,_or_Scabs_therein;_and healeth_the_chops_of_the_Fundament._It_is_also_profitable against_the_Poyson_of_Venemous_Creatures._The_distilled Water_of_Mints_is_available_to_all_the_purposes_aforesaid, yet_more_weakly. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text But_if_a_Spirit_thereof_be_rightly_and_Chimically_drawn it_is_much_more_powerful_than_the_Herb_it_self._Simeon Sethi_saith,_It_helpeth_a_cold_Liver,_strengthneth_the Belly_and_Stomach,_causeth_digestion,_staieth_Vomit_and the_Hiccough,_is_good_against_the_Gnawings_of_the_Heart, provoketh_Appetite,_taketh_away_Obstructions_of_the_Liver, and_stirreth_up_Bodily_Lust:_But_thereof_too_much_must_not be_taken,_becaus_it_maketh_the_Blood_thin_and_wheyish,_and turneth_it_into_choller,_and_therfore_Chollerick_persons must_obstain_from_it. {Note_218_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_a_safe_Medicine_for_the_biting_of_a_Mad_Dog, being_bruised_with_Salt_and_laid_thereon._The_Pouder_of it_being_dried_and_taken_after_Meat_helpeth_digestion,_and those_that_are_Splenetick:_taken_with_Wine_it_helpeth Women_in_the_Sore_Travail_in_Child-bearing;_It_is_good against_the_Gravel_and_the_Stone_in_the_Kidneys,_and_the Strangury._Being_smelled_unto,_it_is_comfortable_for_the Head_and_Memory._The_Decoction_thereof_gargled_in_the Mouth_cureth_the_Gums_and_Mouth_that_is_sore,_and_mendeth an_ill_favoured_Breath:_as_also_with_Rue_and_Coriander, causeth_the_Pallat_of_the_Mouth_that_is_down_to_return_to his_place,_the_Decoction_being_gargled_and_held_in_the Mouth. {Note_219_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Vertues_of_the_wild_or_Hors_Mints,_such_as_grow_in Ditches_(whose_Description_I_purposely_omitted_in_regard that_are_well_enough_known)_are_especially_to_dissolve wind_in_the_Stomach,_to_help_the_Chollick,_and_those_that are_short_winded,_and_are_an_especial_Remedy_for_those that_have_Venerous_Dreams_and_pollutions_in_the_Night being_outwardly_applied_to_the_Testicles_or_Cods._The Juyce_dropped_into_the_Ears_easeth_the_pains_of_them,_and destroyeth_the_Worms_that_breed_therein._They_are_good against_the_Venemous_biting_of_Serpents._The_Juyce_laid on_warm_helpeth_the_Kings_Evil,_or_Kernels_in_the_Throat: The_Decoction_or_distilled_Water_helpeth_a_stinking_Breath proceeding_from_the_corruption_of_the_Teeth;_and_snuffed up_into_the_Nose_purgeth_the_Head._Pliny_saith,_That eating_of_the_Leavs_hath_been_found_by_experience_to_cure_the_Lepry,_and_applying_some_of_them_to_the_Face:_and_to help_the_Scurf_or_Dandrif_of_the_Head_used_with_Vinegar. = They_are_extream_bad_for_wounded_people_and_they_say_a wounded_man_that_eats_Mints_his_Wound_will_never_be_cured, and_that's_a_long_day. = # ## # chapter 167 MISSELTO # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_from_the_Branch_or_Arm_of_the_Tree whereon_it_groweth,_with_a_woody_Stem,_parting_it_self into_sundry_Branches,_and_they_again_devided_into_many other_smaller_Twigs,_interlacing_themselves_one_within another,_very_much_covered_with_a_grayish_green_Bark, having_two_Leaves_set_at_every_Joynt,_and_at_the_end likewise,_which_are_somwhat_long_and_narrow,_smal_at_the bottom_but_broader_toward_the_end._At_the_Knots_or_Joynts of_the_Boughs_and_Branches,_grow_smal_yellowish_Flowers, which_turn_into_smal_round_white_transparant_Berries_three or_four_together,_full_of_glutinous_moisture,_with_a blackish_Seed_in_every_of_them,_which_was_never_yet_known to_spring_being_put_into_the_ground_or_any_where_els_to grow. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_very_rarely_on_Oaks_with_us,_but_upon_sundry other,_as_well_Timber_as_Fruit-Trees,_plentifully_in Woods,_Groves,_and_the_like_through_all_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_the_Spring_time,_but_the_Berries_be_not ripe_until_October,_and_abide_on_the_Branches_all_the Winter,_unless_the_Black-Birds,_and_other_Birds_do_devour them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Both_the_Leavs_and_Berries_of_Mistleto_do_heat_and_dry, and_are_of_subtil_parts:_The_Birdlime_doth_mollifie_hard Knots,_Tumors,_and_Impostumes,_ripeneth_and_discusseth them;_and_draweth_forth_thick_as_well_as_thin_Humors_from the_remote_places_of_the_Body,_digesting_and_separating them:_And_being_mixed_with_equal_parts_of_Rozin_and_Wax, doth_mollifie_the_hardness_of_the_Spleen,_and_healeth_old Ulcers_and_Sores:_Being_mixed_with_Sandarack,_and_Ortment, it_helpeth_to_draw_off_foul_Nails:_and_if_quicklime_and {Note_220_here} Wine_Lees_be_added_thereunto_it_worketh_the_stronger._The Mistleto_it_self_of_the_Oak_(as_the_best)_made_into_Pouder and_given_in_drink_to_those_that_have_the Falling-sickness,_doth_assuredly_heal_them_as_Mathiolus saith,_but_it_is_fit_to_use_it_for_forty_daies_together. Some_have_so_highly_esteemed_of_the_Vertues_hereof_that they_have_called_it_Lignum_Sanctae_Crucus,_Wood_of_the holy_Cross,_beleeving_it_to_help_the_Falling-sickness, Apoplexie,_and_Palsie_very_speedily,_not_only_to_be inwardly_taken,_but_to_be_hung_at_their_Necks._Tragus saith,_That_the_fresh_Wood_of_any_Mistleto_bruised,_and the_Joyce_drawn_forth_and_dropped_into_the_Ears_that_have Imposthumes_in_them,_doth_help_and_eas_them_within_a_few daies. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text That_it_is_under_the_Dominion_of_the_Sun,_I_do_not question,_and_can_also_take_for_granted_that_that_which grows_upon_Oaks_participates_somthing_of_the_Nature_of Jupiter,_becaus_an_Oak_is_one_of_his_Trees;_as_also_that which_grows_upon_Pear-trees_and_Apple-trees,_participates somthing_of_the_Nature,_becaus_he_rules_the_Trees,_and_it draws_sap_from_the_Trees,_it_grows_upon_having_no_Root_of its_own,_but_why_that_should_have_most_vertues_that_grows upon_Oaks_I_know_not,_unless_becaus_'tis_rarest,_and hardest_to_come_by,_and_our_Colledges_Opinion_is_in_this contrary_to_the_Scripture_which_saith,_Gods_tender_Mercies are_over_all_his_Works,_and_so_'tis,_Let_the_Colledg_of Physitians_walk_as_contrary_to_him_as_they_pleas,_and that's_as_contrary_as_the_East_is_to_the_West._Clusius affirms_that_which_grows_upon_Pear-trees_to_be_as prevalent,_and_give_order_that_is_should_not_touch_the ground_after_it_is_gathered,_and_also_saith,_That_being hung_about_the_Neck,_it_remedies_Witchcraft. = # ## # chapter 168 MONEY-WORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Money-wort,_sendeth_forth_from_a_small threddy_Root,_divers_long,_weak,_and_slender_Branches lying_and_running_upon_the_ground_two_or_three_Foot_long or_more,_set_with_Leavs_two_at_a_Joynt_one_against_another at_equal_distances,_which_are_almost_round,_but_pointed_at the_ends,_smooth_and_of_a_good_green_colour:_At_the_Joynts with_the_Leavs_from_the_middle_foreward_come_forth_at every_Joynt_somtimes_one_yellow_Flower,_and_somtimes_two, standing_each_on_a_smal_Footstalk,_and_made_of_five_Leavs, narrow,_and_pointed_at_the_ends,_with_some_yellow_threds in_the_middle:_which_being_past,_there_stand_in_their places_smal_round_Heads_of_Seed. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_plentifully_in_almost_all_places_of_this Land;_commonly_in_moist_grounds_by_Hedg_sides,_and_in_the middle_of_grassy_Fields. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_June_and_July,_and_their_Seed_is_ripe quickly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Moneywort_is_singular_good_to_stay_all_Fluxes_in_Men_or Woman,_whether_they_be_Lasks,_Bloody_Fluxes,_the_Flowing of_Womens_Courses,_Bleedings_inwardly_or_outwardly,_and the_weakness_of_the_Stomach_that_is_given_to_casting._It {Note_221_here} is_very_good_also_for_all_Ulcers,_or_Excoriations_of_the Lungs_or_other_inward_parts._It_is_exceeding_good_for_all Wounds,_either_fresh_or_green_to_heal_them_speedily;_and for_old_Ulcers_that_are_of_a_spreading_nature:_For_all which_purposes,_The_Juyce_of_the_Herb,_or_the_Pouder_drunk in_Water,_wherein_hot_Steel_hath_been_often_quenched:_Or the_Decoction_of_the_green_Herb_in_Wine_or_Water_drunk;_Or the_Seed,_Juyce_or_Decoction_used_to_the_outward_places_to wash_or_bath_them,_or_to_have_Tents_dipped_therein_and_put into_them,_are_effectual. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 169 MOONWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_usually_but_with_one_dark_green_thick and_fat_Leaf_standing_upon_a_short_footstalk,_not_above two_fingers_breadth;_but_when_it_will_flower_it_may_be said_to_beare_a_small_slender_stalk_about_four_or_five Inches_high,_having_but_one_leaf_set_in_the_middle_therof, which_is_much_devided_on_both_sides_into_somtimes_five_or seven_parts_on_a_sid,_somtimes_more,_each_of_which_parts is_small_next_the_middle_rib,_but_broad_forwards_and_round pointed,_resembling_therein_an_half_Moon_from_whence_it took_the_name,_the_upper_most_parts_or_divisions_being less_than_the_lowest:_The_Stalk_riseth_above_this_Leaf_two or_three_inches,_bearing_many_Branches_of_small_long Tongues,_every_one_like_the_spiky_Head_of_Adders-tongue, of_a_brownish_colour,_which_whether_I_shall_call_them Flowers_or_the_Seed,_I_well_know_not:_which_after_they have_continued_a_while_resolve_into_a_Mealy_dust:_The_Root is_smal_and_Fibrous._This_hath_somtimes_divers_such_like Leavs_as_are_before_Described,_with_so_many_branches_or tops_arising_from_one_Stalk_each_devided_from_the_other. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_on_Hills,_and_Heaths,_yet_where_there_is much_Grass,_for_therein_it_delighteth_to_grow. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_to_be_found_only_in_April_and_May,_for_in_June when_any_hot_weather_cometh_for_the_most_part_it_is withered_and_gone. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Moonwort_is_cold_and_drying_more_than_Adders-tongue, and_is_therefore_held_to_be_more_available_for_all_Wounds both_inward_and_outward:_The_Leavs_boyled_in_red_Wine_and drunk_stayeth_the_immoderate_Flux_of_Womens_Courses_and the_Whites:_It_also_staieth_Bleeding,_Vomitings,_and_other Fluxes;_It_helpeth_all_Blows_and_Bruises,_and_to consolidate_all_Fractures_and_Dislocations._It_is_good for_Ruptures:_But_it_is_chiefly_used_by_most,_with_other Herbs_to_make_Oyls_or_Balsoms_to_heal_fresh_or_green Wounds_(as_I_said_before)_either_inward_or_outward,_for which_it_is_excellent_good. {Note_222_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Moonwort_is_an_Herb_which_they_say_will_open_Locks,_and unshoo_such_Horses_as_tread_upon_it,_this_some_laugh_to scorn,_and_those_no_smal_Fools_neither,_but_Country_people that_I_know,_call_it_«Unshoo_the_Horse»_besides_I_have heard_Commanders_say,_That_on_White_Down_in_Devon_neer Tiverton,_there_was_found_thirty_Hors_shoos,_pulled_off from_the_feet_of_the_Earl_of_Essex_his_Horses_being_there drawn_up_in_a_Body,_many_of_them_being_but_newly_shod,_and no_reason_known,_which_caused_much_admiration;_and_the Herb_described_usually_grows_upon_Heaths._The_Moon_owns the_Herb. = # ## # chapter 170 MOSSES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text I_shal_not_trouble_the_Reader_with_any_Description_of these,_sith_my_intent_is_to_speak_only_of_two_kinds_as_the most_principal,_Viz._Ground-Moss,_and_Tree-Moss,_both which_are_very_well_know. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Gound-Moss,_growing_in_our_moist_Woods,_and_the bottoms_of_Hills,_in_boggy_grounds,_and_in_shadowy Ditches,_and_many_other_such_like_places. = The_Tree-Moss_groweth_only_on_Trees. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Ground-Moss,_is_held_to_be_singular_good_to_break the_Stone,_and_to_expel_and_drive_it_forth_by_Urin,_being boyled_in_Wine_and_drunk:_The_Herb_bruised_and_boyled_in Water_and_applied_easeth_al_Inflamations_and_pains_coming of_an_hot_caus;_and_is_therfore_used_to_eas_the_pains_of the_hot_Gout. {Note_223_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Tree-Mosses_are_cooling_and_binding,_and_partake_of a_digesting_and_mollifying_quality_withal,_as_Galen_saith. But_each_Moss_doth_partake_of_the_Nature_of_the_Tree_from whence_it_is_taken;_therefore_that_of_the_Oak_is_more Binding;_and_is_of_good_effect_to_stay_Fluxes_in_man_or Woman,_as_also_Vomitings_or_Bleedings,_the_Pouder_thereof being_taken_in_Wine:_The_Decoction_thereof_in_Wine_is very_good_for_Women_to_be_bathed_with,_or_to_sit_in_that are_toubled_with_the_overflowing_of_their_Courses:_The same_being_drunk_stayeth_the_Stomach_that_is_troubled_with casting,_or_the_Hiccough;_and_as_Avicenna_saith,_it comforteth_the_Heart:_The_Pouder_thereof_taken_in_Drink for_some_time_together,_is_thought_available_for_the Dropsie._The_Oyl_of_Roses_that_hath_had_fresh_Moss steeped_therin_for_a_time,_and_after_boyled_and_applied_to the_Temples_and_Forehead,_doth_Merveilously_eas_the Headach_coming_of_a_hot_caus,_as_also_the_Distillations_of hot_Rhewm_or_Humors_to_the_Eyes_or_other_parts:_The Antients_much_used_it_in_their_Oyntments_and_other Medicines_against_Lassitude,_and_to_strengthen_and_comfort the_Sinews._For_which,_if_it_was_good_then,_I_know_no reason_but_it_may_be_found_so_still. = # ## # chapter 171 MOTHERWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_a_hard,_square,_brownish,_rough,_strong Stalk,_rising_three_or_four_foot_high_at_the_least, spreading_into_many_Branches,_whereon_grow_Leavs_on_each side_with_long_Footstalks,_two_at_every_Joynt,_which_are somwhat_broad_and_long_as_it_were,_rough,_or_crumpled, with_many_great_Veins_therein;_of_a_sad_green_colour,_and deeply_dented_about_the_edges,_and_almost_devided:_From the_middle_of_the_Branches_up_to_the_tops_of_them_(which are_very_long_and_smal)_grow_the_Flowers_round_about_them at_distances_in_sharp_pointed_rough_hard_Husks,_of_a_more red_or_purple-colour_than_Balm_or_Horehound,_but_in_the same_manner_and_form_as_the_Horehounds:_after_which_come smal_round_blackish_Seed_in_great_plenty:_The_Root_sendeth forth_a_number_of_long_Strings_and_smal_Fibres,_taking strong_hold_in_the_Ground;_of_a_dark_yellowish_or_brownish colour,_and_abideth_as_the_Horehound_doth;_the_smell_of this_being_not_much_different_from_it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_only_in_Gardens_with_us_in_England. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Motherwort,_is_held_to_be_of_much_use_for_the_trembling of_the_Heart,_and_in_faintings_and_swounings_from_whence it_took_the_name_Cardiaca._The_Pouder_thereof_to_the quantity_of_a_spoonful_drunk_in_Wine_is_a_wonderful_help to_Women_in_their_Sore_Travails,_as_also_for_the suffocations_or_risings_of_the_Mother;_and_from_these effects_it_is_likely_it_took_the_name_of_Motherwort_with us._It_also_provoketh_Urine_and_Womens_Courses,_clenseth the_Chest_of_cold_Flegm_oppressing_it,_and_killeth_the Worms_in_the_Belly:_It_is_of_good_use_to_warm_and_dry_up the_cold_Humors,_to_digest_and_dispers_them_that_are settled_in_the_Veins,_Joynts,_and_Sinews_of_the_Body,_and to_help_Cramps,_and_Convulsions. {Note_224_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Venus_owns_the_Herb,_and_it_is_under_Leo,_there_is_no better_Herb_to_drive_Melancholly_Vapors_from_the_Heart,_to strengthen_it,_and_make_a_merry_cheerful_blith_soul,_than this_Herb,_it_may_be_kept_in_a_Syrup_or_Conserv,_therfore the_Latins_called_it_Cardiaca:_Besides,_it_makes_Women joyful_Mothers_of_Children,_and_settles_their_Wombs_as they_should_be,_therfore_we_call_it_Motherwort. = # ## # chapter 172 MOUSEAR # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Ths_is_a_low_Herb_creeping_upon_the_ground_by_small strings_like_the_Strawberry_Plant,_whereby_it_shooteth forth_small_Roots,_whereat_grow_upon_the_Ground_many_small and_somwhat_short_Leavs_set_in_a_round_form_together, hollowish_in_the_middle_where_they_are_broadest,_of_an hoary_colour_all_over,_and_very_hairy,_which_being_broken do_give_a_white_Milk:_From_among_these_Leavs_spring_up_two or_three_smal_hoary_Stalks_about_a_span_high,_with_a_few smaller_Leavs_thereon;_At_the_tops_whereof_standeth usually_but_one_Flower,_consisting_of_many_paler_yellow Leavs_broad_at_the_points,_and_a_little_dented_in,_set_in three_or_four_rows,_the_greater_outermost,_very_like_a Dandelyon_Flower,_and_a_little_reddish_underneath_about the_edges,_especially_if_it_grow_in_a_dry_ground:_which after_they_have_stood_long_in_Flower,_do_turn_into_Down, which_with_the_Seed_is_carryed_away_with_the_Wind. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_Ditch_Banks,_and_somtimes_in_Ditches_if they_be_dry_and_in_sandy_Grounds. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_June_and_July,_and_abideth_green_all the_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce_hereof_taken_in_Wine_or_the_Decoction_thereof drunk_doth_help_the_Jaundice_although_of_long_continuance, to_drink_thereof_morning_and_evening,_and_abstain_from other_drink_two_or_three_hours_after:_It_is_a_special Remedy_against_the_Stone,_and_the_tormenting_pains thereof;_as_also_other_Tortures_and_griping_pains_of_the Bowels;_The_Decoction_thereof_with_Succory_and_Centaury, is_held_very_eflectual_to_help_the_Dropsie,_and_them_that are_inclining_thereunto,_and_the_Diseases_of_the_Spleen. {Note_225_here} It_stayeth_the_Fluxes_of_Blood_either_at_the_Mouth_or Nose,_and_inward_Bleedings_also,_for_it_is_a_singular Wound_Herb_for_Wounds_both_inward_and_outward;_It_helpeth the_Bloody_Flux_and_stayeth_the_abundance_of_Womens Courses:_There_is_a_Syrup_made_of_the_Juyce_hereof_and Sugar_by_the_Apothecaries_of_Italy,_and_other_places, which_is_of_much_account_with_them,_to_be_given_to_those that_are_troubled_with_the_Cough_or_Phtisick:_The_same also_is_singular_good_for_Ruptures_or_Burstings._The green_Herb_bruised_and_presently_bound_to_any_fresh_cut_or Wound,_doth_quickly_soder_the_lips_thereof._And_the Juyce,_Decoction,_or_Pouder_of_the_dried_Herb,_is_most singular_to_stay_the_Malignity_of_spreading_and_fretting Cankers_and_Ulcers_wheresoever,_yea_in_the_Mouth,_or secret_parts:_The_distilled_Water_of_the_Plant_is available_in_all_the_Diseases_aforesaid,_and_to_wash outward_Wounds_and_Sores,_and_to_apply_Tents,_or_Cloaths wet_therein. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Moon_owns_the_Herb_also,_and_though_Authors_cry_out upon_Alchymists_for_attempting_to_fix_Quick_Silver_by_this Herb_and_Moonwort:_A_Roman_would_not_have_judged_a_thing by_the_success,_if_it_be_to_be_fixed_at_all,_'tis_by_Lunar Influence. = # ## # chapter 173 MUGWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Mugwort_have_divers_Leavs_lying_upon_the ground,_very_much_devided,_or_cut_deeply_in_about_the Brims_somwhat_like_Wormwood_but_much_larger,_of_a_dark green_colour_on_the_upper_side_and_very_hoary_white underneath._The_stalks_rise_to_be_four_or_five_foot_high, having_on_it_such_like_Leavs_as_those_below,_but_somwhat smaller,_branching_forth_very_much_toward_the_top,_whereon are_set_very_small_pale_yellowish_Flowers_like_Buttons, which_fall_away,_and_after_them_come_small_Seed_inclosed in_round_Heads:_The_Root_is_long_and_hard_with_many_smal Fibres_growing_from_it,_whereby_it_taketh_strong_hold_in the_ground,_but_both_Stalk_and_Leaf_do_die_down_every yeer,_and_the_Root_shooteth_anew_in_the_Spring._The_whol Plant_is_of_a_reasonable_good_scent,_and_is_more_easily propogated_by_the_Slips,_than_by_the_Seed. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_plentifully_in_many_places_of_this_Land,_by the_way_sides,_as_also_by_smal_Water-Courses,_and_in divers_other_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_and_Seedeth_in_the_end_of_Summer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Mugwort_is_with_good_success_put_among_other_Herbs_that are_boyled_for_Women_to_sit_over_the_hot_Decoction,_to draw_down_their_Courses,_to_help_the_Delivery_of_the Birth,_and_expel_the_Afterbirth,_as_also_for_the Obstructions_and_Inflamations_of_the_Mother._It_breaketh {Note_226_here} the_Stone,_and_causeth_one_to_make_water_where_it_is stopped:_The_Juyce_thereof_made_up_with_Mirth,_and_put under_as_a_Pessary,_worketh_the_same_effect,_and_so_doth the_Root_also,_being_made_up_with_Hogs_Greas_into_an Oyntment,_it_taketh_away_Wens_and_hard_Knots_and_Kernels that_grow_about_the_Neck_and_Throat,_and_easeth_the_pains about_the_Neck_more_effectually,_if_some_Field_Daisies_be put_with_it._The_Herb_it_self_being_fresh_or_the_Juyce thereof_taken,_is_a_special_Remedy_upon_the_overmuch taking_of_Opium._Three_drams_of_the_Pouder_of_the_dried Leavs_taken_in_Wine,_is_a_speedy_and_the_best_certain_help for_the_Sciatica._A_Decoction_thereof_made_with_Chamomel and_Agrimony,_and_the_place_bathed_therewith_while_it_is warm,_taketh_away_the_pains_of_the_Sinews_and_the_Cramp. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text This_is_an_Herb_of_Venus,_therefore_maintaineth_the parts_of_the_Body_she_rules,_and_Remedies_the_Diseases_of the_parts_that_are_under_her_Signs,_Taurus_and_Libra. = # ## # chapter 174 MULBERRY-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_in_the_places_where_it_groweth, that_it_needeth_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_beareth_Fruit_in_the_Months_of_July_and_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Mulberry_is_of_different_parts;_the_ripe_Berries_by reason_of_their_Sweetness_and_slippery_moisture,_opening the_Belly,_and_the_unripe_binding_it,_especially_when_they are_dried,_and_then_they_are_good_to_stay_Fluxes,_Lasks, and_the_abundance_of_Womens_Courses._The_Bark_of_the_Root killeth_the_broad_Worms_in_the_Body._The_Juyce,_or_the Syrup_made_of_the_Juyce_of_the_Berries,_helpeth_all {Note_227_here} Inflamations_and_Sores_in_the_Mouth_or_Throat,_and_the Pallet_of_the_Mouth_when_it_is_fallen_down._The_Juyce_of the_Leavs_is_a_Remedy_against_the_biting_of_serpents,_and for_those_that_have_taken_Aconite:_The_Leavs_beaten_with Vinegar_is_good_to_lay_on_any_place_that_is_burnt_with fire._A_Decoction_made_of_the_Bark_and_Leavs,_is_good_to wash_the_Mouth_and_Teeth_when_they_ach._If_the_Root_be_a little_slit_or_cut,_and_a_smal_hole_made_in_the_ground next_thereunto,_in_the_Harvest_time,_it_will_give_out_a certain_Juyce,_which_being_hardned,_the_next_day_is_of good_use_to_help_the_Toothach,_to_dissolve_Knots,_and purge_the_Belly:_The_Leavs_of_Mulberries_are_said_to_stay bleeding_at_Mouth_or_Nose,_or_the_Bleeding_of_the_Piles, or_of_a_Wound_being_bound_unto_the_places._A_Branch_of the_Tree_taken_when_the_Moon_is_at_the_full_and_bound_to the_Wrist_of_a_Womans_Arm_whose_Courses_come_down_too_much doth_stay_them_in_a_short_space. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Mercury_rules_the_Tree,_therefore_are_its_effects variable_as_his_are. = # ## # chapter 175 MULLEIN # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_white_Mullein_hath_many_fair_large_wooly white_Leavs_lying_next_the_ground,_somwhat_longer_than broad,_pointed_at_the_ends,_and_as_it_were_dented_about the_edges:_The_Stalk_riseth_up_to_be_four_or_five_Foot high,_covered_over_with_such_like_Leavs,_but_lesser,_so that_no_Stalk_can_be_seen_for_the_multitude_of_Leavs thereon_up_to_the_Flowers,_which_come_forth_on_all_sides of_the_Stalk,_without_any_Branches_for_the_most_part,_and are_many_set_together_in_a_long_spike,_in_some_of_a_gold yellow_colour,_in_others_more_pale,_consisting_of_five round_pointed_Leavs,_which_afterwards_give_smal_round Heads,_wherein_is_smal_brownish_Seed_contained:_The_Root is_long,_white,_and_Woody,_perishing_after_it_hath_born Seed. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_by_the_way_sides,_and_in_Lanes_in_many places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_July,_or_thereabouts. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text A_smal_quantity_of_the_Root_given_in_Wine,_is_commended by_Dioscorides_against_Lasks_and_Fluxes_of_the_Belly:_The Decoction_thereof_drunk_is_profitable_for_those_that_are Bursten,_and_for_Cramps_and_Convulsions,_and_for_those that_are_troubled_with_an_old_Cough._The_Decoction thereof_gargled_easeth_the_pains_of_the_Toothach:_An_Oyl made_by_the_often_Infusion_of_the_Flowers,_is_of_very_good effect_for_the_Piles._The_Decoction_of_the_Root_in_Red Wine,_or_in_Water_(if_there_be_an_Ague)_wherein_red_hot Steel_hath_been_often_quenched,_doth_stay_the_Bloody_Flux. {Note_228_here} The_same_also_openeth_Obstructions_of_the_Bladder_and Reins_when_one_cannot_make_water._A_Decoction_of_the Leavs_hereof,_and_of_Sage,_Marjerom_and_Camomil_Flowers and_the_places_bathed_therewith_that_have_Sinews_stark with_cold,_or_Cramps,_doth_bring_them_much_eas,_and comfort._Three_ounces_of_the_distilled_water_of_the Flowers_drunk_morning_and_evening_for_some_daies_together is_said_to_be_the_most_excellent_Remedy_for_the_hot_Gout. {Note_229_here} The_Juyce_of_the_Leavs_and_Flowers_being_laid_upon_rough Warts,_as_also_the_Pouder_of_the_dried_Roots_rubbed_on doth_easily_take_them_away;_but_doth_no_good_to_smooth Warts._The_pouder_of_the_dried_Flowers_is_an_especial Remedy_for_those_that_are_troubled_with_belly-aches_or_the pains_of_the_Chollick._The_Decoction_of_the_Root,_and_so likewise_of_the_Leavs_is_of_great_effect_to_dissolve_the Tumors,_Swellings,_or_Inflamation_of_the_Throat._The_Seed and_Leavs_boyled_in_Wine,_and_applied,_draweth_forth speedily_Thorns,_or_Splinters_gotten_into_the_Flesh, easeth_the_pains,_and_healeth_them_also._The_Leavs bruised_and_wrapped_in_double_papers,_and_covered_with_hot Ashes_and_Embers_to_bake_a_while,_and_then_taken_forth_and laid_warm_on_any_Botch_or_Boyl_hapning_in_the_Groyn_or share,_doth_dissolve_and_heal_them._The_Seed_bruised,_and boyled_in_Wine_and_laid_on_any_Member_that_hath_been_out of_Joynt_and_is_newly_set_again,_taketh_away_all_Swellings and_pains_thereof. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 176 MUSTARD # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Mustard_hath_large_and_broad_rough_Leavs, very_much_jagged_with_uneven,_and_unorderly_gashes, somwhat_like_Turnip_Leavs,_but_lesser_and_rougher:_The Stalk_riseth_to_be_more_than_a_foot_high,_and_somtimes_two foot_high,_being_round,_rough,_and_branched_at_the_top, bearing_such_like_Leavs_thereon_as_grow_below,_but_lesser, and_less_devided;_and_divers_yellow_Flowers_one_above another_at_the_tops;_after_which_come_smal_rough_pods, with_smal_lank_flat_ends,_wherein_is_contained_round yellowish_Seed,_sharp,_hot,_and_biting_upon_the_Tongue: The_Root_is_smal,_long,_and_woody,_when_it_beareth_Stalks and_perisheth_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_with_us_in_Gardens_only,_and_other_manured places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_an_annual_Plant,_Flowring_in_July,_and_their_Seed is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Mustard_Seed_hath_the_Vertue_of_Heating,_discussing, rarefying_and_drawing_out_Splinters_of_Bones,_and_other things_out_of_the_Flesh._It_is_of_good_effect_to_bring down_Womens_Courses,_for_the_Falling_sickness_or_Lethargy, drousie_forgetful_evil,_to_use_it_both_inwardly_and outwardly_to_rub_the_Nostrils,_Forehead,_and_Temples,_to {Note_230_here} warm_and_quicken_the_Spirits,_for_by_the_fierce_sharpness it_purgeth_the_Brain_by_sneezing,_and_drawing_down_Rhewm and_other_Viscuous_Humors,_which_by_their_Distillations upon_the_Lungs_and_Chest_procure_coughing,_and_therefore_with_some_Honey_added_thereto_doth_much_good_therein._The Decoction_of_the_Seed_made_in_Wine_and_drunk,_provoketh Urine,_resisteth_the_force_of_Poyson,_the_Malignity_of Mushroms,_and_the_Venom_of_Scorpions,_or_other_Venemous Creatures,_if_it_be_taken_in_time:_and_taken_before_the cold_fits_of_Agues,_altereth,_lesseneth,_and_cureth_them. {Note_231_here} The_Seed_taken_either_by_it_self_or_with_other_things either_in_an_Electuary_or_Drink,_doth_mightily_stir_up Bodily_lust,_and_helpeth_the_Spleen_and_pains_in_the sides,_and_gnawing_in_the_Bowels._And_used_as_a_Gargle, draweth_up_the_Pallat_of_the_Mouth_being_fallen_down,_and also_it_dissolveth_the_Swellings_about_the_Throat,_if_it be_outwardly_applied._Being_chewed_in_the_Mouth,_it oftentimes_helpeth_the_Toothach:_The_outward_application hereof_upon_the_pained_place_of_the_Sciatia,_discusseth the_Humors,_and_easeth_the_pains,_as_also_of_the_Gout,_and other_Joynt_aches._And_is_much_and_often_used_to_eas pains_in_the_sides_of_loyns,_the_shoulders_or_other_parts of_the_Body,_upon_the_applying_thereof_to_rais_Blisters, and_cureth_the_Diseas_by_drawing_it_to_the_outward_part_of the_Body:_It_is_also_used_to_help_the_falling_of_the_Hair: The_Seed_bruised,_mixed_with_Honey_and_applied,_or_made_up with_Wax,_taketh_away_the_Marks,_and_black_and_blue_spots of_Bruises_or_the_like,_the_roughness_or_Scabbedness_of the_Skin,_as_also_the_Leprosie_and_lowsie_evil:_it_helpeth also_the_crick_in_the_Neck._The_distilled_Water_of_the Herb_when_it_is_in_Flower_is_much_used_to_drink_inwardly to_help_in_any_the_Diseases_aforesaid,_or_to_wash_the Mouth_when_the_Pallat_is_down,_and_for_the_Diseases_of_the Throat_to_gargle,_but_outwardly_also_for_Scabs,_Itch,_or other_like_Infirmities,_and_clenseth_the_Face_from Morphew,_Spots,_Freckles,_and_other_Deformities. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_excellent_Sawce_for_such_whose_Blood_wants clarifying_and_for_weak_Stomachs_being_an_Herb_of_Mars, but_naught_for_Chollerick_people,_though_as_good_for_such as_are_aged_or_troubled_with_cold_Diseases,_Aries_claims somthing_to_do_with_it,_therfore_it_strengthens_the_heart and_resisteth_poyson,_let_such_whose_Stomachs_are_so_weak, they_cannot_digest_their_meat_or_appetite_it,_take_of Mustard_Seed_a_dram,_Cinnamon_as_much,_and_having_beaten them_to_Pouder_ad_half_as_much_Mastich_in_Pouder,_and_with Gum_Arabick_dissolved_in_Rose_Water,_make_it_up_into Troches,_of_which_they_may_take_one_of_about_half_a_dram weight_an_hour_or_two_before_meals,_let_old_men_and_women make_much_of_this_medicine,_and_they_will_either_give_me thanks,_or_manifest_ingratitude. = # ## # chapter 177 HEDG-MUSTARD # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_up_usually_but_with_one_blackish_green Stalk,_tough,_easie_to_bend_but_not_break,_branched_into diverse_parts,_and_somtimes_with_divers_Stalks_set_full_of Branches,_whereon_grow_long,_rough,_or_hard_rugged_Leavs, very_much_torn_and_cut_on_the_edges_into_many_parts,_some bigger,_and_some_lesser,_of_a_dirty_green_colour:_The Flowers_are_smal_and_yellow,_that_grow_at_the_tops_of_the Branches,_in_long_Spikes,_flowring_by_degrees,_so_that continuing_long_in_Flower_the_stalks_will_have_smal_round Cods_at_the_bottom,_growing_upright_and_close_to_the Stalk,_while_the_top_Flowers_yet_shew_themselvs;_in_which are_contained_smal_yellow_Seed,_sharp_and_strong,_as_the Herb_is_also:_The_Root_groweth_down_slender_and_woody,_yet abiding,_and_springing_again_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_frequently_in_this_Land_by_the_Waies_and Hedg_sides,_and_somtimes_in_the_open_Fields. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_flowreth_most_usually_about_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_singular_good_in_all_the_Diseases_of_the_Chest and_Lungs,_hoarceness_of_voice,_and_by_the_use_of_the Decoction_therof_for_a_little_space,_those_have_been recovered_who_had_utterly_lost_their_voice,_and_almost {Note_232_here} their_Spirits_also._The_Juyce_threof_made_into_a_Syrup, or_licking_Medicine_with_Honey_or_Sugar_is_no_less effectual_for_the_same_purpose,_and_for_all_other_Coughs, Weesings,_and_shortness_of_Breath._The_same_is_also profitable_for_those_that_have_the_Jaundice,_the_Pluresie, pains_in_the_Back_and_Loyns,_and_for_torments_in_the_Belly or_the_Chollick,_being_also_used_in_Clysters._The_Seed_is held_to_be_a_special_Remedy_against_Poyson_and_Venom:_It is_singular_good_for_the_Sciatica,_the_Gout,_and_all Joynt-aches,_Sores_and_Cankers_in_the_Mouth,_Throat,_or behind_the_Ears;_and_no_less_for_the_hardness_and_Swelling of_the_Testicles,_or_of_Womens_Breasts. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Mars_owns_this_Herb_also. = # ## # chapter 178 NEP # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_garden_Nep_shooteth_forth_hard_four_square Stalks_with_a_hoariness_on_them,_a_yard_high_or_more,_full of_Branches,_bearing_at_every_Joynt_two_broad_Leavs, somwhat_like_Balm_but_longer_pointed,_softer,_whiter,_and more_hoary,_nicked_about_the_edges,_and_of_a_strong_sweet scent._The_Flowers_grow_in_large_tufts_at_the_tops_of_the branches,_and_underneath_them_likewise_on_the_Stalks_many together,_of_a_whitish_Purple_colour._The_Roots_are composed_of_many_long_strings_or_Fibres,_fastning themselves_strongly_in_the_ground,_and_abide_with_green Leavs_thereon_all_the_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_only_nursed_up_in_our_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text And_it_flowreth_in_July_or_thereabouts. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Nep_is_generally_used_for_Women_to_procure_their Courses,_being_taken_inwardly_or_outwardly,_either_alone or_with_other_convenient_Herbs_in_a_decoction_to_bath them,_or_sit_over_the_hot_fumes_therof,_and_by_the frequent_use_thereof_it_taketh_away_barrenness,_and_the {Note_233_here} wind_and_pains_of_the_Mother._It_is_also_used_in_pains_of the_Head_coming_of_any_cold_caus,_as_Catarrh's,_Rhewms, and_for_swimming_and_giddiness_thereof,_and_is_of_especial use_for_the_windiness_of_the_Stomach_and_Belly._It_is effectual_for_any_Cramps_or_cold_aches_to_dissolve_the cold_and_wind_that_afflicteth_the_place,_and_is_used_for Colds,_Coughs,_and_shortness_of_breath._The_Juyce_thereof drunk_in_Wine_is_profitable_for_those_that_are_bruised_by any_accident._The_green_Herb_bruised_and_applied_to_the Fundament,_and_lying_there_two_or_three_hours,_easeth_the pains_of_the_Piles._The_Juyce_also_being_made_up_into_an Oyntment,_is_effectual_for_the_same_purpose:_The_head washed_with_a_Decoction_thereof,_it_taketh_away_Scabs;_and may_be_effectual_for_other_parts_of_the_Body_also. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_of_Venus. = # ## # chapter 179 NETTLES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_well_known_that_they_need_no_Description at_all,_they_may_be_found_by_the_feeling_in_the_darkest night. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Roots_or_Leavs_boyled_or_the_Juyce_of_either_of them,_or_both,_made_into_an_Electuary_with_Honey_or_Sugar, is_a_safe_and_sure_Medicine_to_open_the_Pipes_and_passages of_the_Lungs,_which_is_the_caus_of_wheesing_and_shortness of_breath,_and_helpeth_to_expectorate_tough_Flegm,_as_also to_raise_the_impostumated_Pleuresie,_and_spend_it_by spitting;_The_same_helpeth_the_swelling_of_the_Almonds_of the_Throat,_the_Mouth_and_Throat_being_gargled_therewith: The_Juyce_is_also_effectual_to_settle_the_Pallate_of_the Mouth_in_its_place,_and_to_heal_and_temper_the Inflamations_and_soreness_of_the_Mouth_and_Throat._The Decoction_of_the_Leavs_in_Wine_being_drunk_is_singular good_to_provoke_Womens_Courses,_and_settle_the_suffocation or_strangling_of_the_Mother,_and_all_other_Diseases thereof,_as_also_applied_outwardly_with_a_little_Mirrh. The_same_also,_or_the_Seed_provoketh_Urine,_and_expelleth the_Gravel_and_Stone_in_the_Reins_or_Bladder_often_proved to_be_effectual_in_many_that_have_taken_it._The_same killeth_the_Worms_in_Children,_easeth_pains_in_the_sides, and_dissolveth_the_windiness_in_the_Spleen,_as_also_in_the Body,_although_others_think_it_only_powerful_to_provoke Venery._The_Juyce_of_the_Leavs_taken_two_or_three_daies together,_staieth_bleeding_at_the_Mouth:_The_Seed_being drunk_is_a_Remedy_against_the_stinging_of_Venemous Creatures,_the_biting_of_Mad_Dogs,_The_poysonful_qualities of_Hemlock,_Henbane,_Nightshade,_Mandrake,_or_other_such like_Herbs_that_stupifie_or_dull_the_senses,_as_also_the Lethargy,_especially_to_use_it_outwardly_to_rub_the Forehead_and_Temples_in_the_Lethargy,_and_the_places bitten_or_stung_with_Beasts,_with_a_little_Salt._The distilled_water_of_the_Herb_is_also_effectual_(although not_so_powerful)_for_the_Diseases_aforesaid,_as_for outward_Wounds_and_Sores_to_wash_them,_and_to_clens_the Skin_from_Morphew,_Lepry,_and_other_discolourings_thereof: {Note_234_here} The_Seed_or_Leaves_bruised_and_put_into_the_Nostrils, staieth_the_bleeding_of_them,_and_taketh_away_the_Flesh growing_in_them_called_Polipus._The_Juyce_of_the_Leavs, or_the_Decoction_of_them,_or_of_the_Roots,_is_singular good_to_wash_either_old_rotten_and_stinking_sores,_or Fistulaes_and_Gangrenes,_and_such_as_are_fretting,_eating, or_corroding_Scabs,_Mainginess_and_Itch_in_any_part_of_the Body,_as_also_green_Wounds_by_washing_them_therwith,_or applying_the_green_Herb_bruised_thereunto,_yea_although the_Flesh_were_seperated_from_the_Bones._The_same_applied to_our_wearied_Members_refresheth_them,_or_to_places_that have_been_out_of_Joynt_being_first_set_again, strengthneth,_drieth_and_comforteth_them,_as_also_those places_troubled_with_Aches_and_Gouts,_and_the_Defluxion_of Humors_upon_the_Joynts_or_Sinews,_it_easeth_the_pains,_and drieth_or_dissolveth_the_Defluxions._An_Oyntment_made_of the_Juyce,_Oyl,_and_a_little_Wax,_is_singular_good_to_rub cold_and_benummed_Members._An_handful_of_the_Leavs_of green_Nettles,_and_another_of_Wallwort,_or_Danewort, bruised_and_applied_simply_of_themselves_to_the_Gout, Sciatica,_or_Joynt_aches_in_any_part_hath_been_found_to_be an_admirable_help_thereunto. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text This_also_is_an_Herb_Mars_claims_Dominion_over,_you know_Mars_is_hot_and_dry,_and_you_know_as_well_that_Winter is_cold_and_moist;_then_you_may_know_as_well_the_reason why_Nettle_tops_eaten_in_Spring_consume_the_Flegmatic superfluities_in_the_Body_of_man,_that_the_coldness_and moisture_of_Winter,_hath_left_behind. = # ## # chapter 180 NIGHTSHADE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Common_Nightshade_hath_an_upright,_round,_green,_hollow stalk,_about_a_Foot_or_half_a_yard_high,_bushing_forth into_many_Branches,_whereon_grow_many_green_Leavs,_somwhat broad_and_pointed_at_the_ends,_soft_and_full_of_Juyce, somwhat_like_unto_Bazil,_but_larger,_and_a_little_unevenly dented_about_the_edges_at_the_tops_of_the_Stalks_and Branches,_come_forth_three_or_four_or_more_white_Flowers made_of_five_smal_pointed_Leavs_apiece,_standing_on_a Stalk_together,_one_above_another_with_yellow_pointels_in the_middle,_composed_of_four_or_five_yellow_threds_set together_which_aftewards_turn_into_so_many_pendulous_green Berries_of_the_bigness_of_smal_Pease,_full_of_green_Juyce, and_smal_whitish_round_flat_Seed_lying_within_it._The Root_is_white_and_a_little_woody_when_it_hath_given_Flower and_Fruit_with_many_smal_Fibres_at_it;_The_whol_Plant_is of_a_waterish_insipide_tast,_but_the_Juyce_within_the Berries_is_somwhat_viscuous,_and_of_a_cooling_and_binding quality. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_wild_with_us,_under_old_Walls,_and_in Rubbish,_the_common_paths,_and_sides_of_Hedges_and_Fields, as_also_in_our_Gardens_here_in_England_without_any planting. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_dieth_down_every_yeer,_and_ariseth_again_of_its_own sowing,_but_springeth_not_until_the_latter_end_of_April_at the_soonest. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_Common_Nighshade_is_wholly_used_to_cool_all_hot Inflamations_either_inwardly_or_outwardly,_being_no_way dangerous_to_any_that_shall_use_it,_as_most_of_the_rest_of the_Nightshades_are;_yet_it_must_be_used_moderately:_The {Note_235_here} distilled_water_only_of_the_whol_Herb_is_fittest_and safest_to_be_taken_inwardly._The_Juyce_also_clarified_and taken_being_mingled_with_a_little_Vinegar,_is_good_to_wash the_Mouth_and_Throat_that_is_inflamed:_But_outwardly_the Juyce_of_the_Herb_or_Berries_with_Oyl_of_Roses,_and_a little_Vinegar_and_Ceruss_labored_together_in_a_leaden Morter,_is_very_good_to_anoint_all_hot_Inflamations_in_the Eyes;_It_doth_also_much_good_for_the_Shingles,_Ringworms, and_in_all_running_fretting,_and_corroding_Ulcers,_and_in moist_Fistulaes,_if_the_Juyce_be_made_up_with_some_Hens dung_and_applied_thereto:_A_Pessary_dipp'd_in_the_Juyce, and_put_up_into_the_Matrix_stayeth_the_immoderate_Flux_of Womens_Courses:_A_Cloth_wet_therein_and_applied_to_the Testicles_or_Cods,_upon_any_Swelling_therein_giveth_much eas,_as_also_to_the_Gout_that_cometh_of_hot_and_sharp Humors._The_Juyce_dropped_into_the_Ears,_easeth_pains therin_that_arise_of_heat_or_Inflamation._And_Pliny saith,_it_is_good_for_hot_Swellings_under_the_Throat. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Have_a_care_you_mistake_not_the_deadly_Nightshade_for this;_if_you_know_it_not,_you_may_let_them_both_alone_and take_no_harm,_having_other_Medicines_sufficient_in_the Book. = # ## # chapter 181 OAK # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_(the_timber_therof_being_the Glory_and_Safety_of_this_Nation_by_Sea)_that_it_needeth_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leavs_and_Bark_of_the_Oak,_and_the_Acorn_Cups,_do bind_and_dry_very_much:_The_inner_Bark_of_the_Tree,_and the_thin_Skin_that_covereth_the_Acorn,_are_most_used_to stay_the_spitting_of_Blood,_and_the_Bloody_Flux:_The Decoction_of_that_Bark_and_the_Pouder_of_the_Cups,_to_stay Vomitings,_spitting_of_blood,_bleeding_at_Mouth_or_other Flux_of_Blood_in_man_or_woman,_Lasks_also,_and_the involuntary_Flux_of_Natural_Seed._The_Acorns_in_Pouder taken_in_Wine,_provoketh_Urine,_and_resisteth_the_Poyson of_Venemous_Creatures._The_Decoction_of_Acorns_and_the Bark_made_in_Milk_and_taken_resisteth_the_force_of Poysonous_Herbs_and_Medicines,_as_also_the_Virulency_of Cantharides,_when_one_by_eating_them,_hath_his_Bladder exulcerated,_and_pisseth_Blood. {Note_236_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Hippocrates_saith,_he_used_the_fumes_of_Oak_Leavs_to Women_that_were_troubled_with_the_strangling_of_the Mother;_and_Galen_applied_them_being_bruised_to_cure_green Wounds._The_Distilled_water_of_the_Oaken_Buds_before_they break_out_into_Leavs,_is_good_to_be_used_either_inward,_or outwardly,_to_asswage_Inflamations_and_stop_all_manner_of Fluxes_in_man_or_woman:_The_same_is_singular_good_in Pestilential_and_hot_burning_Feavers,_for_it_resisteth_the force_of_the_infection,_and_allayeth_the_heat;_it_cooleth the_heat_of_the_Liver,_breaketh_the_Stone_in_the_Kidneys, and_staieth_womens_Courses:_The_Decoction_of_the_Leavs worketh_the_same_effects._The_water_that_is_found_in_the hollow_places_of_old_Oaks,_is_very_effectual_against_any foul_or_spreading_Scab. = The_Distilled_Water_(or_Decoction_which_is_better)_of the_Leavs_is_one_of_the_best_Remedies_that_I_know_for_the Whites_in_Women. = Jupiter_owns_the_Tree. = # ## # chapter 182 OATS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_also_so_well_known_that_they_need_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Oats_fryed_with_Bay-Salt,_and_applied_to_the_sides, takes_away_the_pains_of_Stitches_and_Wind_in_the_sides_or Belly:_A_Pultis_made_of_the_Meal_of_Oats,_and_some_Oyl_of {Note_237_here} Bays_put_thereto,_helpeth_the_Itch,_and_the_Leprosie,_as also_the_Fistulaes_of_the_Fundament,_and_dissolveth_hard Impostuhmes._The_Meal_of_Oats_boyled_with_Vinegar_and applied,_taketh_away_Freckles_and_Spots_in_the_face,_or other_parts_of_the_Body. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 183 ONE-BLADE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_smal_Plant_never_beareth_more_than_one_Leaf,_but only_when_it_riseth_up_with_his_Stalk,_which_thereon beareth_another,_and_seldom_more,_which_are_of_a_blewish green_colour,_pointed,_with_many_Ribs_or_Veins_therein, like_Plantane:_At_the_top_of_the_Stalk,_grow_many_smal white_Flowers,_Star-fashion,_smelling_somwhat_sweet;_after which_come_smal_reddish_Berries_when_they_are_ripe._The Root_is_small_of_the_bigness_of_a_Rush,_lying_and_creeping under_the_upper_crust_of_the_Earth,_shooting_forth_in diverse_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_moist,_shadowy,_and_grassy_places_of Woods,_in_many_places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_May,_and_the_Berries_be_ripe_in_June, and_then_quickly_perisheth_until_the_next_yeer,_it springeth_from_the_same_Root_again. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Half_a_Dram,_or_a_Dram_at_most_in_Pouder_of_the_Roots hereof_taken_in_Wine_and_Vinegar,_of_each_equal_parts,_and the_party_laid_presently_to_sweat_thereupon,_is_held_to_be {Note_238_here} a_Soveraign_Remedy_for_those_that_are_infected_with_the Plague,_and_have_a_Sore_upon_them,_by_expelling_the_poyson and_infection,_and_defending_the_Heart_and_Spirits_from danger._It_is_a_singular_good_Wound_Herb,_and_is_therupon used_with_other_the_like_effects_in_making_Compound_Balms for_the_curing_of_Wounds,_be_they_fresh_and_green_or_old and_Malignant,_and_especially_if_the_Sinews_be_hurt. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 184 ONIONS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_well_known_that_I_need_not_spend_time about_writing_a_Description_of_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Onions_are_Flatulent_or_Windy,_yet_they_do_somwhat provoke_appetite,_encreas_thirst,_eas_the_Belly_and Bowels;_provoke_Womens_Courses,_help_the_biting_of_a_mad Dog,_and_of_other_Venemous_Creatures,_to_be_used_with Honey_and_Rue,_and_encreaseth_Sperm,_especially_the_Seed of_them:_They_also_kill_the_Worms_in_Children_if_they drink_the_Water_fasting_wherein_they_have_been_steeped_all night._Being_roasted_under_the_Embers_and_eaten_with Honey,_or_Sugar_and_Oyl_they_much_conduce_to_help_an inveterate_Cough_and_expectorate_the_tough_Flegm._The Juyce_being_snuffed_up_into_the_Nostrils,_purgeth_the_Head and_helpeth_the_Lethargy_(yet_the_often_eating_of_them_is said_to_procure_pains_in_the_Head)_It_hath_been_held_with divers_Country_people_a_good_preservative_against Infection_to_eat_Onions_fasting_with_Bread_and_Salt:_as also_to_make_a_great_Onion_hollow,_filling_the_place_with good_Triacle,_and_after_to_roast_it_well_under_the_Embers, which_after_taking_away_of_the_outermost_skin_thereof, being_beaten_together,_is_a_Soveraign_Salve_for_either Plague-Sore,_or_any_other_putrid_Ulcer._The_Juyce_of Onions_is_good_for_either_scalding,_or_burning_by_fire, water,_or_Gunpouder,_and_used_with_Vinegar,_taketh_away all_Blemishes,_Spots,_and_Marks_in_the_Skin,_and_dropped into_the_Ears,_easeth_the_pains_and_nois_of_them._Applied also_with_Figs_beaten_together,_helpeth_to_ripen_and_break Impostumes_and_other_Sores. {Note_239_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Leeks_are_like_them_in_quality_as_a_Pomewater_is_like an_Apple:_They_are_a_Remedy_against_a_Surfeit_of_Mushroms, being_baked_under_the_Embers_and_taken_and_being_boyled and_applied_warm_helpeth_the_Piles;_In_other_things_they have_the_same_property_as_the_Onions,_although_not_so effectual. = Mars_owns_them,_and_they_have_gotten_this_quality,_to draw_any_corruption_to_them,_for_if_you_pill_one_and_lay him_upon_a_Dunghill,_you_shall_find_him_rotten_in_half_a day,_by_drawing_putrifaction_to_it,_then_being_bruised_and applied_to_a_Plague-Sore_'tis_very_probable_'twill_do_the like. = # ## # chapter 185 ORPINE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Common_Orpine_riseth_up_with_diverse_round_brittle Stalks,_thick_set_with_fat_and_fleshy_Leavs_without_any order,_and_little_or_nothing_dented_about_the_edges,_of_a pale_green_colour;_The_Flowers_are_white_or_whitish growing_in_tufts,_after_which_come_small_chaffy_Husks, with_Seed_like_dust_in_them._The_Roots_are_diverse_thick, round_white_tuberous_clogs;_and_the_Plant_groweth_not_to big_in_some_places_as_in_others_where_it_is_found. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_frequent_almost_in_every_Country_of_this_Land, and_is_cherished_in_Gardens_with_us,_where_it_groweth greater_than_that_which_is_wild,_and_groweth_in_the shadowy_sides_of_Fields_and_Woods. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_July_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Orpine_is_seldom_used_in_inward_Medicines_with_us, although_Tragus_saith_from_experience_in_Germany_that_the distilled_water_thereof_is_profitable_for_gnawings_or excoriations_in_the_Stomach_or_Bowels,_and_for_Ulcers_in the_Lungs,_Liver,_or_other_inward_parts,_as_also_in_the Matrix,_and_helpeth_all_those_Diseases,_being_drunk_for certain_daies_together:_And_that_is_stayeth_the_sharpness of_Humors_in_the_Bloody_Flux,_and_other_Fluxes_in_the {Note_240_here} Body,_or_in_Wounds:_The_Root_thereof_also_performeth_the same_effect._It_is_used_outwardly_to_cool_any_heat_or Inflamation_upon_any_Hurt_or_Wound,_and_easeth_the_pains of_them:_as_also_to_heal_Scaldings_or_Burnings:_The_Juyce thereof_beaten_with_some_green_Sallet_Oyl,_and_anointed: The_Leaf_also_bruised_and_laid_to_any_green_Wound_in_the Hands_or_Legs,_doth_heal_them_quickly;_and_being_bound_to the_Throat,_much_helpeth_the_Quinsie._It_helpeth_also Ruptures_and_Burstiness. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text If_you_pleas_to_make_the_Juyce_into_a_Syrup_with_Honey or_Sugar,_you_may_safely_take_a_spoonful_or_two_at_a_time (let_my_Author_say_what_he_will)_for_a_Quinsie,_and_you shall_find_the_Medicine_more_pleasant,_and_the_Cure_more speedy,_than_if_you_took_a_Dogs-turd_which_is_the_Learned Colledges_vulgar_Cure. = The_Moon_owns_the_Herb,_and_he_that_knows_but_her Exaltation,_knows_what_I_say_is_true. = # ## # chapter 186 PARSLEY # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_to_be_an_Inhabitant_in_every Garden,_that_it_is_needless_to_write_any_Description_of it._The_vertues_of_it_being_many_are_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_very_comfortable_to_the_Stomach,_and_helpeth_to provoke_Urine_and_Womens_Courses,_and_to_break_wind_both in_the_Stomach_and_Bowels,_and_doth_a_little_open_the Body,_but_the_Root_much_more,_and_openeth_Obstructions both_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen,_and_is_therfore_accounted one_of_the_five_opening_Roots;_Galen_commendeth_it_against the_Falling-sickness,_and_to_provoke_Urine_mightily, especialy_if_the_Roots_be_boyled_and_eaten_like_Parsnips. The_Seed_is_effectual_to_provoke_Urine_and_Womens_Courses, to_expel_wind,_to_break_the_Stone,_and_eas_the_pains_and torments_thereof,_or_of_any_other_part_in_the_Body occasioned_by_Wind._It_is_also_effectual_against_the_Venom of_any_poysonfull_Creature,_and_the_danger_that_cometh_to them_that_have_taken_Litharge,_and_is_good_against_the Cough._The_distilled_water_of_Parsley_is_a_familiar Medicine_with_Nurses_to_give_their_Children_when_they_are troubled_with_wind_in_the_Stomach_or_Belly,_which_they {Note_241_here} call_the_frets,_and_is_also_much_available_to_them_that are_of_greater_yeers._The_Leavs_of_Parsley_laid_to_the Eyes_that_are_inflamed_with_heat_or_swoln,_doth_much_help them,_if_it_be_used_with_Bread_or_Meal;_and_being_fryed with_Butter_and_applied_to_Womens_Breasts_that_are_hard through_the_curdling_of_their_Milk,_it_abateth_the hardness_quickly,_and_also_it_taketh_away_black_and_blue marks_coming_of_Bruises_or_Falls._The_Juyce_thereof dropped_into_the_Ears_with_a_little_Wine_easeth_the_pains. Tragus_setteth_down_an_excellent_Medicine_to_help_the Jaundice_and_Falling-sickness,_the_Dropsie,_and_Stone_in the_Kidneys,_in_this_manner:_Take_of_the_Seeds_of Parsley,_Fennel,_Annis,_and_Caraways_of_each_an_ounce;_of the_Roots_of_Parsley,_Burnet,_Saxifrage,_and_Carawares,_of each_one_ounce_and_a_half,_let_the_Seeds_be_bruised,_and the_Roots_washed_and_cut_smal:_Let_them_lie_all_night_in steep_in_a_pottle_of_{_Note_that_page_numbering_skips_from_92_to_189_} white_Wine,_and_in_the_morning_be Boyled_in_a_close_earthen_Vessel_until_a_third_part_or more_be_washed,_which_being_strained_and_cleared;_take four_ounces_thereof_morning_and_evening_first_and_last, abstaining_from_drink_after_it_for_three_hours:_This openeth_Obstructions_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen,_and expelleth_the_Dropsie_and_Jaundice_by_Urine. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 187 PARSNIP # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_Garden_kind_hereof_is_so_well_known_(the_Root_being commonly_eaten)_that_I_shal_not_trouble_you_with_any Description_of_it._But_the_wild_kind_being_of_more Physical_use,_I_shall_in_this_place_describe_unto_you. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_wild_Parsnip_differeth_little_from_the_Garden_kind, but_groweth_not_so_fair_and_large,_nor_hath_so_many_Leavs; and_the_Root_is_shorter,_more_woody_and_not_so_fit_to_be eaten,_and_therefore_the_more_Medicinable. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_name_of_the_first_sheweth_the_place_of_its_growth, Viz._In_Gardens. = The_other_groweth_wild_in_divers_places,_as_in_the Marshes_by_Rochester_and_elswhere,_and_flowreth_in_July; the_Seed_being_ripe_about_the_beginning_of_August,_the second_yeer_after_the_sowing:_for_if_they_do_flower_the first_yeer_the_Country_people_call_them_Madneps. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Garden_Parsnep_nourisheth_much,_and_is_good_and wholsom_Nourishment,_but_a_little_windy,_whereby_it_is thought_to_procure_bodily_lust:_but_it_fatneth_the_Body much_if_much_used._It_is_conducible_to_the_Stomach_and Reins,_and_provoketh_Urine._But_the_wild_Parsnep_hath_a cutting,_attenuating,_clensing_and_opening_quality therein:_It_resisteth_and_helpeth_the_bitings_of {Note_242_here} Serpents,_easeth_pains_and_Stitches_in_the_sides,_and dissolveth_wind_both_in_the_Stomach_and_Bowels,_which_is the_Chollick,_and_provoketh_Urine._The_Root_is_often used,_but_the_Seed_much_more. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_wild_being_better_than_the_tame_shews_Dame_Nature is_the_best_Physitian. = # ## # chapter 188 COW-PARSNEP # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_with_three_or_four_large_spread,_winged, rough,_Leavs,_lying_often_on_the_Ground,_or_else_raised_a little_for_it,_with_long,_round,_hairy_footstalks_under them,_parted_usually_into_five_devisions,_the_two_couples standing_each_against_other,_and_one_at_the_end,_and_each Leaf_being_almost_round,_yet_somwhat_deeply_cut_in_on_the edges_in_some_Leavs,_and_not_so_deep_in_others,_of_a whitish_green_colour,_smelling_somwhat_strongly:_among which_ariseth_up_a_round_crested_hairy_Stalk_two_or_three foot_high_with_a_few_Joynts_and_Leavs_thereon,_and branched_at_the_top,_where_stand_large_Umbels_of_white, and_somtimes_reddish_Flowers,_and_after_them,_flat, whitish,_thin_winged_Seed,_two_alwaies_joyned_together. The_Root_is_long_and_white_with_two_or_three_long_strings growing_down_into_the_ground,_smelling_likewise_strongly, and_unpleasant. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_moist_Meadows,_and_the_borders_and corners_of_Fields,_and_neer_Ditches,_generally_through this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_July,_and_Seedeth_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Seed_hereof_as_Galen_saith_is_of_sharp_and_cutting quality,_and_is_therefore_a_fit_Medicine_for_the_Cough_and shortness_of_Breath,_the_Falling-sickness_and_the Jaundice._The_Root_is_available_to_all_the_purposes aforesaid,_and_is_also_of_great_use_to_take_away_the_hard {Note_243_here} skin_that_groweth_on_a_Fistula,_if_it_be_but_scraped_upon it._The_Seed_hereof_being_drunk_clenseth_the_belly_from tough_Flegmatick_matter_therein:_easeth_them_that_are Liver-grown,_and_Womens_passions_of_the_Mother,_as_well being_drunk_as_the_smoke_thereof_received_underneath,_and likewise_raiseth_such_as_are_fallen_into_a_deep_sleep,_or have_the_Lethargy,_but_burning_it_under_their_Nose:_The Seed_and_Root_boyled_in_Oyl,_and_the_Head_rubbed therewith,_helpeth_not_only_those_that_are_fallen_into_a Frenzy,_but_also_the_Lethargy_or_Drowsie_evil;_and_those that_have_been_long_troubled_with_the_Headach,_if_it_be likewise_used_with_Rue:_It_helpeth_also_the_running_Scab and_the_Shingles:_The_Juyce_of_the_Flowers_dropped_into the_Ears_that_run_and_are_ful_of_matter,_it_clenseth_and healeth_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 189 PEACH-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Peach-tree_groweth_not_so_great_as_the Apricock-tree,_yet_spreadeth_Branches_reasonable_well, from_whence_spring_smaller_reddish_twigs,_whereon_are_set long_and_narrow_green_leavs_dented_about_the_edges._The Blossoms_are_greater_than_the_Plum,_and_of_a_light_Purple colour._The_Fruit_round,_and_somtimes_as_big_as_a reasonable_Pippin,_others_are_smaller,_as_also_differing in_colours_and_tasts,_as_russet,_red,_or_yellow,_waterish or_firm,_with_a_frieze_or_Cotton_all_over,_with_a_cleft therein_like_an_Apricock,_and_a_rugged_furrowed_great Stone_within_it,_and_a_bitter_Kernel_within_the_Stone:_It sooner_waxeth_old,_and_decayeth,_than_the_Apricock,_by much. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_nursed_up_in_Gardens_and_Orchards_through_this Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_the_Spring,_and_Fructifie_in_Autumn. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Leavs_of_Peaches_bruised_and_laid_on_the_Belly killeth_Worms;_and_so_they_do_also_being_boyled_in_Ale_and drunk,_and_open_the_Belly_likewise;_and_being_dried_is_a safe_Medicine_to_discuss_Humors._The_Pouder_of_them strewed_upon_fresh_bleeding_Wounds,_stayeth_their_bleeding and_closeth_them_up._The_Flowers_steeped_all_night_in_a little_Wine_standing_warm,_strained_forth_in_the_morning and_drunk_fasting,_doth_gently_open_the_Belly_and_move_it downwards._A_Syrup_made_of_them_as_the_Syrup_of_Roses_is made,_worketh_more_forcibly_than_that_of_Roses,_for_it provoketh_Vomiting,_and_spendeth_waterish_and_Hydropick Humors_by_the_continuance_thereof._The_Flowers_made_into a_Conserve_worketh_the_same_effect._The_Liquor_that droppeth_from_the_Tree_being_wounded,_is_given_in_the Decoction_of_Coltsfoot,_to_those_that_are_troubled_with the_Cough_or_shortness_of_breath,_by_adding_thereto_some sweet_Wine;_and_putting_some_Saffron_also_therin,_it_is good_for_those_that_are_hoarce_or_have_lost_their_voice; {Note_244_here} helpeth_all_defects_of_the_Lungs,_and_those_that_vomit_or spit_blood._Two_drams_thereof_given_in_the_Juyce_of Lemmons_or_of_Radish,_is_good_for_those_that_are_troubled with_the_Stone._The_Kernels_of_the_Stones_do_wonderfully eas_the_pains_and_wringings_of_the_Belly_through_wind_or sharp_Humors,_and_help_to_make_an_excellent_Medicine_for the_Stone_upon_all_occasions,_on_this_manner:_Take_fifty Kernels_of_Peach_Stones,_and_one_hundred_of_the_Kernels_of Cherry_Stones,_a_handful_of_Elder_Flowers,_fresh_or_dried, and_three_pints_of_Muscadine,_set_them_in_a_closed_pot {Note_245_here} into_a_bed_of_Horse_dung_for_ten_daies,_which_after distill_in_Glass_with_a_gentle_fire,_and_keep_it_for_your use;_you_may_drink_upon_occasion_three_or_four_ounces_at_a time._The_Milk_or_Cream_of_these_Kernels_being_drawn forth_with_some_Vervain_Water,_and_applied_to_the_Forehead and_Temples,_doth_much_help_to_procure_rest_and_sleep_to sick_persons_wanting_it._The_Oyl_drawn_frm_the_Kernels, the_Temples_being_therewith_anointed_doth_the_like:_The said_Oyl_put_into_Clysters_easeth_the_pains_of_the_wind Chollick,_and_anointed_on_the_lower_part_of_the_Belly_doth the_like,_and_dropped_into_the_Ears_easeth_the_pains_of them:_The_Juyce_of_the_Leavs_doth_the_like:_being_also anointed_on_the_Forehead_and_Temples,_it_helpeth_the Megrim_and_all_other_pains_in_the_Head._If_the_Kernels_be bruised_and_boyled_in_Vinegar_until_they_become_thick, and_appliled_to_the_Head,_it_merveilously_procure_the_Hair to_grow_again_upon_bald_places_or_where_it_is_too_thin. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Lady_Venus_owns_this_Tree,_and_by_it_opposeth_the_ill effects_of_Mars,_and_indeed_for_Children_and_yong_people, nothing_is_better_to_purge_Choller,_and_the_Jaundice,_than the_Leavs_and_Flowers_of_this_Tree,_being_made_into_a Syrup_or_Conserve,_let_such_as_delight_to_please_their lust_regard_the_Fruit,_but_such_as_love_their_health_and their_Childrens,_let_them_regard_what_I_say,_they_may safely_give_two_spoonfuls_of_the_Syrup_at_a_time,_'tis_as gentle_as_Venus_her_self. = # ## # chapter 190 PEAR-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_well_known_that_they_need_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text For_their_Physical_use_they_are_best_discerned_by_their tasts:_All_the_sweet_or_lushious_sorts_whether_manured_or wild,_do_help_to_move_the_Belly_downward_more_or_less: {Note_246_here} Those_that_are_harsh_and_sowr_do_on_the_contrary_bind_the Belly_as_much;_and_the_Leavs_do_so_also._Those_that_are moist_do_in_some_sort_cool,_but_harsh_or_wild_sorts_much more,_and_are_very_good_in_repelling_Medicines:_as_if_the wild_sorts_be_boyled_with_Mushroms,_it_maketh_them_the less_dangerous._The_said_Pears_boyled_with_a_little Honey,_helpeth_much_the_oppressed_Stomach,_as_al_sorts_of them_do,_some_more,_some_less;_but_the_harsher_sorts_do most_cool_and_bind,_serving_well_to_be_bound_to_green wounds_to_cool_and_stay_the_Blood,_and_heal_up_the_wound without_further_trouble_or_Inflamation;_as_Galen_saith_he hath_found_by_experience._And_wild_Pears_do_sooner_close up_the_Lips_of_green_Wounds_than_the_others. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Schola_Salerni_adviseth_to_drink_much_Wine_after_Pears, or_els_(they_say)_they_are_as_bad_as_poyson,_nay_and_they curs_the_Tree_for_it_too,_but_if_a_poor_man_find_his Stomach_oppressed_by_eating_Pears_'tis_but_working_hard and_it_will_do_as_wel_as_drinking_Wine._The_Tree_belongs to_Venus,_and_so_doth_the_Apple-tree. = # ## # chapter 191 PELLITORY_OF_THE_WALL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_with_many_brownish,_red,_tender_and weak,_clear,_and_almost_transparent_stalks_about_two_foot high,_upon_which_grow_at_the_several_Joynts,_two_Leavs somwhat_broad_and_long,_of_a_dark_green_colour,_which afterwards_turn_brownish,_smooth_on_the_edges,_but_rough and_hairy_as_the_Stalks_are_also:_At_the_Joynts_with_the Leavs_from_the_middle_of_the_Stalks_upwards,_wher_it spreadeth_into_some_branches,_stand_many_smal_pale, purplish_Flowers,_in_hairy_rough_Heads_or_Husks;_after which_come_smal_black_and_rough_Seed,_which_will_stick_to any_cloth_or_Garment_that_shall_touch_it._The_Root_is somwhat_long_with_many_smal_Fibres_thereat,_of_a_dark reddish_colour,_which_abideth_the_Winter,_although_the Stalks_and_Leavs_perish_and_spring_afresh_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_wild_generally_through_this_Land,_about_the borders_of_Fields,_and_by_the_sides_of_Walls,_and_among Rubbish;_It_will_endure_well_being_brought_into_Gardens, and_planted_on_the_shady_side,_where_it_will_spring_of_its own_sowing. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_flowreth_in_June_and_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_soon after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_dried_Herb_Pellitory_made_up_into_an_Electuary_with Honey,_or_the_Juyce_of_the_Herb,_or_the_Decoction_thereof made_up_with_Sugar_or_Honey,_is_a_singular_Remedy_for_any old_or_dry_Cough,_the_shortness_of_breath,_and_Wheesing_in the_Throat._Three_ounces_of_the_Juyce_thereof_taken_at_a time,_doth_wonderfully_help_stopping_of_the_Urine_and_to expel_the_Stone_or_Gravel_in_the_Kidneys_or_Bladder:_and is_therefore_usually_put_among_other_Herbs,_used_in {Note_247_here} Clisters_to_mitigate_pains_in_the_Back,_Sides,_or_Bowels proceeding_of_wind,_stopping_of_Urine,_the_Gravel_or_Stone as_aforesaid:_If_the_bruised_Herb_sprinkled_with_some Muskadine_be_warmed_upon_a_Tile;_or_in_a_Dish_upon_a_few quick_coals_in_a_Chafing-dish,_and_applied_to_the_Belly, it_worketh_the_same_effect._The_Decoction_of_the_Herb being_drunk,_easeth_pains_of_the_Mother,_and_bringeth_down Womens_Courses;_it_also_easeth_those_griefs_that_arise from_Obstructions_of_the_Liver,_Spleen,_and_Reins:_The same_Decoction_with_a_little_Honey_added_thereto_is_good to_gargle_a_sore_Throat._The_Juyce_held_a_while_in_the Mouth,_easeth_pains_in_the_Teeth._The_distilled_water_of the_Herb_drunk_with_some_Sugar_worketh_the_same_effects; {Note_248_here} and_clenseth_the_Skin_from_Spots,_Freckles,_Purples, Wheals,_Sunburn,_Morphew,_&c. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Juyce_dropped_into_the_Ears_easeth_the_noise_in them,_and_taketh_away_the_pricking_and_shooting_pains therein:_The_same_or_the_distilled_Water,_asswageth_hot and_swelling_Impostumes,_Burnings_and_Scaldings_by_fire_or Water,_as_also_all_other_hot_Tumors_and_Inflamations,_or breakings_out_of_Heat,_being_bathed_often_with_wet Cloathes_dipped_therein._The_said_Juyce_made_into_a Liniment_with_Ceruss_and_Oyl_of_Roses_and_anointed therewith,_clenseth_foul_rotten_Ulcers,_and_stayeth spreading_or_creeping_Ulcers,_and_the_running_Scabs_or Sores_in_Childrens_Heads:_and_helpeth_to_stay_falling_of the_Hair_from_off_the_Head._The_said_Oyntment,_or_the Herb_applied_to_the_Fundament_openeth_the_Piles_and_easeth their_pains;_and_being_mixed_with_Goats_Tallow,_helpeth the_Gout._The_Juyce_is_very_effectual_to_clens_Fistulaes, and_to_heal_them_up_safely;_or_the_Herb_it_self_bruised, and_applied_with_a_little_Salt._It_is_likewise_so effectual_to_heal_any_green_Wound,_that_if_it_be_bruised and_bound_thereto_for_three_daies,_you_shall_need_no_other Medicine_to_heal_it_further._A_Pultis_made_hereof_with mallows,_and_boyled_in_Wine,_with_Wheat_Bran,_and_Bean Flower,_and_some_Oyl_put_thereto,_and_applied_warm_to_any bruised_Sinew,_Tendon,_or_Muscle,_doth_in_a_very_short time_restore_them_to_their_strength,_taking_away_the_pains of_the_Bruises;_and_dissolveth_the_congealed_Blood_coming of_Blows_or_Falls_from_high_places. = The_Juyce_of_Pellitory_of_Wall_clarified_and_boyled into_a_Syrup_with_Honey,_and_a_spoonful_of_it_drunk_every morning_by_such_as_are_subject_to_the_Dropsie,_if continuing_that_cours_through_but_once_a_week,_if_ever they_have_the_Dropsie,_let_them_come_but_to_me,_and_I_will cure_them_gratis. = # ## # chapter 192 PENY-ROYAL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_unto_all_(I_mean_the_common_kind) that_it_needeth_no_Description. = There_is_a_greater_kind_than_the_ordinary_sort_found wild_with_us,_which_so_abideth_being_brought_into_Gardens, and_differeth_not_from_it_but_only_in_the_largeness_of_the leavs_and_Stalks,_in_rising_higher,_and_not_creeping_upon the_ground_so_much._The_Flowers_whereof_are_Purple, growing_in_Rundles_about_the_Stalk_like_the_other. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_which_is_common_in_Gardens_groweth_also_in_many_moist_and_watery_places_of_this_Land. = The_second_is_found_wild_in_Essex_in_divers_places_by the_High-way_from_London_to_Colechester,_and_thereabouts more_abundantly_than_in_other_Countries,_and_is_also planted_in_their_Gardens_in_Essex. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_the_latter_end_of_Summer,_about_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Dioscorides_saith,_That_Peny-royal_maketh_thin,_tough Flegm,_warmeth_the_coldness_of_any_part_whereto_it_is apylied,_and_digesteth_raw_or_corrupt_matter:_Being_boyled &_drunk,_it_provoketh_Womens_Courses_and_expelleth_the dead_Child_and_afterbirth,_and_staieth_the_disposition_to Vomit,_being_taken_in_Water_and_Vinegar_mingled_together. And_being_mingled_with_Honey_and_Salt_it_avoideth_Flegm out_of_the_Lungs,_and_purgeth_Melancholly_by_the_Stool. Drunk_with_Wine_it_helpeth_such_as_are_bitten_or_stung with_Venemous_Beasts:_and_applied_to_the_Nostrils_with Vinegar,_reviveth_those_that_are_fainting_and_swouning. {Note_249_here} Being_dried_and_burnt_it_strengtheneth_the_Gums;_It_is helpful_to_those_that_are_toubled_with_the_Gout_being applied_of_it_self_to_the_place_until_it_wax_red:_and applied_in_a_Plaister,_it_taketh_away_spots_or_marks_in the_Face:_Applied_with_Salt,_it_profiteth_those_that_are Splenetick_or_Liver-grown._The_Decoction_doth_help_the Itch,_if_washed_therwith:_Being_put_into_Baths_for_Women to_sit_therein,_it_helpeth_the_Swelling_and_hardness_of the_Mother._The_green_Herb_bruised_and_put_into_Vinegar clenseth_foul_Ulcers,_and_taketh_away_the_marks_and bruises_of_blows_about_the_Eyes,_and_all_discolourings_of the_Face_by_fire,_yea_and_the_Leprosie,_being_drunk_and outwardly_applied:_Boyled_in_Wine_with_Honey_and_Salt,_it helpeth_the_Toothach._It_helpeth_the_cold_Griefs_of_the Joynts,_taking_away_the_pains,_and_warming_the_cold_parts, {Note_250_here} being_fast_bound_to_the_place_after_a_bathing,_or_sweating in_an_hot_hous._Pliny_addeth_that_Penny-royal_and_Mints together_help_faintings_or_swounings,_being_put_into Vinegar,_and_put_to_the_Nostrils_to_be_smelled_unto,_or_a little_thereof_put_into_the_Mouth._It_easeth_the_Headach, and_the_pains_of_the_breast_and_Belly,_stayeth_the_gnawing of_the_Stomach,_and_inward_pains_of_the_Bowels;_being drunk_in_Wine_it_provoketh_Womens_Courses,_and_expelleth the_dead_child_and_afterbirth:_Being_given_in_Wine_it helpeth_the_Falling-sickness:_Put_into_unwholsom_or stinking_Water_that_men_must_drink_(as_at_Sea,_and_where other_cannot_be_had)_it_maketh_them_the_less_hurtful:_It helpeth_Cramps_or_Convulsions_of_the_Sinews_being_applied with_Honey,_Salt,_and_Vinegar._It_is_very_effectual_for the_Cough,_being_boyled_in_Milk_and_drunk,_and_for_Ulcers or_Sores_in_the_Mouth._Mathiolus_saith,_The_Decoction thereof_being_drunk,_helpeth_the_Jaundice_and_Dropsie,_and all_pains_of_the_Head_and_Sinews_that_come_of_a_cold_caus, and_that_it_helpeth_to_clear_and_quicken_the_Eyesight. Applied_to_the_Nostrils_of_those_that_have_the Falling-sickness,_or_the_Lethargy,_or_put_into_the_Mouth, it_helpeth_them_much,_being_bruised_and_with_Vinegar applied._And_applied_with_Barley_Meal,_it_helpeth Burnings_by_fire,_and_put_into_the_Ears,_easeth_the_pains of_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Herb_is_under_Venus. = # ## # chapter 193 PEONY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Male_Peony_riseth_up_with_many_brownish_Stalks, whereon_grow_many_fair_green_and_somtimes_reddish_Leavs, one_set_against_another_upon_a_Stalk_without_any particular_devision_in_the_Leaf_at_all._The_Flowers_stand at_the_tops_of_the_Stalks,_consisting_of_five_or_six_broad Leavs,_of_a_fair_purplish_red_colour,_with_many_yellow threds_in_the_middle_standing_about_the_Head,_which_after riseth_to_be_the_Seed_Vessels,_devided_into_two,_three,_or four_rough_crooked_Pods_like_Horns,_which_being_ful_ripe, open,_and_turn_themselves_down_one_edge_to_another backward,_shewing_within_them_divers_round,_black_shining Seed,_having_also_many_red_or_Crimson_grains,_intermixed with_the_black,_whereby_it_maketh_a_very_pretty_shew._The Roots_are_great,_thick,_and_long,_spreading_and_running down_reasonable_deep_in_the_Ground. = The_ordinary_Female_Peony_hath_many_Stalks_and_more Leavs_on_them_than_the_Male:_the_Leavs_not_so_large_but nicked_diversly_on_the_edges,_some_with_great_and_deep, others_with_smaller_cuts_and_devisions,_of_a_dark_or_dead green_colour._The_Flowers_are_of_a_strong_heady_scent, most_usually_smaller_and_of_a_more_purple_colour_than_the Male,_with_yellow_thrums_about_the_Head_as_the_Male_hath. The_Seed_Vessels_are_like_Horns_as_in_the_Male,_but smaller,_the_Seed_also_is_black_but_less_shining._The Roots_consist_of_many_thick_and_short_tuberous_clogs, fastned_at_the_ends_of_long_strings_and_all_from_the_Head of_the_root_which_is_thick_and_short,_and_of_the_like scent_with_the_Male. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_Gardens;_and_Flower_usually_about_May. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Root_of_the_Male_Peony_fresh_gathered,_hath_been found_by_experience_to_cure_the_Falling-sickness;_but_the surest_way_is_(besides_hanging_it_about_the_Neck,_by_which Children_have_been_cured)_to_take_the_Root_of_the_Male Peony_washed_clean_and_stamped_somwhat_smal,_and_lay_it_to infuse_in_Sack_for_twenty_four_Hours,_at_the_least,_after strain_it,_and_take_first_and_last,_morning_and_evening_a good_draught_for_sundry_daies_together_before_and_after_a full_Moon,_and_this_will_also_cure_older_persons,_if_the Disease_be_not_grown_too_old_and_past_cure,_especially_if there_be_a_due_and_orderly_preparation_of_the_Body,_with Posset_drink_made_of_Betony_&c._The_Root_is_also {Note_251_here} effectual_for_Women_that_are_not_sufficiently_clensed after_Childbirth,_and_such_as_are_troubled_with_the Mother;_for_which_likewise_the_black_Seed_beaten_to_Pouder and_given_in_Wine,_is_also_available._The_black_Seed_also taken_before_bed_time,_and_in_the_morning,_is_very effectual_for_such_as_in_their_sleep_are_troubled_with_the Disease_called_Ephialtes_or_Incubus,_but_we_do_commonly cal_it_the_Night-Mare;_a_diseas_which_Melancholly_persons are_subject_unto;_It_is_also_good_against_Melanchollick Dreams._The_Distilled_water,_or_Syrup_made_of_the Flowers,_worketh_the_same_effects_that_the_Root_and_the Seed_do,_although_more_weakly._The_Female_is_often_used for_the_purposes_aforesaid,_by_reason_the_Male_is_so scarce_a_Plant_that_it_is_possessed_by_few,_and_those great_Lovers_of_rarities_in_this_kind. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_of_the_Sun,_and_under_the_Lyon, Physitians_say_Male_Peony_Roots_are_best,_but_Dr._Reason told_me,_male_Peony_was_best_for_men,_and_female_Peony_for women_and_he_desires_to_be_judged_by_his_brother_Dr. Experience._The_Roots_are_held_to_be_of_most_Vertue,_then the_Seeds_next_the_Flowers,_and_last_of_all_the_Leavs. = # ## # chapter 194 PEPPERWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_common_Pepper-wort_sendeth_forth_somwhat_long_and broad_Leavs,_of_a_light_blewish_green_colour,_finely dented_about_the_edges,_and_pointed_at_the_ends,_standing upon_round_hard_Stalks_three_or_four_foot_high,_spreading many_Branches_on_all_sides,_and_having_many_smal_white Flowers_at_the_tops_of_them,_after_which_follow_small_Seed in_small_Heads:_The_Root_is_slender_running_much_under ground,_and_shooting_up_again_in_many_places;_and_both Leavs_and_Root,_are_very_hot_and_sharp_of_tast_like Pepper,_for_which_caus_it_took_the_name. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_Naturally_in_many_places_of_this_Land,_as_at Clare_in_Essex,_neer_also_unto_Exceter_in_Devonshire,_upon Rochester_common_in_Kent;_in_Lancashire_and_divers_other places;_but_is_usually_kept_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_the_end_of_June,_and_in_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Pliny_and_Paulus_Aegineta_say_that_Pepper-wort_is_very effectual_for_the_Sciatica,_or_any_other_Gout_or_pain_in the_Joynts,_or_any_other_inveterate_grief;_the_Leavs hereof_to_be_bruised_and_mixed_with_old_Hogs_grease_and applied_to_the_place;_and_to_continue_thereon_four_hours in_Men,_and_two_hours_in_women,_the_place_being_afterwards {Note_252_here} bathed_with_Wine_and_Oyl_mixed_together,_and_then_wrapped with_Wool_or_Skins_after_they_have_sweat_a_little._It also_amendeth_the_Deformities_or_discolourings_of_the Skin,_and_helpeth_to_take_away_Marks,_Scars,_and_Scabs,_or the_foul_marks_of_burning_with_fire_or_iron._The_Juyce hereof_is_in_some_places_used_to_be_given_in_Ale_to_drink to_women_with_child,_to_procure_them_a_speedy_delivery_in Travail. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Here's_another_Martial_Herb_for_you,_make_much_of_it. = # ## # chapter 195 PERIWINKLE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_sort_hereof_hath_many_Branches_trayling,_or running_upon_the_ground_shooting_out_smal_Fibres_at_the Joynts_as_it_runneth,_taking_thereby_hold_in_the_ground and_Rooteth_in_divers_places._At_the_Joynts_of_these Branches_stand_two_small_dark_green_shining_Leavs,_somwhat like_Bay_Leavs,_but_smaller,_and_with_them_come_forth_also the_Flowers_(one_at_a_Joynt_standing_upon_a_tender Footstalk)_being_somwhat_long_and_hollow,_parted_at_the brims,_somtimes_into_four_somtimes_five_Leavs,_the_most ordinary_sort_are_of_a_pale_blue_Colour,_some_are_pure white,_and_some_of_a_dark_reddish_Purple_colour._The_Root is_little_bigger_than_a_Rush,_bushing_in_the_ground,_and creeping_with_his_Branches_far_about,_whereby_it_quickly possesseth_a_great_compass,_and_is_therfore_most_usually planted_under_Hedges,_where_it_may_have_room_to_run. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Those_with_the_pale_blue,_and_those_with_the_white Flowers_grow_in_Woods_and_Orchards_by_the_Hedg_sides_in diverse_places_of_this_Land._But_those_with_the_Purple Flowers_in_Gardens_only. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_March_and_April. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Periwincle_is_a_great_binder,_staying_bleeding_both at_Mouth_and_Nose,_if_some_of_the_Leavs_be_chewed:_The French_use_it_to_stay_Womens_Courses._Discorides,_Galen, and_Aegineta_commend_it_against_the_Lask,_and_Fluxes_of the_Belly_to_be_drunk_in_Wine. {Note_253_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Venus_owns_this_Herb,_and_saith_that_the_Leavs_eaten_by man_and_wife_together,_causeth_love_between_them. = # ## # chapter 196 ST_PETERS-WORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text If_Superstition_had_not_been_the_Father_of_Tradition, as_well_as_Ignorance_the_Mother_of_Devotion,_this_Herb_as well_as_St._Johns_wort_had_found_some_other_name_to_be known_by;_but_we_may_say_of_our_Fore-fathers_as_St._Paul of_the_Athenians,_I_perceive_that_in_many_things_you_are too_Superstitious:_Yet_seing_it_is_come_to_that_pass,_that Custom_having_gotten_possession_pleads_Prescription_for the_name,_I_shall_let_it_pass,_and_come_to_the_Description of_the_Herb,_which_take_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_riseth_up_with_square_upright_Stalks_for_the_most part,_somwhat_greater_and_higher_than_St._Johns_wort_(and good_reason_too,_St._Peter_being_the_greater_Apostle_(ask the_Pope_else)_for_though_God_would_have_the_Saints_equal, the_Pope_is_of_another_Opinion)_but_brown_in_the_same manner,_having_two_Leavs_at_every_Joynt,_somwhat_like,_but larger_than_St._Johns_wort,_and_a_little_rounder_pointed with_few_or_no_Holes_to_be_seen_therein,_and_having somtimes_some_smaller_Leavs_rising_from_the_Bosom_of_the greater,_and_somtimes_a_little_hairy_also:_At_the_tops_of the_Stalks_stand_many_Starlike_Flowers,_with_yellow_threds in_the_middle_very_like_those_of_St._Johns_wort,_insomuch that_this_is_hardly_discerned_from_it_but_only_by_the largeness_of_height,_the_Seed_being_also_alike_in_both. The_Root_abideth_long_sending_forth_new_shoots_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_Groves_and_small_low_Woods,_in divers_places_of_this_Land,_as_in_Kent,_Huntington, Cambridg,_and_Northampton_shires,_as_also_neer_water Courses_in_other_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June_and_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_of_the_same_property_with_St._Johns_wort,_but somwhat_weak,_and_therefore_more_seldom_used._Two_drams of_the_Seed_taken_at_a_time_in_Honeyed_water,_purgeth Chollerick_Humors_(as_saith_Dioscorides,_Pliny,_and_Galen) and_thereby_helpeth_those_that_are_troubled_with_the Sciatica:_The_Leavs_are_used_as_St._Johns_wort,_to_help those_places_of_the_Body_that_have_been_burnt_with_Fire. {Note_254_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text There_is_not_a_straw_to_chuse_between_this_and_St. Johns_wort,_only_St._Peter_must_have_it,_lest_he_should lack_Pot-herbs. = # ## # chapter 197 PIMPERNEL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Common_Pimpernel_hath_diverse_weak_square_Stalks_lying on_the_ground_beset_all_along_with_two_smal_and_almost round_Leavs_at_every_Joynt_one_against_another,_very_like Chickweed,_but_hath_no_Footstalks,_for_the_Leavs_do_as_it were_compass_the_Stalk:_The_Flowers_stand_singly_each_by themselves_at_them_and_the_Stalks,_consisting_of_five round_small_pointed_Leavs_of_a_fine_pale_red_colour, tending_to_an_Orange,_with_so_many_threds_in_the_middle, in_whose_places_succeed,_smooth_round_Heads,_wherein_is contained_smal_Seed._The_Root_is_smal_and_fibrous perishing_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_every_where_almost,_as_well_in_the_Meadows and_Cornfields,_as_by_the_Waysides,_and_in_Gardens_arising of_it_self. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_from_May_unto_August,_and_the_Seed_ripeneth in_the_mean_time_and_falleth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_of_a_clensing_and_attractive_quality,_whereby it_draweth_forth_Thorns_or_Splinters,_or_other_such_like things_gotten_into_the_Flesh,_and_put_up_into_the_Nostrils purgeth_the_Head;_and_Galen_saith_also_they_have_a_drying faculty,_whereby_they_are_good_to_soder_the_lips_of Wounds,_and_to_clens_foul_Ulcers._The_distilled_Water_or Juyce_is_much_esteemed_by_French_Dames_to_clense_the_Skin from_any_roughness,_deformity,_or_discolouring_thereof: {Note_255_here} Being_boyled_in_Wine,_and_given_to_drink,_it_is_a_good Remedy_against_the_Plague,_and_other_Pestilential_Feavers, if_the_Party_after_taking_it_warm_lie_in_his_bed_and_sweat for_two_hours_after,_and_use_the_same_twice_at_least._It helpeth_also_all_stingings_and_bitings_of_Venemous_Beasts or_mad_Dogs,_being_used_inwardly_and_applied_outwardly: The_same_also_openeth_the_Obstructions_of_the_Liver,_and is_very_available_against_the_Infirmities_of_the_Reins,_it provoketh_Urine,_and_helpeth_to_expel_the_Stone_and_Gravel out_of_the_Kidneys_and_Bladder,_and_helpeth_much_in_all inward_Wounds_and_Ulcers._The_Decoction_or_distilled Water_is_no_less_effectual_to_be_applied_to_all_wounds that_are_fresh_and_green,_or_old_filthy_fretting_and running_Ulcers,_which_it_very_effectually_cureth_in_short spaces._A_little_Honey_mixed_with_the_Juyce_and_dropped into_the_Eyes_clenseth_them_from_cloudy_mists,_or_thick Films_which_grow_over_them_and_hinder_the_sights:_It helpeth_the_Toothach_being_dropped_into_the_Ear_on_the contrary_side_of_the_pain._It_is_also_effectual_to_eas the_pains_of_the_Hemorrhoids_or_Piles. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 198 GROUND_PINE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_common_Ground_Pine_groweth_low,_seldom_rising_above an_handbreadth_high,_shooting_forth_divers_smal_Branches, set_with_slender_smal_long_narrow_grayish_or_whitish_Leavs somwhat_hairy;_and_devided_into_three_parts_many_times many_bushing_together_at_a_Joynt,_and_somtimes_some growing_scatteredly_upon_the_Stalks,_smelling_somwhat strong_like_unto_Rozin;_the_Flowers_are_somwhat_smal_and of_a_pale_yellow_colour_growing_from_the_Joynts_of_the Stalks_all_along_among_the_Leavs,_after_which_come_small, long,_and_round_Husks:_The_Root_is_smal_woody_perishing every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_more_plentifully_in_Kent_than_in_any_other Country_of_this_Land;_as_namely,_in_many_places_from_on this_side_Dartford,_along_to_Southfleet,_Cotham,_and Rochester,_and_upon_Chattam_down_hard_by_the_Beacon,_and half_a_mile_from_Rochester_in_a_Field_nigh_a_Hous_called Selsey. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_and_giveth_Seed_in_the_Summer_Months. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Decoction_of_Ground_Pine_drunk,_doth_wonderfully prevail_against_the_Strangury_or_any_inward_pains_arising from_the_Diseases_of_the_Reins_and_Urine,_and_is_especial good_for_all_Obstructions_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen_and {Note_256_here} gently_openeth_the_Body,_for_which_purpose_they_were_wont in_former_times_to_make_Pills_with_the_Pouder_thereof,_and the_Purple_Figs._It_marveilously_helpeth_all_the_Diseases of_the_Mother_used_inwardly,_or_applied_outwardly, procuring_Womens_Courses,_and_expelling_the_dead_Child_and afterbirth,_yea_it_is_so_powerful_upon_those_Feminine parts_that_it_is_utterly_forbidden_to_Women_with_Child,_in that_it_will_caus_abortment_or_delivery_before_the_time: It_is_as_effectual_also_in_all_pains_and_Diseases_of_the Joynts,_as_Gouts,_Cramps,_Palseys,_Sciatica,_and_Aches; {Note_257_here} either_the_Decoction_of_the_Herb_in_Wine_taken_inwardly, or_applied_outwardly,_or_both_for_some_time_together,_for which_purpose_the_Pills_made_with_the_Pouder_of_Ground Pine,_and_of_Hermodactils_with_Venice_Turpentine_are_very effectual._These_Pills_also_are_special_good_for_those that_have_the_Dropsie,_to_be_continued_for_some_time._The same_is_a_special_good_help_for_the_Jaundice,_and_for griping_pains_in_the_Joynts,_Belly,_or_inward_parts:_It helpeth_also_all_Diseases_of_the_Brain_proceeding_of_cold and_Flegmatick_Humors_and_Distillations,_as_also_for_the Falling-sickness._It_is_an_especial_Remedy_for_the_Poyson of_the_Aconites_of_all_sorts,_and_other_poisonful_Herbs, as_also_against_the_stinking_of_any_Venemous_Creature:_It is_a_good_Remedy_for_a_cold_Cough,_especially_in_the beginning._For_all_this_purposes_aforesaid,_the_Herb_being tunned_up_in_new_Drink_and_drunk_is_almost_as_effectual, but_far_more_accetable_to_weak_and_dainty_Stomachs._The Distilled_Water_of_the_Herb_hath_the_same_effects,_but more_weakly._The_Conserve_of_the_Flowers_doth_the_like, which_Mathiolus_much_commendeth_against_the_Palsey._The green_Herb_or_the_Decoction_thereof_being_applied, dissolveth_the_hardness_of_Womens_Breasts,_and_all_other hard_Swellings_in_any_other_part_of_the_Body._The_green Herb_also_applied,_or_the_Juyce_thereof_with_some_Honey, not_only_clenseth_putrid,_stinking_foul_and_Malignant Ulcers_and_Sores_of_all_sorts,_but_healeth_and_sodereth_up the_lips_of_green_Wounds_in_any_part_also. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Let_Women_forebear_it_if_they_be_with_Child,_for_it works_violently_upon_the_Foeminine_part;_and_Mars_owns_it, I_tell_them_but_so. = # ## # chapter 199 PLANTANE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_groweth_so_familiarly_in_Meadows_and_Fields,_and by_Pathways,_and_is_so_well_known_that_it_needeth_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_in_its_beauty_about_June,_and_the_Seed_ripeneth shortly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce_of_Plantane_clarified_and_drunk_for_divers daies_together,_either_of_it_self_or_in_other_drink prevaileth_wonderfully_against_all_torments_or Excoriations_in_the_Guts_or_Bowels,_helpeth_the distillations_of_Rhewm_from_the_Head,_and_staieth_all manner_of_Fluxes_even_Womens_Courses_when_they_flow_too abundantly;_It_is_good_to_stay_spitting_of_Blood,_and_all other_Bleedings_at_the_Mouth,_or_the_making_of_foul_or bloody_water_by_reason_of_any_Ulcer_in_the_reins_or Bladder,_and_also_stayeth_the_too_free_bleeding_of_Wounds. {Note_258_here} It_is_held_an_especial_Remedy_for_those_that_are_troubled with_the_Phtisick,_or_Consumption_of_the_Lungs,_or_Ulcers in_the_Lungs,_or_Coughs_that_come_of_heat._The_Decoction or_Pouder_of_the_Roots_or_Seed,_is_much_more_binding_for all_the_purposes_aforesaid_than_the_Leavs._Dioscorides saith,_That_three_Roots_boyled_in_Wine_and_taken_helpeth the_Tertain_Ague,_and_four_the_Quartan_Ague:_But_(letting pass_the_number_as_Fabulous)_I_conceive_the_Decoction_of divers_Roots_may_be_effectual._The_Herb_(but_especially the_Seed)_is_held_to_be_profitable_againt_the_Dropsie,_the Falling-sickness,_the_yellow_Jaundice,_and_stoppings_of the_Liver_and_Reins._The_Roots_of_Plantane_and_Pellitory of_Spain_beaten_to_Pouder_and_put_into_hollow_Teeth, taketh_away_the_pains_of_them:_The_clarified_Juyce_or distilled_Water_dropped_into_the_Eyes_cooleth_the Inflamations_in_them,_and_taketh_away_the_Pin_and_Web;_and dropped_into_the_Ears_easeth_pains_in_them,_and_helpeth and_restoreth_the_Hearing:_The_same_also_with_Juyce_of {Note_259_here} Housleek_is_profitable_against_all_Inflamations_and breakings_out_in_the_Skin,_and_against_Burnings_or Scaldings_by_fire_or_Water._The_Juyce_or_Decoction_made either_of_it_self_or_other_things_of_like_nature_is_of much_use_and_good_effect_for_old_and_hollow_Ulcers_that are_hard_to_be_cured,_and_for_Cankers_and_Sores_in_the Mouth_or_privy_parts_of_Man_or_Woman;_and_helpeth_also_the pains_of_the_Piles_in_the_Fundament._The_Juyce_mixed_with Oyl_of_Roses,_and_the_Temples_and_Forhead_anointed therewith,_easeth_the_pains_of_the_Head_proceeding_from heat,_and_helpeth_Lunatick,_and_Phrenetick_persons_very much;_as_also_the_bitings_of_Serpents_or_a_Mad_Dog:_The same_also_is_profitably_applied_to_all_hot_Gouts_in_the Feet_or_Hands,_especially_in_the_beginning._It_is_also good_to_be_applied_where_any_Bone_is_out_of_Joynt_to hinder_Inflamations,_Swellings_and_Pains_that_presently {Note_260_here} rise_thereupon._The_Pouder_of_the_dried_Leavs_taken_in drink,_killeth_Worms_of_the_Belly,_and_boyled_in_Wine killeth_Worms_that_breed_in_old_and_foul_Ulcers._One_part of_Plantane_Water,_and_two_parts_of_the_brine_of_Pouder'd Beef_boyled_together_and_clarified,_is_a_most_sure_Remedy to_heal_all_spreading_Scabs_and_Itch_in_the_Head_or_Body, and_all_manner_of_Tetters,_Ringworms,_the_Shingles,_and all_other_running_and_fretting_Sores._Briefly_the Plantanes_are_singular_good_Wound_Herbs_to_heal_fresh,_or old_Wounds_and_Sores_either_inward_or_outward. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Its_true_Myzaldus_and_others_yea_almost_all Astrologo-Physitians_hold_this_to_be_an_Herb_of_Mars,_and they_give_a_verisimile_of_a_truth_for_it_too,_Viz._becaus it_cures_diseases_of_the_Head_and_privities_which_are under_the_Houses_of_Mars,_Aries,_and_Scorpio:_All Diseases_of_the_Head_coming_of_heat_are_caused_by_Mars, for_Venus_is_made_of_no_such_hot_mettle,_or_at_least_deals in_inferior_parts._The_truth_is,_it_is_under_the_command of_Venus,_and_cures_the_Head_by_Antipathy_to_Mars,_and_the Privities_by_Sympathy_to_Venus,_neither_is_there_hardly_a Martial_Diseas_but_it_cures,_If_I_were_to_fortifie_my_Body against_a_Martial_Diseas_I_would_do_it_by_this_Herb_as soon_as_by_any,_and_may_do_it_(it_may_be)_when_time_shal serve. = # ## # chapter 200 PLUMS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_well_known_that_they_need_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text As_there_is_great_diversity_of_the_kinds,_so_is_there in_the_operations_of_Plums,_for_some_that_are_sweet, moisten_the_Stomach_and_make_the_Belly_soluble;_those_that are_sowr_quench_thirst_more_and_bind_the_Belly;_the_moist and_waterish_do_soonest_corrupt_in_the_Stomach,_but_the firm_do_nourish_more_and_offend_less:_The_dried_Fruit sold_by_the_Grocers_under_the_name_of_Damask_Prunes,_do somwhat_loosen_the_Belly,_and_being_stewed_are_often_used both_in_health_and_sickness,_to_rellish_the_Mouth_and Stomach_to_procure_Appetite,_and_a_little_to_open_the Body,_allay_Choller,_and_cool_the_Stomach:_Plum-tree_Leavs boyled_in_Wine,_is_good_to_wash_and_gargle_the_Mouth_and Throat_to_dry_the_Flux_of_Rhewm_coming_to_the_Pallat, Gums,_or_Almonds_of_the_Ears._The_Gum_of_the_Trees_is good_to_break_the_Stone._The_Gum_or_Leavs_boyled_in Vinegar_and_applied,_killeth_Tetters_and_Ringworms. {Note_261_here} Mathiolus_saith,_The_Oyl_pressed_out_of_the_Kernels_of_the Stones,_as_Oyl_of_Almonds_is_made,_is_good_against_the inflamed_Piles,_the_Tumors_or_Swellings_of_Ulcers, Hoarsness_of_the_voice,_roughness_of_the_Tongue_and Throat,_and_likewise_the_pains_in_the_Ears._And_that_five ounces_of_the_said_Oyl_taken_with_one_ounce_of_Muscadine, driveth_forth_the_Stone,_and_helpeth_the_Chollick. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text All_Plums_are_under_Venus,_and_are_like_Women,_some better,_some_worse. = # ## # chapter 201 POLLIPODY_of_the_OAK # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_a_smal_Herb_consisting_of_nothing_but_Roots_and Leavs:_bearing_neither_Stalk,_Flower,_nor_Seed_as_it_is thought._It_hath_three_or_four_Leavs_rising_from_the Root,_every_one_singly_by_it_self,_of_about_a_hand_length, which_are_winged,_consisting_of_many_smal_narrow_Leavs, cut_into_the_middle_rib_standing_on_each_side_of_the Stalk,_large_below,_and_smaller_up_to_the_top,_not_dented or_notched_on_the_edges_at_all,_as_the_Male_Fern_hath;_of a_sad_green_colour_and_smooth_on_the_upper_side,_but_on the_underside_somwhat_rough,_by_reason_of_certain yellowish_spots_set_thereon:_The_Root_is_smaller_than_ones little_finger_lying_aslope,_or_creeping_along_under_the upper_crust_of_the_earth,_browish_on_the_outside,_and greenish_within,_of_a_sweetish_harshness_in_tast,_set_with certain_rough_Knags_on_each_side_thereof,_having_also_much Mossiness_or_yellow_hairiness_upon_it,_and_some_Fibres underneath_it,_whereby_it_is_nourished. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_as_well_upon_old_rotten_stumps,_or_trunks_of Trees,_as_Oak,_Beech,_Hazel;_Willow,_or_any_other,_as_in the_Woods_under_them;_and_upon_old_Mud_Wals,_as_also_in Mossie,_Stony,_and_gravelly_places,_neer_unto_Woods;_That which_groweth_upon_Oaks_is_accounted_the_best,_but_the quantity_thereof_is_scarce_sufficient_for_the_common_use. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_being_alwaies_green,_may_be_gathered_for_use_at_any time. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Mesues_(who_is_called_the_Physitians_Evangelist,_for_the certainty_of_his_Medicines,_and_the_truth_of_his_Opinions) saith,_That_it_drieth_up_thin_Humors,_digesteth_thick_and tough,_and_purgeth_burnt_Choller,_and_especially_tough_and thick_Flegm,_and_thin_Flegm_also,_even_from_the_Joynts; {Note_262_here} and_is_therfore_good_for_those_that_are_troubled_with Melancholly;_or_Quartan_Agues,_especially_if_it_be_taken in_Whey,_or_Honeyed_Water,_or_in_Barley_water,_or_the Broth_of_a_Chicken_with_Epithimum,_or_with_Beets_and Mallows._It_is_also_good_for_the_hardness_of_the_Spleen and_for_prickings_or_Stitches_in_the_sides,_as_also_for the_Chollick,_some_use_to_put_to_it_some_Fennel_Seeds,_or Annis_Seeds_or_Ginger_to_correct_that_loathing_it_bringeth to_the_Stomach,_which_is_more_than_needeth,_it_being_a safe_and_gentle_Medicine_fit_for_al_persons_at_al_seasons, which_daily_experience_confirmith;_And_an_ounce_of_it_may be_given_at_a_time_in_a_Decoction,_if_there_be_not_Saena or_some_other_strong_purger_put_with_it._A_dram_or_two of_the_Pouder_of_the_dried_Roots,_taken_fasting_in_a_cup of_Honeyed_water,_worketh_gently,_and_for_the_purposes aforesaid._The_distilled_water_both_of_Roots_and_Leavs_is much_commended_for_the_Quartan_Ague,_to_be_taken_for_many daies_together,_as_also_against_Melancholly,_or_fearful_or troublesom_sleeps_or_Dreams,_and_with_some_Sugar_Candy dissolved_therein,_is_good_against_the_Cough,_shortness_of breath_and_Wheesings,_and_those_distillations_of_thin Rhewm_upon_the_Lungs,_which_caus_Phtisicks,_and_oftentimes Consumptions._The_fresh_Roots_beaten_smal:_or_the_Pouder of_the_dried_Roots_mixed_with_Honey_and_applied_to_any Member_that_is_out_of_Joynt,_doth_much_help_it:_Applied also_to_the_Nose_cureth_the_Diseas_called_Polipus,_which is_a_piece_of_Flesh_growing_therein_which_in_time_stoppeth the_passage_of_breath_through_that_Nostril;_And_it_helpeth those_clefts_or_Chops_that_come_between_the_fingers_or Toes. {Note_263_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text And_why_I_pray_must_Pollipodium_of_the_Oak_only_be used,_Gentle_Colledg_of_Physitians,_can_you_give_me_but_a glimps_of_a_reason_for_it?_is_it_only_becaus_it_is dearest?_will_you_never_leave_your_covetousness_till_your lives_leav_you?_The_Truth_is,_that_which_grows_upon_the Earth_is_best_('tis_an_Herb_of_Saturn_and_he_seldom_climbs trees)_to_purge_Melancholly,_if_the_humor_be_otherwise, chuse_your_Pollipodium_accordingly. = # ## # chapter 202 POPLAR-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text There_are_two_sorts_of_Poplars_which_are_most_familiar with_us,_Viz._The_Black,_and_the_White,_both_which_I_shall here_describe_unto_you. = The_white_Poplar_groweth_great_and_reasonable_high, covered_with_a_thick_smooth_white_Bark,_especially_the Branches,_having_large_Leavs_cut_into_several_devisions almost_like_a_Vine_Leaf,_but_not_of_so_deep_a_green_on_the upper_side,_and_hoary_white_underneath,_of_a_reasonable good_scent,_the_whol_form_representing_the_Leaf_of Coltsfoot._The_Catkins_which_it_bringeth_forth_before_the Leavs,_are_long,_and_of_a_faint_reddish_colour,_which_fall away_bearing_seldom_good_Seed_with_them._The_Wood_hereof is_smooth,_soft,_and_white,_very_finely_waved,_whereby_it is_much_esteemed. = The_Black_Poplar_groweth_higher_and_straiter_than_the White,_with_a_grayish_Bark_bearing_broad_and_green_leaves somwhat_like_Ivy_Leavs,_not_cut_in_on_the_edges_like_the White,_but_whol_and_dented,_ending_in_a_point,_and_not white_underneath,_hanging_by_slender_long_Footstalks, which_with_the_Air_are_continually_shaken_like_as_the Aspin_Leavs_are:_The_Catkins_hereof_are_greater_than_of the_White,_composed_of_many_round_green_Berries_as_it_were set_together_in_a_long_Cluster,_containing_much_downice matter,_which_being_ripe_is_blown_away_with_the_wind,_The clammy_Buds_hereof_before_they_spread_into_Leavs,_are gathered_to_make_the_Unguentum_Populeon,_and_are_of_a yellowish_green_colour_and_smal,_somwhat_sweet,_but strong._The_Wood_is_smooth,_tough,_and_white,_and_easie to_be_cloven:_On_both_these_Trees_groweth_a_sweet_kind_of Musk,_which_in_former_times_was_used_to_be_put_into_sweet Oyntments. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_moist_Woods_and_by_water_sides_in_sundry places_of_the_Land,_yet_the_white_is_not_so_frequent_as the_other. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Their_time_is_likewise_expressed_before,_The_Catkins coming_forth_before_the_Leavs_and_ripen_in_the_end_of Summer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_White_Poplar,_saith_Galen,_is_of_a_clensing property:_The_weight_of_one_ounce_in_Pouder_of_the_Bark thereof_being_drunk_saith_Dioscorides_is_a_Remedy_for those_that_are_troubled_with_the_Sciatica,_or_the Strangury:_The_Juyce_of_the_Leavs_dropped_warm_into_the Ears_easeth_the_pains_in_them:_The_yong_clammy_Buds_or Eyes_before_they_break_out_into_Leavs,_bruised,_and_a little_Honey_put_to_them,_is_a_good_Medicine_for_a_dull Sight._The_Black_Poplar_is_held_to_be_more_cooling_than the_White,_and_therefore_the_leavs_bruised_with_Vinegar {Note_264_here} and_applied,_helpeth_the_Gout;_The_Seed_drunk_in_Vinegar is_held_good_against_the_Falling-sickness._The_Water_that droppeth_from_the_hollow_places_of_this_Tree,_taketh_away Warts,_Pushes,_Wheals,_and_other_the_like_breakings_out_in the_Body._The_yong_black_Poplar_Buds,_saith_Mathiolus, are_much_used_by_Women_to_beautifie_their_hair,_bruising them_with_fresh_Butter_and_straining_them_after_thay_have been_kept_for_some_time_in_the_Sun._The_Oyntment_called Populeon,_which_is_made_of_this_Poplar,_is_singular_good for_all_heat,_or_Inflamation_in_any_part_of_the_Body,_and tempereth_the_heat_of_Wounds:_It_is_much_used_to_dry_up the_Milk_in_Womens_Breasts,_when_they_have_weyned_their Children. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 203 POPPY # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Of_this_I_shal_describe_three_kinds,_Viz._The_White_and Black,_of_the_Garden,_and_the_Erratick,_wild_Poppy,_or Corn_Rose. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_white_Poppy_hath_at_first_four_or_five_whitish green_Leavs_lying_upon_the_ground,_which_rise_with_the Stalk,_compassing_it_at_the_bottom_of_them,_and_are_very large,_much_cut_or_torn_in_on_the_edges,_and_dented_also besides:_The_Stalk_which_is_usually_four_or_five_foot high,_hath_somtimes_no_Branches_at_the_Top,_&_usually_but two_or_three_at_most_bearing_every_one_but_one_Head, wrapped_in_a_thin_Skin,_which_boweth_down_before_it_be ready_to_blow,_and_then_rising_and_being_broken,_the Flower_within_it_spreadeth_it_self_open,_and_consisteth_of four_very_large_White_round_Leavs,_with_many_whitish_round threds_in_the_middle,_set_about_a_small_round_green_Head, having_a_Crown,_or_Star-like_cover_at_the_Head_thereof, which_growing_ripe_becometh_as_large_as_a_geat_Apple, wherein_are_contained_a_great_number_of_smal_round_Seed, in_several_partitions_or_devisions_next_unto_the_shell, the_middle_thereof_remaining_hollow_and_empty._All_the whol_Plant,_both_Leavs,_Stalks_and_Heads,_while_they_are fresh,_yong,_and_green,_yield_a_Milk_when_they_are_broken, of_an_unpleasant_bitter_tast,_almost_ready_to_provoke casting,_and_of_a_strong_heady_smel,_which_being condensate_is_called_Opium._The_Root_is_white,_and_woody, perishing_as_soon_as_it_hath_given_ripe_Seed. = The_Black_Poppy_little_differeth_from_the_former,_until it_beareth_his_Flower,_which_is_somwhat_less,_and_of_a black_Purplish_colour,_but_without_any_purple_spots_in_the bottom_of_the_Leaf._The_Head_of_Seed_is_much_less_than the_former,_and_openeth_it_self_a_little_round_about_the top_under_the_Crown,_so_that_the_Seed_which_is_very_black will_fall_out_if_one_turn_the_Head_thereof_downwards. = The_wild_Poppy,_or_Corn_Rose,_hath_long_and_narrow Leavs_very_much_cut_in_on_the_edges_into_many_devisions, of_a_light_green_colour,_and_somtimes_hairy_withal;_The Stalk_is_blackish_and_hairy_also,_but_not_so_tall_as_the Garden_kinds,_having_some_such_like_Leavs_thereon_as_grow below,_parted_into_three_or_four_Branches_somtimes, whereon_grow_smal_hairy_Heads_bowing_down_before_the_Skin break,_wherein_the_Flower_is_inclosed,_which_when_it_is ful_blown_open,_is_of_a_fair_yellowish_red_or_crimson colour,_and_in_some_much_paler,_without_any_spot_in_the bottom_of_the_Leavs,_having_many_black_soft_threds_in_the middle_compassing_a_smal_green_Head,_which_when_it_is_ripe,_is_not_bigger_than_ones_little_finger_end,_wherin_is contained_much_black_Seed,_smaller_by_half_then_that_of the_Garden._The_Root_perisheth_every_yeer,_and_springeth again_of_its_own_sowing._Of_this_kind_there_is_one_lesser in_al_the_parts_thereof,_and_differeth_in_nothing_els. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Garden_kinds_do_not_naturally_grow_wild_in_any place,_but_are_all_sown_in_Gardens_where_they_grow. = The_Wild_Poppy,_or_Corn_Rose_is_plentiful_enough,_and many_times_too_much_in_the_Corn_Fields_of_all_Countries through_this_Land,_and_also_upon_Ditch_Banks,_and_by_Hedg sides:_The_smaller_wild_kind_is_also_found_in_Corn Fields,_and_also_in_some_other_places,_but_not_so plentiful_as_the_former. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Garden_kinds_are_usually_sown_in_the_Spring,_which then_Flower_about_the_end_of_May,_and_somwhat_earlier,_if they_spring_of_their_own_sowing. = The_Wild_kinds_Flower_usually_from_May_untill_July,_and the_Seed_of_them_is_ripe_soon_after_the_Flowring. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Garden_Poppy_Heads_with_Seeds_made_into_a_Syrup,_is frequently_and_to_good_effect_used_to_procure_rest_and sleep_in_the_sick_and_weak,_and_to_stay_Catarth's_and Defluxions_of_hot_thin_Rhewms_from_the_Head_into_the Stomach,_and_upon_the_Lungs,_causing_a_continual_Cough, the_Fore-runner_of_a_Consumption:_It_helpeth_also Hoarsness_of_the_Throat,_and_when_one_hath_lost_their voice,_which_the_Oyl_of_the_Seed_doth_likewise._The_black Seed_boyled_in_Wine_and_drunk,_is_said_also_to_stay_the Flux_of_the_Belly_and_Womens_Courses._The_empty_shels_of the_Poppy_Heads_are_usually_boyled_in_water_and_given_to procure_rest_and_sleep;_so_do_the_Leavs_in_the_same manner;_as_also_if_the_Head_and_Temples_be_bathed_with_the Decoction_warm,_or_with_the_Oyl_of_Poppies,_the_green Leaves_or_Heads_bruised_and_applied_with_a_little_Vinegar, or_made_into_a_Pultis_with_Barley_Meal,_or_Hogs_Greas,_it cooleth_and_tempereth_al_Inflamations,_as_also_the_Diseas called_St._Anthonies_Fire._It_is_generally_used_in {Note_265_here} Treacle_and_Methridate,_and_in_all_other_Medicines_that are_made_to_procure_rest_and_sleep,_and_to_eas_pains_in the_Head_as_well_as_in_other_parts;_It_is_also_used_to cool_Inflamations,_Agues,_or_Phrensies,_and_to_stay Defluxions_which_caus_a_Cough_or_Consumption,_and_also other_Fluxes_of_the_Belly,_or_Womens_Courses;_It_is_also put_into_hollow_Teeth_to_eas_the_pain,_and_hath_been_found by_experience_to_eas_the_pain_of_the_Gout. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Wild_Poppy,_or_Corn_Rose_(as_Mathiolus_saith)_is good_to_prevent_the_Falling-sickness._The_Syrup_made_with the_Flowers_is_with_good_effect_given_to_those_that_have the_Pluresie;_and_the_dried_Flowers_also,_either_boyled_in water,_or_made_into_Pouder_and_drunk_either_in_the Distilled_Water_of_them,_or_in_some_other_Drink_worketh the_like_effect._The_Distilled_Water_of_the_Flowers,_is held_to_be_of_much_good_use_against_Surfets,_being_drunk evening_and_morning;_It_is_also_more_cooling_than_any_of the_other_Poppies,_and_therefore_cannot_but_be_as effectual_in_hot_Agues,_Phrensies,_and_other_Inflamations either_inward_or_outward,_the_Syrup_or_Water_to_be_used therein,_or_the_green_Leavs_used_outwardly,_either_in_an Oyntment,_as_it_is_in_Populeon,_a_cooling_Oyntment,_or_any other_waies_applied._Galen_saith_the_Seed_is_dangerous_to be_used_inwardly. = The_Herb_is_Lunar,_and_of_the_Juyce_of_it_is_made Opium,_only_for_lucre_of_Money_they_cheat_you,_and_tell you_'tis_a_kind_of_Tear,_or_some_such_like_thing_that drops_from_Poppies_when_they_weep,_and_that_is_some_where beyond_the_Sea,_I_know_not_where,_beyond_the_Moon. = # ## # chapter 204 PURSLANE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_Garden_Purslane_(being_used_as_a_Salet_Herb)_is_so well_known_that_it_needeth_no_Description;_I_shal therefore_only_speak_of_its_Vertues,_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_good_to_cool_any_heat_in_the_Liver,_Blood,_Reins, and_Stomach,_and_in_hot_Agues,_nothing_better;_It_stayeth hot_and_Chollerick_Fluxes_of_the_Belly,_Womens_Courses, the_Whites,_and_Gonorrhea,_or_running_of_the_Reins,_the Distillations_from_the_Head,_and_pains_therein_proceeding of_heat,_want_of_sleep,_or_the_Phrensie._The_Seed_is_more effectual_than_the_Herb,_and_is_of_singular_good_use_to cool_the_heat_and_sharpness_of_Urine,_and_the_outragious Lust_of_the_Body,_Venerious_Dreams,_and_the_like,_insomuch that_the_overfrequent_use_hereof,_extinguisheth_the_Heat and_Vertue_of_Natural_Procreation._The_Seed_bruised_and boyled_in_Wine_and_given_to_Children,_expelleth_the_Worms. {Note_266_here} The_Juyce_of_the_Herb_is_held_as_effectual_to_all_the purposes_aforesaid,_as_also_to_stay_Vomitings;_and_taken with_some_Sugar_or_Honey,_helpeth_an_old_and_dry_Cough, shortness_of_Breath,_and_the_Phtisick,_and_stayeth immoderate_Thirst._The_Distilled_water_of_the_Herb_is_used by_many_(as_the_more_pleasing)_with_a_little_Sugar,_to work_the_same_effects._The_Juyce_also_is_singular_good_in the_Inflamations_and_Ulcers_of_the_secret_parts_in_man_or woman,_as_also_of_the_Bowels_and_Hemorrhoids,_when_they are_Ulcerous,_or_Excoriations_in_them._The_Herb_bruised and_applied_to_the_Forehead_and_Temples,_allayeth excessive_heat_therein,_hindring_rest_and_sleep;_and applied_to_the_Eyes_taketh_away_the_redness_and {Note_267_here} Inflamation_in_them,_and_those_other_parts,_where_Pushes, Wheals,_Pimples,_St._Anthonies_Fire_and_the_like_break forth,_especially_if_a_little_Vinegar_be_put_to_it:_And being_laid_to_the_Neck_with_as_much_of_Galls_and_Linseed together,_taketh_away_the_pains_therein,_and_the_Crick_in the_Neck._The_Juyce_is_used_with_Oyl_of_Roses_for_the_said causes,_or_for_blastings_by_Lightning,_and_Burnings_by Gun-Pouder,_or_for_Womens_sore_Breasts,_and_to_ally_the heat_in_all_other_Sores_or_Hurts:_applied_also_to_the Navels_of_Children_that_stick_forth,_it_helpeth_them:_It is_also_good_for_sore_Mouths,_and_Gums_that_are_swollen_to fasten_loos_Teeth._Camerarius_saith,_That_the_distilled water_used_by_some,_took_away_the_pain_of_their_Teeth_when all_other_Remedies_failed,_and_that_the_thickned_Juyce made_in_Pills_with_the_Pouder_of_Gum_Tragacanth,_and Arabick,_being_taken_prevaileth_much_to_help_those_that make_a_bloody_water._Applied_to_the_Gout,_it_easeth_pains thereof,_and_helpeth_the_hardness_of_Sinews_if_it_come_not of_the_Cramp,_or_a_cold_caus. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text 'Tis_an_Herb_of_the_Moon._See_Lettice. = # ## # chapter 205 PRIMROSES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_well_known_that_they_need_no_Description. = Of_the_Leavs_of_Primroses_is_made_as_fine_a_Salve_to heal_green_Wounds_as_any_is_that_I_know:_you_shall_be taught_to_make_Salves_of_any_Herb_at_the_latter_end_of_the Book,_make_this_as_you_are_taught_there,_and_do_not_(you that_have_any_Ingenuity_in_you)_see_your_poor_Neighbors_go with_wounded_Limbs_when_a_Halfpenny_cost_will_heal_them. = # ## # chapter 206 PRIVET # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_common_Privet_is_carried_up_with_many_slender Branches,_to_a_reasonable_height_and_breadth,_to_cover Arbours,_Bowrs,_and_Banquetting_Houses,_and_brought, wrought,_and_cut_into_many_forms,_of_Men,_Horses,_Birds, &c._which_though_at_first_supported,_groweth_afterwards strong_of_it_self:_It_beareth_long_and_narrow_green_Leavs by_couples,_and_sweet_smelling_white_Flowers_in_tufts_at the_ends_of_the_Branches,_which_turn_into_smal_black Berries_that_have_a_Purplish_Juyce_within_them,_and_some Seeds_that_are_flat_on_the_one_side,_with_a_hole_or_dent therein. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_this_Land_in_divers_Woods. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_Privet_Flowreth_in_June_and_July;_The_Berries_are ripe_in_August_and_September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_little_used_in_Physick_with_us_in_these_times, more_than_in_Lotions_to_wash_Sores,_and_Sore_Mouths,_and to_cool_Inflamations_and_dry_up_Fluxes._Yet_Mathiolus saith_it_serveth_to_all_the_uses_for_which_Ciprus_or_the East_Privet_is_appointed_by_Dioscorides_and_Galen._He further_saith,_That_the_Oyl_that_is_made_of_the_Flowers_of Privet_infused_therin,_and_set_in_the_Sun,_is_singular {Note_268_here} good_for_the_Inflamations_of_Wounds,_and_for_the_Headach coming_of_an_hot_caus._There_is_a_sweet_water_also distilled_from_the_Flowers_that_is_good_for_all_those Diseases_that_need_cooling_and_drying,_and_therefore helpeth_all_Fluxes_of_the_Belly_or_Stomach._Bloody Fluxes,_and_Womens_Courses,_being_either_drunk_or_applied, as_also_for_those_that_void_Blood_at_their_Mouth_or_at_any other_place,_and_for_Distillations_of_Rhewms_into_the_Eyes especially_if_it_be_used_with_Tutiae. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text QUEEN_of_the_MEADOWS,_MEADOW-SWEET,_or_MEAD-SWEET. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Stalks_of_this_are_reddish,_rising_to_be_three_foot high,_somtimes_four_or_five_foot,_having_at_the_Joynts thereof_large_winged_Leavs,_standing_one_above_another_at distances,_consisting_of_many_and_somwhat_broad_Leavs,_set on_each_side_of_a_middle_rib_,_being_hard,_rough,_or rugged,_crumpled_much_like_to_Elm_Leavs,_having_also_some smaller_Leavs_with_them_(as_Agrimony_hath)_somewhat_deeply dented_about_the_edges,_of_a_sad_green_colour_on_the_upper side,_and_graish_underneath,_of_a_pretty_sharp_scent_and tast,_somwhat_like_unto_Burnet,_and_a_Leaf_hereof_put_into a_Cup_of_Claret_Wine_giveth_also_a_fine_rellish_to_it:_At the_tops_of_the_Stalks_and_Branches_stand_many_tufts_of small_white_Flowers,_thrust_thick_together,_which_smel much_sweeter_than_the_Leavs:_and_in_their_places,_being fallen,_come_crooked_and_cornered_Seed;_The_Root_is somwhat_woody,_and_blackish_on_the_outside,_and_brownish_within,_with_divers_greater_strings,_and_lesser_Fibres_set thereat,_of_a_strong_scent,_but_nothing_so_pleasant_as_the Flowers_and_Leavs_and_perisheth_not,_but_abideth_many yeers,_shooting_forth_anew_every_Spring. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_moist_Meadows,_that_lie_much_wet,_or_neer the_Courses_of_Water. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_some_place_or_other_all_the_three_Summer Months,_that_is,_June,_July,_and_August,_and_their_Seed_is ripe_quickly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_used_to_stay_all_manner_of_Bleedings,_Fluxes, Vomitings,_and_Womens_courses,_and_also_their_Whites,_It is_said_to_alter_and_take_away_the_fits_of_Quartan_Agues, and_to_make_a_merry_heart,_for_which_purpose_some_use_the Flowers,_and_some_the_Leavs._It_helpeth_speedily_those that_are_troubled_with_the_Chollick,_being_boyled_in_Wine; {Note_269_here} and_with_a_little_Honey_taken_warm,_it_openeth_the_Belly: but_boyled_in_red_Wine_and_drunk_it_stayeth_the_Flux_of the_Belly._Being_outwardly_applied,_it_healeth_old_Ulcers that_are_Cankrous_or_eaten,_or_hollow_and_Fistulous,_for which_it_is_by_many_much_commended,_as_also_for_the_Sores in_the_Mouth_or_secret_parts. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Leavs_when_they_are_full_grown_being_laid_upon_the Skin,_will_in_a_short_time_raise_Blisters_thereon,_as Tragus_saith._The_water_thereof_helpeth_the_heat_and Inflamation_in_the_Eyes. = Venus_claims_dominion_over_the_Herb. = # ## # chapter 207 QUINCE-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Ordinary_Quince-tree_groweth_often_to_the_height and_bigness_of_a_reasonable_Apple_tree,_but_more_usually lower_and_crooked_with_a_rough_Bark,_spreading_Arms_and Branches_far_abroad._The_Leavs_are_somwhat_like_those_of the_Apple-tree,_but_thicker,_harder,_and_fuller_of_Veins, and_white_on_the_under_side,_not_dented_at_all_about_the edges._The_Flowers_are_large_and_white,_somtimes_dash'd over_with_a_Blush:_The_Fruit_that_followeth_is_yellow, being_neer_ripe,_and_covered_with_a_white_Freez_or_Cotton, thick_set_on_the_yonger,_and_growing_les_as_they_grow_to be_through_ripe;_bunched_out_often_times_in_some_places, some_being_liker_an_Apple_and_some_a_Pear,_of_a_strong heady_scent,_and_not_durable_to_keep,_and_is_sowr,_harsh, and_of_an_unpleasant_tast_to_eat_fresh,_but_being_scalded, roasted,_baked,_or_preserved,_becometh_more_pleasant. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_best_likes_to_grow_neer_Ponds_and_Water-sides,_and is_frequent_through_this_Land;_and_Flowreth_not_until_the Leavs_be_come_forth._The_Fruit_is_ripe_in_September_or October. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Quince_when_they_are_green,_helps_all_sorts_of_Fluxes in_man_or_Woman,_and_Chollerick,_Lasks,_Castings,_and whatsoever_needeth_Astriction_more_than_any_way_prepared by_fire:_Yet_the_Syrup_of_the_Juyce,_or_the_Conserve,_are much_conducible_much_of_the_binding_quality_being_consumed by_the_fire:_If_a_little_Vinegar_be_added,_it_stirreth_up the_languishing_Appetite,_and_the_Stomach_given_to casting;_Some_Spices_being_added,_it_comforteth_and strengthneth_the_decayed_and_fainting_Spirits,_and_helpeth the_Liver_oppressed;_that_it_cannot_perfect_the_digestion, and_correcteth_Choller_and_Flegm:_If_you_would_have_them Purging,_put_Honey_to_them_instead_of_Sugar;_and_if_more Laxative,_for_Choller,_Rubarb;_for_Flegm,_Turbith;_for watery_Humors,_Scammony,_but_if_more_forcibly_to_bind,_use the_unripe_Quince_with_Roses,_and_Acacia,_or_Hypocistis, and_some_torrefied_Rubarb._To_take_of_the_crude_Juyce_of Quinces,_is_held_a_Preservative_against_the_force_of deadly_poyson;_for_it_hath_been_found_most_certain_true, that_the_very_smel_of_a_Quince_hath_taken_away_all_the strength_of_the_Poyson_of_White_Hellebore._If_there_be need_of_any_outward_binding_and_cooling_of_any_hot_Fluxes; {Note_270_here} The_Oyl_of_Quinces,_or_other_Medicines_that_may_be_made thereof_are_very_available_to_anoint_the_Belly,_or_other parts_therewith:_It_likewise_strengtheneth_the_Stomach_and Belly,_and_the_Sinews_that_are_loosned_by_sharp_Humors falling_on_them,_and_restraineth_immoderate_sweatings. The_Muccilage_taken_from_the_Seeds_of_Quinces_boyled_a little_in_Water,_is_very_good_to_cool_the_Head_and_heal the_Sore_Breasts_of_Women._The_same_with_a_little_Sugar is_good_to_lenefie_the_harshness_and_hoarsness_of_the Throat,_and_roughness_of_the_Tongue._The_Cotton_or_Down of_Quinces_boyled_and_applied_to_Plague_Sores,_healeth them_up;_and_laid_as_a_Playster_made_up_with_Wax,_it bringeth_hair_to_them_that_are_bald,_and_keepeth_it_from falling_if_it_be_ready_to_shed. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 208 RADISH_HORSE-RADISH # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_Garden_Radish_is_so_wel_known_that_it_needeth_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Hors-Radish_hath_his_first_Leavs_that_rise_before Winter,_about_a_foot_and_a_half_long,_very_much_cut_in_or torn_on_the_edges_into_many_parts_of_a_dark_green_colour, with_a_great_Rib_in_the_middle:_After_these_have_been_up_a while,_others_follow,_which_are_greater,_rougher,_broader, and_longer_whol,_and_not_devided_as_the_first,_but_only somwhat_roundly_dented_about_the_edges:_The_Stalk_when_it beareth_Flowers_(which_is_but_seldom)_is_great_rising_up with_some_few_lesser_Leavs_thereon_to_three_or_four_foot high,_spreading_at_the_top_many_smal_Branches_of_whitish Flowers,_made_of_four_Leavs_apiece_after_which_come_smal Pods_like_those_of_Shepheards-Purs,_but_seldom_with_any Seed_in_them._The_Root_is_great,_long,_white,_and_rugged shooting_up_divers_Heads_of_Leavs,_which_may_be_parted_for encreas,_but_it_doth_not_creep_within_ground_nor_run_above ground,_and_is_of_a_strong_sharp_and_bitter_tast,_almost like_Mustard. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_found_wild_in_some_places_of_this_Land,_but_is chiefly_planted_in_Gardens_where_it_joyeth_in_a_moist_and shadowy_place. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_but_seldom,_but_when_it_doth,_it_is_in July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Juyce_of_Hors-Radish_given_in_drink_is_held_to_be very_effectual_for_the_Scurvy._It_killeth_the_Worms_in Children_being_drunk,_and_also_laid_upon_the_Belly._The {Note_271_here} Root_bruised_and_laid_to_the_place_grieved_with_the Sciatica,_Joynt-ach,_or_the_hard_Swellings_of_the_Liver and_Spleen_doth_wonderfully_help_them_all._The_Distilled water_of_the_Herb_and_Roots_is_more_familiar_to_be_taken with_a_little_Sugar_for_all_the_purposes_aforesaid. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Garden_Radishes_are_in_wantonness_by_the_Gentry_eaten as_Sallet,_but_they_breed_but_scurvy_Humors_in_the Stomach,_and_corrupt_the_Blood,_and_then_send_for_a Physitian_as_fast_as_you_can,_this_is_one_caus,_makes_the {Note_272_here} owners_of_such_nice_Pallats_so_unhealthful,_yet_for_such as_are_troubled_with_the_Gravel,_Stone,_or_stoppage_of Urine,_they_are_good_Physick_if_the_Body_be_strong_that takes_them,_you_may_make_the_Juyce_of_the_Roots_into_a Syrup_if_you_pleas_for_that_use,_they_purge_by_Urine exceedingly. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text I_know_not_what_Planet_they_are_under,_I_think_none_of all_the_Seven_will_own_them. = # ## # chapter 209 RAGWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_greater_common_Ragwort_hath_many_large_and_long dark_green_Leavs_lying_on_the_ground,_very_much_rent_and torn_on_the_sides_into_many_pieces,_from_among_which_rise up_somtimes_but_one,_and_sometimes_two_or_three_square_or crested_blackish_or_brownish_Stalks_three_or_four_foot high,_sometimes_branched_bearing_diverse_such_like_Leavs upon_them_at_several_distances_unto_the_tops,_where_it brancheth_forth_into_many_Stalks_bearing_yellow_Flowers, consisting_of_diverse_Leaves_set_as_a_Pale_or_Border,_with a_dark_yellow_thrum_in_the_middle,_which_do_abide_a_great while,_but_at_last_are_turned_into_Down,_and_with_the_smal blackish_gray_Seed_are_carried_away_with_the_wind._The Root_is_made_of_many_Fibres,_whereby_it_is_firmly_fastned into_to_the_ground,_and_abideth_many_yeers. = There_is_another_sort_hereof_different_from_the_former only_in_this,_That_it_riseth_not_so_nigh;_the_Leavs_are not_so_finely_jagged,_not_of_so_dark_a_green_colour,_but rather_somwhat_whitish,_soft_and_woolly,_and_the_Flowers usually_paler. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_both_in_them_wild_in_Pastures,_and_untilled grounds_in_many_places,_and_oftentimes_both_of_them_in_one Field. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_June_and_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Ragwort,_Clenseth,_Digesteth,_and_Discusseth._The Decoction_of_the_Herb_to_wash_the_Mouth_or_Throat_that have_Ulcers_or_Sores_therein;_and_for_Swellings,_hardness, or_Impostumations,_for_it_throughly_clenseth_and_healeth them;_as_also_the_Quinsie_and_the_Kings_Evil:_It_helpeth to_stay_Catarrhes,_thin_Rhewms_&_Defluxions_from_the_Head into_the_Eyes,_Nose,_or_Lungs._The_Juyce_is_found_by experience_to_be_singular_good_to_heal_green_Wounds,_and {Note_273_here} to_clense_and_heal_all_old_and_filthy_Ulcers_in_the Privities_and_in_other_parts_of_the_Body;_as_also_inward Wounds_and_Ulcers,_and_stayeth_the_Malignity_of_fretting or_running_Cankers_and_hollow_Fistulaes,_not_suffering them_to_spread_further._It_is_also_much_commended_to_help Aches_and_pains_either_in_the_Fleshy_parts_or_in_the_Nervs and_Sinews;_as_also_the_Sciatica,_or_pain_of_the_Hips_or Huckle-Bone,_to_bath_the_places_with_the_Decoction_of_the Herb,_or_to_anoint_them_with_an_Oyntment_made_of_the_Herb bruised_and_boyled_in_old_Hogs_Suet,_with_some_Mastich_and Olibanum_in_Pouder,_added_unto_it_after_it_is_strained forth. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text In_Sussex_we_call_it_Ragweed. = # ## # chapter 210 RATTLE-GRASS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Of_this_there_are_two_kinds,_which_I_shall_speak_of, Viz._The_Red_and_yellow. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_red_Rattle,_hath_sundry_reddish_hollow Stalks,_and_somtimes_green_rising_from_the_Root,_lying_for the_most_part_on_the_ground,_yet_some_growing_more upright,_with_many_smal_reddish_or_greenish_Leavs_set_on both_sides_of_a_middle_Rib_finely_dented_about_the_edges: The_Flowers_stand_at_the_tops_of_the_Stalks_and_Branches, of_a_fine_purplish_red_colour,_like_smal_gaping_hoods, after_which_come_flat_blackish_Seed_in_small_Husks,_which lying_loos_therein,_will_Rattle_with_shaking._The_Root consists_of_two_or_three_small_whitish_strings,_with_some fibres_thereat. = The_common_Yellow_Rattle_hath_seldom_above_one_round green_Stalk_rising_from_the_Root,_about_half_a_yard_or_two foot_high,_and_but_few_Branches_theron_having_two_long_and somwhat_broad_Leavs_set_at_a_Joynt,_deeply_cut_in_on_the edges,_resembling_the_Comb_of_a_Cock,_broadest_next_to_the Stalk_and_smaller_to_the_end:_The_Flowers_grow_at_the tops_of_the_Stalks_with_some_shorter_Leavs_with_them, hooded_after_the_same_manner_that_the_others_are,_but_of_a fair_yellow_colour_in_most,_or_in_some_paler,_and_in_some more_white._The_Seed_is_contained_in_large_Husks,_and being_ripe_will_rattle_or_make_a_nois_with_lying_loose_in them._The_Root_is_small_and_slender_perishing_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_our_Meadows_and_Woods,_generally_through this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_in_Flower_from_Midsummer_until_August_be_past somtimes. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Red_Rattle_is_accounted_profitable_to_heal_up Fistulaes,_and_hollow_Ulcers_and_to_stay_the_Flux_of Humors_to_them,_as_also_the_abundance_of_Womens_Courses, or_any_other_Flux_of_Blood,_being_boyled_in_red_Wine_and drunk. {Note_274_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Yellow_Rattle_or_Cocks_Comb_is_held_to_Be_good_for those_that_are_troubled_with_a_Cough,_or_with_Dimness_of Sight,_if_the_Herb_being_boyled_with_Beans,_and_some_Honey put_thereto,_be_drunk,_or_dropped_into_the_Eyes._The_whol Seed_being_put_into_the_Eyes_draweth_forth_any_Skin, Dimness,_or_Film_from_the_sight_without_trouble_or_pain. = # ## # chapter 211 REST-HARROW # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Rest-Harrow_riseth_up_with_divers_rough woody_twigs,_half_a_yard,_or_a_yard_high,_set_at_the Joynts_without_order,_with_little_roundish_Leavs_somtimes more_than_two_or_three_at_a_place,_of_a_dark_green_colour, without_thorns_while_they_are_yong,_but_afterwards_armed in_sundry_places_with_short_and_sharp_Thorns._The_Flowers come_forth_at_the_tops_of_the_twigs_and_Branches_whereof it_is_ful,_fashioned_like_Peas,_or_Broom_Blossoms,_but lesser,_flatter,_and_somwhat_closer,_of_a_faint_purplish colour;_after_which_come_smal_Pods,_containing_smal,_flat, and_round_Seed:_The_Root_is_blackish_on_the_outside_and whitish_within,_very_tough_and_hard_to_break_when_it_is fresh_and_green,_and_as_hard_as_an_Horn_when_it_is_dried, thrusting_down_deep_into_the_ground,_and_spreading likewise,_every_piece_being_apt_to_grow_again_if_it_be left_in_the_ground. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_places_of_this_Land,_as_well_in_the Arable_as_wast_ground. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_the_beginning_or_middle_of_July,_and the_Seed_is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_singular_good_to_provoke_Urine_when_it_is stopped,_and_to_break_and_drive_forth_the_Stone,_which_the Pouder_of_the_Bark_of_the_Root_taken_in_Wine_performeth effectually._Mathiolus_saith,_the_same_helpeth_the Disease_called_Hiernia_Carnosa,_the_Fleshy_Rupture_by taking_the_said_Pouder_for_some_Months_together constantly,_and_that_it_hath_cured_some_which_seemed incurable_by_any_other_means_than_by_cutting_or_burning. {Note_275_here} The_Decoction_thereof_made_with_some_Vinegar_and_gargled in_the_Mouth,_easeth_the_Toothach,_especially_when_it comes_of_Rhewm;_and_the_said_Decoction_is_very_powerful_to open_Obstructions_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen,_and_other parts._A_Distilled_Water_made_in_Balneo_Mariae_with_four pound_of_the_Roots_hereof_first_sliced_smal,_and afterwards_steeped_in_a_Gallon_of_Canary_Wine,_is_singular good_for_all_the_purposes_aforesaid_and_to_clens_the passages_of_the_Urine._The_Pouder_of_the_said_Root_made into_an_Electuary_or_Lozenges_with_Sugar:_as_also_the_Bark of_the_fresh_Roots_boyled_tender_and_afterwards_beaten into_a_Conserve_with_Sugar,_worketh_the_like_effect._The Pouder_of_the_Roots_strewed_upon_the_Brims_of_Ulcers,_or mixed_with_any_other_convenient_thing_and_applied consumeth_the_hardness_and_causeth_them_to_heal_the better. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 212 ROCKET # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text In_regard_the_garden_Rocket_is_rather_used_as_a_Sallet Herb_than_to_any_Physical_purposes._I_shall_omit_it,_and only_speak_of_the_common_wild_Rocket:_The_Description whereof_take_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_comon_wild_Rocket,_hath_longer_and_narrower_Leavs much_more_devided_into_slender_cuts_and_jags_on_both_sides of_the_middle_Rib,_than_the_Garden_kinds_have,_of_a_sad_or verworn_green_colour,_from_among_which_riseth_up_divers still_Stalks_two_or_three_foot_high,_sometimes_set_with the_like_Leavs_but_smaller,_and_smaller_upwards,_branched from_the_middle_into_divers_stiff_Stalks,_bearing_sundry yellow_Flowers_on_them_made_of_four_Leavs_apiece,_as_the others_are,_which_afterwards_yield_smal_reddish_Seed,_in smal_long_Pods,_of_a_more_bitter_and_hot_biting_tast_than the_Garden_kinds,_as_the_Leavs_are_also. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_found_wild_in_divers_places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_June_and_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Wild_Rocket_is_more_strong_and_effectual_to_encreas Sperm_and_Venerous_qualities,_whereunto_also_the_Seed_is more_effectual_than_the_Garden_kinds:_It_serveth_also_to help_Digestion_and_provoketh_Urine_exceedingly._The_Seed is_used_to_cure_the_bitings_of_Serpents,_the_Scorpion,_and the_Shrew-Mouse,_and_other_Poysons,_and_expelleth_Worms and_other_noisom_Creatures_that_breed_in_the_Body._The {Note_276_here} Herb_boyled_or_stewed,_and_some_Sugar_put_there_to, helpeth_the_Cough_in_Children_being_taken_often._The_Seed also_taken_in_drink_taketh_away_the_ill_scent_of_the Armpits,_encreaseth_Milk_in_Nurses,_and_wasteth_the Spleen._The_Seed_mixed_with_Honey,_and_used_on_the_face, clenseth_the_Skin_from_Spots,_Morphew_and_other discolourings_therein:_and_used_with_Vinegar_taketh_away Freckles_and_redness_in_the_Face_or_other_parts,_and_with the_Gall_of_an_Ox,_it_amendeth_foul_Scars,_black_and_blew Spots,_and_the_marks_of_the_smal_Pox. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_wild_Rockets_are_forbidden_to_be_used_alone_in regard_their_sharpness_fumeth_into_the_Head,_causing_ach and_pain_therein:_and_are_no_less_hurtful_to_hot_and Chollerick_persons,_for_fear_of_inflaming_their_Blood,_and therfore_for_such_we_may_say,_a_little_doth_but_a_little harm._For_angry_Mars_rules_them,_and_he_somtimes_will_be testy_when_he_meets_with_Fools. = # ## # chapter 213 WINTER_ROCKET # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Winter_Rocket,_or_Winter_Cresses,_hath_diverse_somwhat large_sad_green_Leavs_lying_upon_the_ground,_torn_or_cut into_divers_parts,_somwhat_like_unto_Rocket,_or_Turnep Leavs_with_smaller_pieces_next_the_bottom,_and_broad_at the_ends_which_so_abide_all_Winter_(if_it_spring_up_in Autumn,_when_it_is_used_to_be_eaten)_from_among_which riseth_up_divers_smal_round_Stalks_full_of_branches, bearing_many_smal_yellow_Flowers_of_four_Leavs_apiece, after_which_come_smal_long_Pods_with_reddish_Seed_in_them: The_Root_is_somwhat_stringy,_and_perisheth_every_yeer after_the_Seed_is_ripe. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_of_its_own_accord_in_Gardens_and_Fields_by the_way_sides_in_diverse_places,_and_particularly_in_the next_Pasture_to_the_Conduit-Head_behind_Grayes-Inne_that brings_Water_to_Mr._Lamb's_Conduit_in_Holbourn. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_May,_and_Seedeth_in_June,_and_then perisheth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_profitable_to_provoke_Urine,_and_helpeth_the Strangury,_and_to_expel_Gravel_and_the_Stone;_It_is_also of_good_effect_in_the_Scurvy:_It_is_found_by_experience_to {Note_277_here} be_a_singular_good_Wound_Herb,_to_clense_inward_Wounds, the_Juyce_or_Decoction_being_drunk,_or_outwardly_applied to_wash_foul_Ulcers_and_Sores,_clensing_them_by_sharpness, and_hindring_or_abating_the_dead_Flesh_from_growing therein_and_healing_them_by_the_drying_quality. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 214 ROSES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text I_hold_it_altogether_needless_to_trouble_the_Reader with_a_Description_of_any_of_these,_sith_both_the_Garden Roses,_and_the_Wild_Roses_of_the_Bryars_are_well_enough known;_Take_therefore_the_Vertues_of_them_as_followeth:_And_first_I_shal_begin_with_the_Garden_kinds. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_White_and_the_Red_Roses_are_cooling_and_drying,_yet the_White_is_taken_to_exceed_the_Red_in_both_those properties,_but_is_seldom_used_inwardly_in_any_Medicine. The_bitterness_in_the_Roses_when_they_are_fresh, especially_the_Juyce_purgeth_Choller,_and_watery_Humors, but_being_dried_and_that_heat_which_caused_the_bitterness being_consumed,_they_have_then_a_binding_and_astringent quality;_Those_also_that_are_not_ful_blown_do_both_cool and_bind_more_than_those_that_are_full_blown,_and_the White_Roses_more_than_the_Red._The_Decoction_of_Red_Roses {Note_278_here} made_with_Wine_and_used,_is_very_good_for_the_Headach,_and pains_in_the_Eyes,_Ears,_Throat,_and_Gums,_as_also_for_the Fundament,_the_lower_Bowels,_and_the_Matrix,_being_bathed, or_put_into_them._The_same_Decoction_with_the_Roses remaining_in_it_is_profitably_applyed_to_the_Region_of_the Heart_to_eas_the_Inflamation_therin;_as_also_St._Anthonies fire,_and_other_Diseases_of_the_Stomach._Being_dried_and beaten_to_Pouder,_and_taken_in_steeled_Wine_or_Water,_it helpeth_to_stay_Womens_Courses._The_yellow_threds_in_the middle_of_the_red_Roses_(wch_are_erroniously_called_the Rose_Seeds)_being_poudered_and_drunk_in_the_distilled water_of_Quinces,_stayeth_the_overflowing_of_Womens Courses,_and_doth_wonderfully_stay_the_Defluxions_of_Rhewm upon_the_Gums_and_Teeth,_preserving_them_from_corruption, and_fastning_them_if_they_be_loose,_being_washed_and {Note_279_here} gargled_therewith,_and_some_Vinegar_of_Squils_added thereto._The_Heads_with_Seed_being_used_in_Pouder_or_in_a Decoction,_stayeth_the_Lask,_and_spitting_of_Blood._Red Roses_do_strengthen_the_Heart,_the_Stomack,_and_the_Liver, and_the_retentive_Faculties,_they_mitigate_the_pains_that arise_from_Heat,_asswage_Inflamations,_procure_rest_and sleep,_stay_both_Whites_and_Reds_in_Women,_the_Gonorrhea, running_of_the_Reins,_and_the_Fluxes_of_the_Belly;_The Juyce_of_them_doth_purge_and_clens_the_Body_from_Choller and_Flegm:_The_Husks_of_the_Roses_with_the_Beards_and Nails_of_the_Roses_are_binding_and_cooling,_and_the Distilled_Water_of_either_of_them_is_good_for_the_Heat_and redness_in_the_Eyes,_and_to_stay_and_dry_up_the_Rhewms_and watering_of_them._Of_the_Red_Roses_are_usually_made_many Compositions_all_serving_to_sundry_good_uses;_Viz. Electuary_of_Roses;_Conserve_both_moist_and_dry,_which_is more_usually_called_Sugar_of_Roses;_Syrup_of_dryed_Roses, and_Honey_of_Roses;_The_Cordial_Pouder_called_Diarhodon Abbatis,_and_Aromatica_Rosarum;_The_Distilled_Water_of Roses,_Vinegar_of_Roses,_Oyntment_and_Oyl_of_Roses,_and the_Rose_Leavs_dried,_which_although_no_Composition,_yet of_very_great_use_and_effect._To_write_at_large_of {Note_280_here} everyone_of_these_would_make_my_Book_swel_too_big,_it being_sufficient_for_a_Volum_by_it_self_to_speak_fully_of them:_But_briefly;_The_Electuary_is_purging,_whereof_two or_three_Drams_taken_by_it_self_in_some_convenient_Liquor is_a_Purge_sufficient_for_a_weak_Constitution;_but_may_be encreased_to_six_drams_according_to_the_strength_of_the Patient._It_purgeth_Choller_without_trouble,_and_is_good in_hot_Feavers,_and_pains_of_the_Head_arising_from_hot Chollerick_Humors,_and_heat_in_the_Eyes,_the_Jaundice also,_and_Joynt_Aches_proceeding_of_hot_Humors._The_moist Conserve_is_of_much_use,_both_binding_and_Cordial,_for until_it_be_about_two_years_old_it_is_more_binding_than Cordial,_and_after_that,_more_Cordial_than_Binding:_Some of_the_yonger_Conserve_taken_with_Methridatum_mixed together,_is_good_for_those_that_are_troubled_with Distillations_of_Rhewm_from_the_Brain_to_the_Nose,_and Defluxions_of_Rhewm_into_the_Eyes,_as_also_for_Fluxes,_and Lasks_of_the_Belly;_and_being_mixed_with_the_Pouder_of Mastick_is_very_good_for_the_Running_of_the_Reins,_and_for other_loosness_of_Humors_in_the_Body._The_old_Conserve {Note_281_here} mixed_with_Aromaticum_Rosarum_is_a_very_good_Cordial against_Faintings,_Swounings,_Weakness,_and_Tremblings_of the_Heart,_strengthning_both_it,_and_a_weak_Stomach, helpeth_digestion,_stayeth_casting,_and_is_a_very_good Preservative_in_the_time_of_Infection._The_dry_Conserve which_is_called_Sugar_of_Roses,_is_a_very_good_Cordial_to strenthen_the_Heart_and_Spirits_as_also_to_stay Defluxions._The_Syrup_of_dried_Red_Roses_strenthneth_a Stomack_given_to_casting,_cooleth_an_overheated_Liver_and the_Blood_in_Agues,_comforteth_the_Heart_and_resisteth putrefaction_and_infection,_and_helpeth_to_stay_Lasks_and Fluxes._Honey_of_Roses_is_much_used_in_Gargles_and Lotions_to_wash_Sores_either_in_the_Mouth,_Throat,_or other_parts,_both_to_clens_and_heal_them,_and_to_stay_the Fluxes_of_Humors_falling_upon_them;_it_is_also_used_in Clisters_both_to_cool_and_clens._The_Cordial_Pouders called_Diarhodon_Abbatis_and_Aromaticum_Rosarum_do_comfort and_strengthen_the_Heart_and_Stomach,_procure_an_Appetite, help_Digestion,_stayeth_Vomiting;_and_is_very_good_for {Note_282_here} those_that_have_slippery_Bowels_to_strengthen_them,_and_to dry_up_their_moisture._Red_Rose_Water_is_of_well_known and_familiar_use_in_all_occasions_(and_better_than_Damask Rose_Water)_being_cooling_and_Cordial,_refreshing_and quickning_the_weak_and_faint_Spirits,_used_either_in_meats or_broths,_to_wash_the_Temples,_or_to_smel_to_at_the_Nose, or_to_smel_the_sweet_vapors_therof_out_of_a_perfuming_Pot or_cast_on_a_hot_Fire-shovel:_It_is_also_of_much_good_use against_the_redness_and_Inflamations_in_the_eyes_to_bath them_therewith,_and_the_Temples_of_the_Head_also_against pain_and_ach_for_which_purpose_also_Vinegar_of_Roses_is_of much_good_use,_and_to_procure_rest_and_sleep,_if_some thereof_and_Rosewater_together_be_used_to_smel_unto,_or the_Nose_and_Temples_moistned_therewith,_but_more_usually to_moisten_a_piece_of_Red_Rose_Cake_cut_fit_for_the purpose,_and_heated_between_a_double_folded_Cloth,_with_a little_beaten_Nutmeg_and_Poppy_Seed_strewed_on_the_side that_must_lie_next_to_the_Forehead_&_Temples,_&_so_bound therto_for_al_night._The_Oyntment_of_Roses_is_much_used against_heat_&_Inflamations_in_the_Head,_to_anoint_the forhead_&_temples,_&_being_mixed_with_Unguentum_Populeon, to_procure_rest;_as_also_it_is_used_for_the_heat_of_the Liver,_of_the_Back_and_Reins,_and_to_cool_and_heal_Pushes, Wheals_and_other_red_Pimples_rising_in_the_Face_or_other parts._Oyl_of_Roses_is_not_only_used_by_it_self_to_coole any_hot_Swellings_or_Inflamations,_and_to_bind_and_stay Fluxes_of_Humors_unto_Sores,_but_is_also_put_into Oyntments_and_Plaisters_that_are_cooling_and_binding,_and restraining_the_Flux_of_Humors._The_dried_Leavs_of_the Red_Roses_are_used_both_inward_and_outwardly,_both cooling,_binding,_and_Cordial,_for_with_them_are_made_both Aromaticum_Rosarum,_Diarhodon_Abbatis,_and_Saccharum Rosarum,_each_of_whose_Properties_are_before_declared. Rose_Leavs_and_Mints_heated_and_applied_outwardly_to_the Stomach,_stayeth_castings,_and_very_much_strengthneth_a weak_Stomach;_and_applied_as_a_Fomentation_to_the_Region of_the_Liver_and_Heart,_doth_much_cool_and_temper_them, {Note_283_here} and_also_serveth_instead_of_a_Rose_Cake_(as_is_said before)_to_quiet_the_over_hot_spirits_and_cause_rest_and sleep._The_Syrup_of_Damask_Roses_is_both_Simple_and Compound,_and_made_with_Agrick._The_Simple_Solutive Syrup,_is_a_familiar,_safe,_gentle,_and_easie_Medicine, purging_Choller,_taken_from_one_ounce_to_three_or_four; yet_this_is_remarkable_herein,_That_the_distilled_Water_of this_Syrup_should_notably_bind_the_Belly;_The_Syrup_with Agrick_is_more_strong_and_effectual,_for_one_ounce_thereof by_it_self_will_open_the_Body_more_than_the_other,_and worketh_as_much_on_Flegm_as_Choller._The_Compound_Syrup is_more_forcible_in_working_on_Melanchollick_Humors,_and available_against_the_Lepry,_Itch,_Tetters,_&c,_and_the French_Diseas:_Also_Honey_of_Roses_Solutive_is_made_of_the same_infusion_that_the_Syrup_is_made_of,_and_therefore worketh_the_same_effect_both_in_opening_and_purging,_but is_oftener_given_to_Flegmatick_than_Chollerick_persons, and_is_more_used_in_Clysters_than_in_Potions,_as_the_Syrup made_with_Sugar_is._The_Conserve_and_Preserved_Leavs_of these_Roses_are_also_operative,_in_gently_opening_the Belly._The_Simple_Water_of_the_Damask_Roses_is_chiefly {Note_284_here} used_for_fumes_to_sweeten_things,_as_the_dried_Leavs thereof_to_make_sweet_Pouders,_and_fill_sweet_Bags,_and little_use_they_are_put_to_in_Physick,_although_they_have some_purging_quality;_The_wild_Roses_also_are_few_or_none of_them_used_in_Physick,_but_yet_are_generally_held_to come_neer_the_Nature_of_the_Manured_Roses._The_Fruit_of the_wild_Bryar_which_are_called_Heps_being_throughly_ripe and_made_into_a_Conserve_with_Sugar_besides_the pleasantness_of_the_tast_doth_gently_bind_the_Belly,_and stay_Defluxions_from_the_Head_upon_the_Stomach,_drying_up the_moisture_thereof,_and_helpeth_digestion._The_Pulp_of the_Heps_dried_unto_a_hard_consistence,_like_to_the_Juyce {Note_285_here} of_Liquoris,_or_so_dried_that_it_may_be_made_into_Pouder and_taken_in_drink_stayeth_speedily_the_Whites_in_Women. The_Bryar_Ball_is_often_used_being_made_into_Pouder_and drunk_to_break_the_Stone,_to_provoke_Urine_when_it_is stopped,_and_to_eas_and_help_the_Chollick;_some_appoint_it to_be_burnt,_and_then_taken_for_the_same_purpose._In_the middle_of_these_Balls_are_often_found_certain_white_Worms, which_being_dried_and_made_into_Pouder,_and_some_of_it drunk,_is_found_by_experience_of_many_to_kill_and_drie forth_the_Worms_of_the_Belly. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text What_a_quarter_have_Authors_made_with_Roses,_what_a racket_have_they_kept?_I_shal_ad,_Red_Roses_are_under Jupiter,_Damask_under_Venus,_and_White_under_the_Moon,_and Province_under_the_King_of_France. = # ## # chapter 215 ROSA_SOLIS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_diverse_smal_round_hollow_Leavs,_somwhat greenish,_but_full_of_certain_red_hairs,_which_makes_them seem_red,_every_one_standing_upon_its_own_Footstalk, reddish_hairy_likewise._The_Leavs_are_continualty_moist in_the_hottest_day,_yea_the_hotter_the_Sun_shines_on_them the_moister_they_are,_with_a_certain_sliminess_that_will ripe_(as_we_say)_the_smal_hairs_alwaies_holding_this moisture:_Among_these_Leavs_rise_up_small_slender_stalks, reddesh_also,_three_or_four_fingers_high,_bearing_diverse smal_white_Knobs_one_above_another_which_are_the_Flowers, after_which_in_the_Heads_are_certain_smal_Seeds._the_Root is_a_few_small_hairs. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_usually_on_Bogs,_and_in_wet_places,_and somtimes_in_moist_Woods. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June,_and_then_the_Leavs_are_fittest_to be_gathered. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Rosa_Solis_is_accounted_good_to_help_those_that_have salt_Rhewm_distilling_on_their_Lungs_which_breedeth_a Consumption,_and_therfore_the_Distilled_water_thereof_in Wine_is_held_fit_and_profitable_for_such_to_drink,_which {Note_286_here} Water_will_be_of_a_gold_yellow_colour:_The_same_Water_is held_to_be_good_for_all_other_Diseases_of_the_Lungs,_as Phtisicks,_Wheesing,_shortness_of_Breath,_or_the_Cough;_as also_to_heal_the_Ulcers_that_happen_in_the_Lungs,_and_it comforteth_the_Heart_and_fainting_Spirits;_The_Leavs outwardly_applied_to_the_Skin_will_raise_Blisters,_which hath_caused_some_to_think_it,_dangerous_to_be_taken inward;_but_there_are_other_things_which_will_also_draw Blisters,_yet_nothing_dangerous_to_be_taken_inwardly. There_is_an_usual_Drink_made_hereof_with_Aqua_vitae_and Spices_frequently,_and_without_any_offence_or_danger,_but to_good_purpose_used_in_qualms_and_passions_of_the_Heart. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Sun_rules_it,_and_'tis_under_the_Sign_Cancer. = # ## # chapter 216 ROSEMARY # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Our_Garden_Rosemary_is_so_well_known,_that_I_need_not here_describe_it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_April_and_May_with_us,_and_somtimes again_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_of_as_great_use_with_us_in_these_daies, as_any_whatsoever,_not_only_for_Physical_but_Civil purposes._The_Physical_use_of_it_(being_my_present_Task) is_very_much,_both_for_inward_and_outward_Diseases;_For_by the_warming_and_comforting_heat_thereof_it_helpeth_all cold_Diseases,_both_of_the_Head,_Stomach,_Liver,_and Belly._The_Decoction_thereof_in_Wine_helpeth_the_cold Distillations_of_Rhewm_into_the_Eyes,_and_all_other_cold Diseases_of_the_Head_and_Brain,_as_the_Giddiness_or swimming_therein,_Drowsiness,_or_Dulness_of_the_mind_and senses,_like_a_stupidness,_the_dumb_Palsey,_or_loss_of speech,_the_Lethargy,_and_Falling-sickness,_to_be_both drunk_and_the_Temples_bathed_therewith._It_helpeth_the pains_in_the_Gums_and_Teeth,_by_Rhewm_falling_into_them, {Note_287_here} or_by_putrefaction_causing_an_evil_smel_from_them,_or_a stinking_Breath._It_helpeth_a_weak_Memory,_and_quickneth the_Senses._It_is_very_comfortable_to_the_Stomach_in_all the_old_Griefs_thereof,_helping_both_retention_of_meat, and_digestion,_the_Decoction_or_Pouder_being_taken_in Wine:_It_is_a_Remedy_for_the_windiness_in_the_Stomach_or Bowels,_and_expelleth_it_powerfully,_as_also_Wind_in_the Spleen._It_helpeth_those_that_are_Livergrown,_by_opening the_Obstructions_thereof._It_helpeth_dim_Eyes,_and procureth_a_cleer_sight,_the_Flowers_thereof_being_taken all_the_while_it_is_Flowring,_every_morning_fasting_with bread_and_Salt._Both_Dioscorides_and_Galen_say,_That_if_a Decoction_be_made_thereof_with_Water_and_they_that_have the_yellow_Jaundice_do_exercise_their_Bodies_presently after_the_taking_thereof,_it_will_certainly_cure_it:_The Flowers_and_the_Conserve_made_of_them,_is_singular_good_to comfort_the_Heart,_and_to_expel_the_contagion_of_the Pestilence;_to_burn_the_Herb_in_Houses_and_Chambers correcteth_the_Air_in_them:_Both_the_Flowers_and_the_Leavs are_very_profitable_for_Women_that_are_troubled_with_the Whites,_if_they_be_daily_taken._The_dried_Leavs_shred smal_and_taken_in_a_Pipe_like_as_Tobacco_is_taken,_helpeth those_that_have_any_Cough_or_Phtisick,_or_Consumption,_by warming_and_drying_the_thin_Distillations_which_caus_those Diseases._The_Leavs_are_much_used_in_Bathings,_and_made into_Oyntments_or_Oyls,_is_singular_good_to_help_cold benummed_Joynts,_Sinews,_or_Members._The_Chimical_Oyl drawn_from_the_Leavs_and_Flowers,_is_a_Soveraign_help_for all_the_Diseases_aforesaid;_to_touch_the_Temples_and {Note_288_here} Nostrils_with_two_or_three_drops,_for_all_the_Diseases_of the_Head_and_Brains_spoken_of_before;_as_also_to_take_a drop_two_or_three_as_the_caus_requireth_for_the_inward griefs,_yet_must_it_be_done_with_Descretion,_for_it_is very_quick_and_piercing,_and_therefore_but_a_very_little must_be_taken_at_a_time._There_is_also_another_Oyl_made by_insolation_in_this_manner:_Take_what_quantity_you_will of_the_Flowers,_and_put_them_into_a_strong_Glass_close stopped,_tie_a_fine_linnen_cloth_over_the_Mouth,_and_turn the_Mouth_down_into_another_strong_Glass,_which_being_set in_the_Sun,_an_Oyl_will_distill_down_into_the_lower_Glass, to_be_preserved_as_precious_for_divers_uses,_both_inward and_outward_as_a_Sovereign_Balm_to_heal_the_Diseases before_mentioned,_to_cleer_a_dim_sight,_and_to_take_away spots,_marks_and_scars_in_the_skin. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Sun_claims_Priviledg_in_it_and_'tis_under_the Coelestial_Ram. = # ## # chapter 217 RUBARB # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Do_not_start,_and_say_this_grows_you_know_not_how_far off;_and_then_ask_me,_How_it_comes_to_pass_that_I_bring_it among_our_English_Simples:_for_though_the_name_may_speak it_Forreign_yet_it_grows_with_us_in_England,_and_that frequent_enough_in_our_Gardens,_and_when_you_have throughly_perused_its_Vertues,_you_will_conclude_it nothing_inferior_to_that_which_is_brought_us_out_of_China, &_by_that_time_this_hath_been_as_much_used_as_that_hath been,_the_name_which_the_other_hath_gotten_wil_be_eclipsed by_the_fame_of_this:_Take_therfore_a_Description_at_large of_it,_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text At_the_first_appearing_out_of_the_ground_when_the Winter_is_past,_it_hath_a_great_round_brownish_head_rising from_the_middle_or_sides_of_the_Root,_which_openeth_it self_into_sundry_Leavs_one_after_another,_very_much crumpled_or_folded_together_at_the_first,_and_brownish, but_afterward_it_spreadeth_it_self_and_becometh_smooth very_large_and_almost_round,_every_one_standing_on_a brownish_Stalk_of_the_thickness_of_a_mans_Thumb,_when_they are_grown_to_their_fulness,_and_most_of_them_two_foot_and more_in_length,_especially_when_they_grow_in_any_moist_or good_Ground;_and_the_Stalk_of_the_Leaf_also_from_the bottom_thereof_to_the_Leaf_it_self,_being_also_two_Foot, The_breadth_thereof_from_edg_to_edg_in_the_broadest_place, being_also_two_foot,_of_a_sad_or_dark_green_colour,_of_a fine_tart,_or_sowrish_tast,_much_more_pleasant_than_the Garden_or_Wood_sorrel._From_among_these_riseth_up_some but_not_every_yeer,_a_strong_thick_Stalk,_not_growing_so high_as_the_Patience_or_Garden_Dock,_with_such_round_Leavs as_grow_below,_but_smaller,_at_every_Joynt_up_to_the_top, and_among_the_Flowers_which_are_white_spreading_forth_into many_Branches,_and_consisting_of_five_or_six_small_white Leavs_apiece,_hardly_to_be_discerned_from_the_white_threds in_the_middle,_and_seeming_to_be_all_threds,_after_which come_brownish_three_square_Seed_like_unto_other_Docks,_but larger_whereby_it_may_be_plainly_known_to_be_a_Dock._The Root_groweth_in_time_to_be_very_great,_with_divers_and sundry_great_spreading_Branches_from_it,_of_a_dark, brownish,_or_reddish_colour_on_the_outside,_with_a_pale yellow_skin_under_it_which_covereth_the_inner_substance_or Root,_which_rind_and_Skin_being_pared_away,_the_Root appeareth_of_so_fresh_and_lively_a_colour,_with flesh-colour'd_Veins_running_through_it,_that_the_choicest of_that_Rubarb_that_is_brought_us_from_beyond_the_Seas cannot_excel_it:_Which_Root_if_it_be_dried_carefully_and as_it_ought_(which_must_be_in_our_Countrey_by_the_gentle heat_of_a_fire_in_regard_the_Sun_is_not_hot_enough_here_to do_it,_and_every_piece_kept_from_touching_one_another_) will_hold_his_colour_almost_as_well_as_when_it_is_fresh; and_hath_been_approved_of_and_commended_by_those_who_have oftentimes_used_them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_Gardens,_and_Flowreth_about_the_beginning or_middle_of_June,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Roots_that_are_to_be_dried_and_kept_all_the_yeer following,_are_not_to_be_taken_up_before_the_Stalk_and Leavs_be_quite_withered_and_gone,_and_that_is_not_until the_middle_or_end_of_October;_and_if_they_be_taken_a little_before_the_Leavs_do_spring,_or_when_they_are_sprung up,_the_Roots_will_not_have_half_so_good_a_colour_in_them. = I_have_given_the_precedence_unto_this,_becaus_in vertues_also_it_hath_the_preheminence;_I_come_now_to describe_unto_you_that_which_is_called_Patience,_or_Monks Rubarb;_and_next_unto_that,_the_great_round_Leav'd_Dock, or_Bastard_Rubarb;_for_the_one_of_these_may_happily_supply in_the_absence_of_the_other;_being_not_much_unlike_in their_Vertues,_only_one_more_powerful_and_efficacious_than the_other;_and_Lastly;_shall_shew_you_the_Vertues_of_all the_three_Sorts. = # ## # chapter 218 GARDEN_PATIENCE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_a_Dock,_bearing_the_name_of_Rubarb,_for_some purging_quality_therein,_and_groweth_up_with_large_tall Stalks,_set_with_somwhat_broad_and_long_fair_green_Leavs, not_dented_at_all;_The_tops_of_the_Stalks_being_devided into_many_smal_Branches,_bear_reddish_or_purplish_Flowers, and_three_square_Seed_like_unto_other_Docks._The_Root_is long,_great_and_yellow_like_unto_the_wild_Docks,_but_a little_redder,_and_if_it_be_a_little_dried_sheweth_less store_of_discoloured_veins,_than_the_next_doth_when_it_is dry. = # ## # chapter 219 GREAT_ROUND_LEAVD_DOCK # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_divers_large,_round,_thin,_yellowish_green Leavs,_rising_from_the_Root,_a_little_waved_about_the edges,_every_one_standing_on_a_reasonable_thick,_and_long brownish_Footstalk;_from_among_which,_riseth_up_a_pretty big_Stalk_about_two_foot_high,_with_some_such_like_Leavs growing_thereon,_but_smaller._At_the_top_whereof_stand_in a_long_spike_many_smal_brownish_Flowers,_which_turn_into hard_three_square_shining_brown_Seed,_like_the_Garden Patience_before_described._This_Root_groweth_greater_than that,_with_many_Branches_or_great_Fibres_thereat,_yellow on_the_outside,_and_somwhat_pale_yellow_within,_with_some discoloured_veins_like_to_the_Rubarb_which_is_first discribed,_but_much_less_than_it,_especially_when_it_is dry. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text These_also_grow_in_Gardens_and_Flower_and_Seed_at_or neer_the_same_time_that_our_true_Rubarb_doth,_Viz._they Flower_in_June,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text A_dram_of_the_dried_Root_of_Monks_Rubarb,_with_a scruple_of_Ginger_made_into_Pouder_and_taken_fasting_in_a draught_or_mess_of_warm_Broth,_purgeth_Choller_and_Flegm downward_very_gently,_and_safely_without_danger:_The_Seed thereof_contrarily_doth_bind_the_Belly,_and_helpeth_to stay_any_sort_of_Lask_or_Bloody_Flux._The_distilled_water thereof_is_very_profitably_used_to_heal_Scabs,_as_also foul_Ulcerous_Sores,_and_to_allay_the_Inflamations_of them:_The_Juyce_of_the_Leavs_or_Roots,_or_the_Decoction_of them_in_Vinegar_is_used_as_a_most_effectual_Remedy_to_heal Scabs_and_running_Sores. = The_Bastard_Rubarb_hath_all_the_properties_of_the_Monks Rubarb,_but_more_effectual_for_both_inward_and_outward Diseases._The_Decoction_thereof_with_Vinegar_dropped_into the_Ears,_taketh_away_the_pains:_gargled_in_the_Mouth, taketh_away_Toothach,_and_being_drunk_healeth_the Jaundice._The_Seed_thereof_taken_easeth_the_gnawing_and griping_pains_of_the_Stomach,_and_taketh_away_the_loathing thereof_unto_Meat:_The_Root_thereof_helpeth_the_ruggedness {Note_289_here} of_the_Nails,_and_being_boyled_in_Wine_helpeth_the Swellings_of_the_Throat,_commonly_called_the_Kings_evil, as_also_the_Swellings_of_the_Kernels_of_the_Ears:_It helpeth_them_that_are_troubled_with_the_Stone;_provoketh Urine,_and_helpeth_the_dimness_of_the_Sight._The_Roots_of this_Bastard_Rubarb_are_used_in_opening_and_purging_Diet Drinks_with_other_things,_to_open_the_Liver,_and_to_clens and_cool_the_Blood. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_properties_of_that_which_is_called_the_English Rubarb,_are_the_same_with_the_former,_but_much_more effectual,_and_hath_all_the_properties_of_the_true_Indian Rubarb,_except_the_force_in_purging,_wherein_it_is_but_of half_the_strength_thereof,_and_therfore_a_double_quantity must_be_used:_it_likewise_hath_not_that_bitterness_and {Note_290_here} astriction;_in_other_things_it_worketh_almost_in_an_equal quality,_which_are_these:_It_purgeth_the_Body_of_Choller and_Flegm,_being_either_taken_of_it_self,_made_into_Pouder and_drunk_in_a_draught_of_white_Wine,_or_steeped_therein all_night_and_taken_fasting,_or_put_among_other_Purgers, as_shall_be_thought_convenient,_clensing_the_Stomach, Liver,_and_Blood,_opening_Obstructions,_and_helping_those griefs_that_come_thereof;_as_the_Jaundice,_Dropsie, swelling_of_the_Spleen,_Tertian_and_day_Agues,_and_the pricking_pain_of_the_sides,_and_also_it_stayeth_spitting of_Blood._The_Pouder_taken_with_Cassia_dissolved,_and_a little_wash'd_Venice_Turpentine,_clenseth_the_Reins_and strengthneth_them_afterwards,_and_is_very_effectual_to stay_the_running_of_the_Reins_or_Gonorrea._It_is_also given_for_the_pains_and_swellings_in_the_Head,_for_those that_are_troubled_with_Melancholly,_and_helpeth_the Sciatica,_the_Gout,_and_the_Cramp._The_Pouder_of_Rubarb taken_wih_a_little_Mummia_and_Madder_Roots_in_some_red Wine,_dissolveth_clotted_Blood_in_the_Body,_hapning_by_any fall_or_bruise,_and_healeth_burstings_and_broken_parts_as well_inward_as_outward:_The_Oyl_likewise_wherein_it_hath been_boyled,_worketh_the_like_effects,_being_anointed._It is_used_to_heal_those_Ulcers_that_happen_in_the_Eyes_and Eyelids,_being_steeped_and_strained;_as_also_to_asswage the_Swellings_and_Inflamations;_and_applied_with_Honey,_or boyled_Wine,_it_taketh_away_all_black_and_blue_Spots_or Marks_that_happen_therein._Whey,_or_white_Wine_are_the best_Liquors_to_steep_it_in,_and_thereby_it_worketh_more effectually_in_opening_Obstructions,_and_purging_the Stomach_and_Liver._Many_do_use_a_little_Indian_Spicknard as_the_best_Correcter_thereof. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Mars_claims_Predominancy_over_all_these_wholsom_Herbs, you_cry_out_upon_him_for_an_infortune,_when_God_created him_for_your_good_(only_he_is_angry_with_Fools)_what dishonor_is_this,_not_to_Mars,_but_to_God_Himself. = # ## # chapter 220 MEADOW_RUE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_with_a_yellow_stringy_Root,_much spreading_in_the_ground,_and_shooting_forth_new_sprouts round_about,_with_many_Herby_green_Stalks_two_foot_high, crested_all_the_length_of_them,_set_with_Joynts_here_and there,_and_many_large_Leavs_on_them_as_well_as_below, being_devided_into_smaller_Leavs,_nicked_or_dented_in_the forepart_of_them,_of_a_sad_green_colour_on_the_upperside, and_pale_green_underneath:_Toward_the_top_of_the_Stalk there_shooteth_forth_divers_short_Branches,_on_every_one thereof_there_stand_two,_three,_or_four_smal_round_Heads or_Buttons,_which_breaking_the_skin_that_incloseth_them shew_forth_a_tuft_of_pale_greenish_yellow_threds,_which falling_away_there_comes_in_their_place_small_three cornre'd_Cods,_wherein_is_contained_smal,_long,_and_round Seed._The_whol_Plant_hath_a_strong_unpleasant_scent. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_places_of_this_Land;_in_the_Borders of_moist_Meadows,_and_by_Ditch_sides. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_July_or_the_beginning_of_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Dioscorides_saith_that_this_Herb_bruised_and_applied perfectly_healeth_old_Sores:_and_the_distilled_water_of {Note_291_here} the_Herb_and_Flowers_doth_the_like._It_is_used_by_some among_other_Pot-herbs_to_open_the_Body_and_make_it soluble;_but_the_Roots_washed_clean,_and_boyled_in_Ale_and drunk_provoketh_to_the_Stool_more_than_the_Leavs;_but_yet very_gently._The_Root_boyled_in_Water,_and_the_places_of the_Body_most_troubled_with_Vermine_or_Lice,_washed therewith_while_it_is_warm,_destroyeth_them_utterly._In Italy_it_is_used_against_the_Plague,_and_in_Saxony_against the_Jaundice,_as_Camerarius_saith. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 221 GARDEN_RUE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known,_both_by_this_name,_and_the_Name Herb_of_Grace,_that_I_shal_not_need_to_write_you_any further_Description_of_it:_But_shall_only_shew_you_the Vertues_of_it_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_provoketh_Urine_and_Womens_Courses,_being_taken either_in_Meat_or_Drink._The_Seed_thereof_taken_in_Wine, is_an_Antidote_against_all_dangerous_Medicines_or_deadly Poysons._The_Leavs_taken_either_by_themselves,_or_with Figs_and_Walnuts_is_called_Methridates_his_Counter_poyson, against_the_Plague_and_causeth_all_Venemous_things_to become_harmless:_Being_often_taken_in_Meat_or_Drink_it abateth_Venery,_and_destroyeth_the_ability_to_beget Children._A_Decoction_made_thereof_with_some_dried_Dill Leavs_and_Flowers,_easeth_all_pains_and_torments_inwardly to_be_drunk,_and_outwardly_to_be_applied_warm_to_the_place grieved._The_same_being_drunk_helpeth_the_pains_both_of the_Chest_and_Sides,_as_also_Coughs,_hardness_of breathing,_the_Inflamations_of_the_Lungs,_and_the tormenting_pains_of_the_Sciatica,_and_the_Joynts,_being anointed_or_laid_to_the_places,_as_also_the_shaking_Fits of_Agues,_to_take_a_draught_before_the_Fit_come:_Being boyled_or_infused_in_Oyl_it_is_good_to_help_the_wind Chollick,_the_hardness_or_windiness_of_the_Mother,_and freeth_women_from_the_strangling_or_suffocation_thereof, if_the_Share_and_the_Parts_thereabouts_be_anointed therewith:_It_killeth_and_driveth_forth_the_Worms_of_the Belly,_if_it_be_drunk_after_it_is_boyled_in_Wine_to_the half_with_a_little_Honey:_It_helpeth_the_Gout_or_pains_in the_Joynts_of_Hands,_Feet,_or_Knees_applied_thereunto:_and with_Figs_it_helpeth_the_Dropsie_being_bathed_therewith: {Note_292_here} being_bruised_and_put_into_the_Nostrils_it_staieth_the Bleeding_thereof._It_helpeth_the_swelling_of_the_Cods_if they_be_bathed_with_a_Decoction_of_Rue_and_Bay_Leaves._It taketh_away_Wheals_and_Pimples_if_being_bruised_with_a_few Mirtle_Leavs,_if_it_be_made_up_with_Wax_and_applied:_It cureth_the_Morphew_and_taketh_away_all_sorts_of_Warts,_if boyled_in_Wine_with_some_Pepper_and_Nitre_and_the_places rubbed_therewith:_and_with_Allum_and_Honey,_helpeth_the dry_Scab_or_any_Tetter_or_Ringworm:_The_Juyce_thereof warmed_in_a_Pomegranate_Shel_or_Rind,_and_dropped_into_the Ears_helpeth_the_pains_of_them._The_Juyce_of_it_and Fennel_with_a_little_Honey,_and_the_Gall_of_a_Cock_put thereto,_helpeth_the_dimness_of_the_Eyesight._An_Oyntment made_of_the_Juyce_therof_with_Oyl_of_Roses,_Ceruss,_and_a little_Vinegar,_and_anointed_cureth_St._Anthonies_Fire, and_all_foul_running_Sores_in_the_Head;_and_the_stinking Ulcers_of_the_Nose_or_other_parts._The_Antidote_used_by Methridates_every_morning_fasting_to_secure_himself_from any_Poyson_or_Infection,_was_this._Take_twenty_Leavs_of Rue,_a_little_Salt,_a_couple_of_Walnuts,_and_a_couple_of Figs_beaten_together_into_a_Mass_with_twenty_Juniper berries,_which_is_the_quantity_appointed_for_every_day. {Note_293_here} Another_Electuary_is_made_thus;_Take_of_Nitre,_Pepper,_and Cummin_Seed,_of_each_equal_Parts,_of_the_Leavs_of_Rue clean_picked,_as_much_in_weight_as_all_the_other_three weighed,_beat_them_well_together,_and_put_to_as_much_Honey as_will_make_it_up_into_an_Electuary;_(but_you_must_first steep_your_Cummin_seed_in_Vinegar_twenty_four_hours,_and then_dry_it,_or_rather_toast_it_in_a_hot_Fire-shovel,_or in_an_Oven)_and_it_is_a_Remedy_for_the_pains_or_griefs_of the_Chest_or_Stomach,_of_the_Spleen,_Belly_or_Sides,_by Wind_or_Stitches;_of_the_Liver_by_Obstructions,_of_the Reins_and_Bladder_by_the_stopping_of_Urine,_and_helpeth also_to_extenuate_fat_corpulent_Bodies. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text What_an_Infamy_is_cast_upon_the_Ashes_of_Methridates (or_Methradates,_as_the_Augustanes_read_his_name)_by unworthy_people;_they_that_deserve_no_good_report themselves,_love_to_give_none_to_others,_Viz._That_that renowned_King_of_Pontus_fortified_his_Body_by_Poyson against_Poyson_(He_cast_out_Devils_by_Beelzebub_the_Prince of_Devils)_what_a_sot_is_he_that_knows_not_if_he_had accustomed_his_Body_to_cold_Poysons_hot_Poysons_would_have dispatch'd_him,_or_the_contrary_if_not,_corrosions_would have_done_it,_the_whol_world_is_at_this_very_time beholding_to_him_for_his_Studies_in_Physick,_and_he_that useth_the_quantity_of_but_a_Hazel_Nut_of_that_Recept_every morning,_to_which_his_name_is_adjoyned_shall_to_admiration preserve_his_Body_in_health,_if_he_do_but_consider_that Rue_is_an_Herb_of_the_Sun_and_under_Leo,_and_gather_it_and the_rest_accordingly. = # ## # chapter 222 RUPTURE_WORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_spreadeth_very_many_threddy_Branches_round_about upon_the_ground,_about_a_span_long,_devided_into_many other_smaller_parts,_full_of_small_Joynts_set_very_thick together,_whereat_come_forth_two_very_small_Leavs_of_a fresh_yellowish_green_colour_branches_and_all,_where groweth_forth_also_a_number_of_exceeding_smal_yellowish Flowers,_scarce_to_be_discerned_from_the_Stalks_and_Leavs, which_turn_into_Seed_as_smal_as_the_very_dust:_The_Root_is very_long_and_smal,_thrusting_down_deep_into_the_ground: This_hath_neither_smel_nor_tast_at_first,_but_afterward hath_a_little_astringent_tast,_without_any_manifest_heat, yet_a_little_bitter_and_sharp_withal. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_dry,_sandy,_and_Rockie_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_fresh_and_green_all_the_Summer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Rupture_wort_hath_not_his_name_in_vain,_for_it_is_found by_experince_to_cure_the_Rupture,_not_only_in_Children_but also_in_Elder_Persons,_if_the_Disease_be_not_too inveterate,_by_taking_a_dram_of_the_Pouder_of_the_dried Herb_every_day_in_Wine_for_certain_daies_together;_Or_the Decoction_made_in_Wine_and_drunk:_Or_the_Juyce_or {Note_294_here} distilled_water_of_the_green_Herb_taken_in_the_same manner;_and_helpeth_all_other_Fluxes_either_in_men_or Women;_Vomitings_also,_and_the_Gonorrhea_or_running_of_the Reins,_being_taken_any_of_the_waies_aforesaid._It_doth also_most_assuredly_help_those_that_have_the_Strangury,_or have_their_Urine_stopped,_or_are_troubed_with_the_Stone_or Gravel_in_their_Reins_or_Bladder._The_same_also_helpeth much_all_Stitches_in_the_Side,_all_griping_pains_in_the Stomach_or_Belly,_the_Obstructions_of_the_Liver,_and cureth_the_yellow_Jaundice_likewise:_It_killeth_also_the Worms_in_Children:_Being_outwardly_applied_it_conglutineth Wounds_notably,_and_helpeth_much_to_stay_Defluxions_of Rhewm_from_the_Head_to_the_Eyes,_Nose,_and_Teeth,_being bruised_green_and_bound_thereto;_Or_the_Decoction_of_the dried_Herb,_to_bath_the_Forehead_and_Temples,_or_the_Nape of_Neck_behind:_It_also_drieth_up_the_moisture_of Fistulous_Ulcers,_or_any_others_that_are_foul_and spreading. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text They_say_Saturn_causeth_Ruptures,_if_he_do,_he_doth_no more_than_he_can_cure,_if_you_want_wit_he_will_teach_you though_to_your_cost,_this_Herb_is_Saturns_own,_and_is_a notable_Antivenerian. = # ## # chapter 223 RUSHES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Although_there_are_many_kinds_of_Rushes,_yet_I_shall only_here_insist_upon_those_which_are_best_known,_and_most Medicinal,_as_the_Bulrushes,_and_other_of_the_soft_and smooth_kinds;_which_grow_so_commonly_in_almost_every_place of_this_Land,_and_are_so_generally_noted,_that_I_suppose it_needless_to_trouble_you_with_any_Description_of_them: Briefly_then_take_the_Vertues_of_them_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Seeds_of_these_soft_Rushes,_saith_Dioscorides_and Galen,_toasted_(saith_Pliny)_being_drunk_in_Wine_and Water,_stayeth_the_Lask_and_Womens_Courses_when_they_come down_too_abundantly:_but_it_causeth_Headach:_It_provoketh sleep_likewise_but_must_be_given_with_caution,_lest_the party_that_takes_it_wake_not_until_the_Resurrection:_Pliny saith,_The_Root_boyled_in_water_to_the_consumption_of_one third,_helpeth_the_Cough. = Thus_you_see_that_Conveniences_have_their Inconveniences,_and_Vertue_is_seldom_unaccompanied_with some_Vices._What_I_have_written_concerning_Rushes_is_to satisfie_my_Country-mens_Question,_Are_our_Rushes_good_for nothing?_Yes,_and_as_good_let_alone_as_taken;_There_are Remedies_enough_without_them_for_every_Diseas,_and therfore_as_the_Proverb_is,_I_care_not_a_Rush_for_them,_or rather_they_will_do_you_as_much_good_as_if_one_had_given you_a_Rush. = # ## # chapter 224 RYE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_in_all_the_Countries_of_this Land,_and_especially_to_the_Country_people_who_feed_much thereon,_that_if_I_should_describe_it,_they_would presently_say,_I_might_well_have_spared_that_Labor:_Its Vertues_follow. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Rye_is_more_digesting_that_Wheat;_The_Bread_and_the Leaven_thereof_ripeneth_and_breaketh_Impostumes,_Boyls, {Note_295_here} and_other_Swellings:_The_Meal_of_Rye_put_between_a_double cloth,_and_moistned_with_a_little_Vinegar,_and_heated_in_a Pewter_dish,_set_over_a_Chafing-dish_of_coals,_and_bound fast_to_the_Head_while_it_is_hot,_both_much_eas_the continual_pains_of_the_Head._Mathiolus_saith,_That_the ashes_of_Rye_straw_put_into_Water_and_suffered_therein_a day_and_a_night,_and_the_Chops_of_the_Hands_or_Feet_washed therewith,_doth_heal_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 225 SAFFRON # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_Herb_needs_no_Description_it_being_known_generally where_it_grows. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_grows_frequently_at_Walden_in_Essex,_and_in_Cambridg shire. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_of_the_Sun,_and_under_the_Lion,_and therfore_you_need_not_demand_a_reason_why_it_strengthens the_heart_so_exceedingly;_Let_not_abov_ten_grains_be_given at_one_time,_for_if_the_Sun_which_is_the_Fountain_of_Life, may_dazle_the_Eyes_and_make_them_blind,_a_Cordial_being taken_in_an_immoderate_quantity_may_hurt_the_Heart_instead of_helping_it._It_quicken_the_Brain,_for_the_Sun_is exalted_in_*{astrological_symbol_for_Aries}_as_well_as_he_hath_his_House in_*{astrological_symbol_for_Leo}_it_help_Consumption_of_the_Lungs,_help difficulty_of_breathing:_it_is_an_excellent_thing_in Epidemical_Diseases,_as_Pestilences,_smal_Pox,_and Measles:_It_is_a_notable_expulsive_Medicine,_and_a_notable Remedy_for_the_yellow_Jaundice._My_own_Opinion_is_(but_I have_no_Author_for_it)_that_Hermodactils_is_nothing_else but_the_Roots_of_Saffron_dried,_and_my_reason_is,_that_the Roots_of_all_Crocus_both_white_and_yellow_purge_Flegm_as Hermodactils_do,_and_if_you_please_to_dry_the_Roots_of_any Crocus,_neither_your_eye_nor_your_tast_shal_distinguish_it from_Hermodactils. = # ## # chapter 226 SAGE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Our_ordinary_Garden_Sage_needeth_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_or_about_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text A_Decoction_of_the_Leavs_and_Branches_of_Sage_made_and drunk,_saith_Dioscorides_provoketh_Urine,_bringeth_down Womens_Courses,_helpeth_to_expel_the_dead_Child,_and causeth_the_hairs_to_become_black;_It_staieth_the_bleeding of_Wounds,_and_clenseth_foul_Ulcers_or_Sores;_The_said Decoction_made_in_Wine_taketh_away_the_itching_ofthe_Cods if_they_be_bathed_therwith._Agrippa_saith,_That_if_Women that_cannot_conceive_by_reason_of_the_moist_slipperiness of_their_Wombs_shall_take_a_quantity_of_the_Juyce_of_Sage with_a_little_Salt_for_four_daies_before_they_company_with their_Husbands,_it_will_help_them_not_only_to_Conceive, but_also_to_retain_the_Birth_without_miscarrying._Orpheus saith,_Three_spoonfuls_of_the_Juyce_of_Sage_taken_fasting with_a_little_Honey,_doth_presently_stay_the_spitting_or casting_up_of_Blood._For_them_that_are_in_a_consumption, these_Pills_are_much_commended._Take_of_Spicknard_and Ginger_of_each_two_drams;_of_the_Seed_of_Sage_toasted_at the_fire,_eight_drams,_of_long_Pepper_twelve_drams,_all these_being_brought_into_fine_Pouder,_put_thereto_so_much Juyce_of_Sage_as_may_make_them_into_a_Mass_for_Pills, taking_a_dram_of_them_every_morning_fasting,_and_so {Note_296_here} likewise_at_night,_drinking_a_little_pure_Water_after them._Mathiolus_saith,_it_is_very_profitable_for_all manner_of_pains_of_the_Head_coming_of_cold_and_Rhewmatick Humors,_as_also_for_all_pains_of_the_Joynts,_whether_used inwardly_or_outwardly,_and_therfore_helpeth_the Falling-sickness,_the_Lethargy,_such_as_are_dull_and_heavy of_spirit,_the_Palsey,_and_is_of_much_use_in_all Defluxions_of_Rhewm_from_the_Head,_and_for_the_Diseases_of the_Chest_or_Breast._The_Leavs_of_Sage_and_Nettles bruised_together,_and_laid_upon_the_Impostume_that_riseth behind_the_Ears,_doth_asswage_it_much:_The_Juyce_of_Sage taken_in_warm_water,_helpeth_a_Hoarsness_and_the_Cough. {Note_297_here} The_Leavs_sodden_in_Wine_and_laid_upon_the_place_affected with_the_Palsey_helpeth_much,_if_the_Decoction_be_drunk also._Sage_taken_with_Wormwood_is_used_for_the_bloody Flux._Pliny_saith,_it_procureth_Womens_Courses,_and stayeth_them_coming_down_too_fast,_helpeth_the_stinging and_biting_of_Serpents,_and_killeth_the_Worms_that_breed in_the_Ears_and_in_Sores._Sage_is_of_excellent_use_to help_the_Memory,_warming_and_quickning_the_senses;_and_the Conserve_made_of_the_Flowers_is_used_to_the_same_purpose, and_also_for_all_the_former_recited_Diseases._The_Juyce of_Sage_drunk_with_Vinegar_hath_been_of_good_use_in_the time_of_Plague_at_all_times._Gargles_likewise_are_made with_Sage,_Rosemary,_Honeysuckles,_and_Plantane_boyled_in Wine_or_Water,_with_some_Honey_and_Allum_put_thereto,_to wash_sore_Mouthes_and_Throats,_Cankers,_or_the_secret parts_of_man_or_woman_as_need_requireth._And_with_other hot_and_comfortable_Herbs._Sage_is_boyled_to_bath_the Body_or_Legs_in_the_Summer_time,_especially_to_warm_cold Joynts_or_Sinews_troubled_with_the_Palsey_or_Cramp,_and_to comfort_and_strengthen_the_parts._It_is_much_commended against_the_Stitch_or_pains_in_the_side_coming_of_Wind,_if the_place_be_fomented_warm_with_the_Decoction_thereof_in Wine,_and_the_Herb_after_the_boyling_be_laid_warm_also thereunto. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Jupiter_claims_this,_and_bid_me_tell_you_it_is_good_for the_liver,_and_to_breed_good_Blood. = # ## # chapter 227 WOOD-SAGE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Wood-Sage_riseth_up_with_square_hoary_Stalks_two_foot high_at_the_least,_with_two_Leavs_set_at_every_Joynt, somwhat_like_other_Sage_Leavs,_but_smaller,_softer, whiter,_and_rounder,_and_a_little_dented_about_the_edges and_smelling_somwhat_strongly:_At_the_tops_of_the_Stalks and_Branches_stand_the_Flowers_on_a_slender_long_Spike turning_themselves_all_one_way_when_they_blow,_and_are_of a_pale_and_whitish_colour,_smaller_than_Sage,_but_hooded and_gaping_like_unto_them:_The_Seed_is_blackish_and_round, four_usually_set_in_a_husk_together:_The_Root_is_long_and stringy,_with_diverse_Fibres_thereat,_and_abideth_many yeers. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_Woods,_and_by_Wood-sides,_as_also_in diverse_Fields_and_by_Lanes_in_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June,_July,_and_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Decoction_of_Wood-Sage_provoketh_Urine_and_Womens Courses:_it_also_provoketh_Sweat,_digesteth_Humors,_and discusseth_Swellings,_and_Nodes_in_the_Flesh,_and_is therefore_thought_to_be_good_against_the_French_Pox._The {Note_298_here} Decoction_of_the_green_Herb_made_with_Wine_is_a_safe_and sure_Remedy_for_those_who_by_falls,_bruises,_or_Blows, doubt_some_Vein_to_be_inwardly_broken,_to_disperse_and avoid_the_congealed_blood,_and_to_consolidate_the_Vein;_It is_also_good_for_such_as_are_inwardly_or_outwardly bursten,_the_drink_used_inwardly,_and_the_Herb_applied outwardly:_The_same_used_in_the_same_manner_is_found_to_be {Note_299_here} a_sure_Remedy_for_the_Palsey:_The_Juyce_of_the_Herb_or the_Pouder_thereof_dried,_is_good_for_moist_Ulcers_and Sores_in_the_Legs_or_other_parts,_to_dry_them,_and_caus them_to_heal_the_more_speedily:_It_is_no_less_effectual also_in_green_Wounds_to_be_used_upon_any_occasion. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 228 SOLOMONS_SEAL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Solomons_Seal_riseth_up_with_a_round_Stalk about_half_a_yard_high,_bowing_or_bending_down_to_the_top, set_with_single_Leavs_one_above_another,_somwhat_large_and like_the_Leavs_of_the_Lilly-Convalley,_or_May_Lilly,_with an_eye_of_blewish_upon_the_green,_with_some_ribs_therein, and_more_yellowish_underneath._At_the_foot_of_every_Leaf almost_from_the_bottom_up_to_the_top_of_the_Stalk_come forth_small_long_white_and_hollow_pendulous_Flowers, somwhat_like_the_Flowers_of_May-Lilly,_but_ending_in_five long_points,_for_the_most_part_two_together,_at_the_end_of a_long_Footstalk,_and_somtimes_but_one,_and_sometimes_also two_Stalks_with_Flowers_at_the_Foot_of_a_Leaf,_which_are without_any_scent_at_all,_and_stand_all_on_one_side_of_the Stalk:_After_they_are_past,_come_in_their_places,_smal round_Berries,_green_at_the_first,_and_blackish_green, tending_to_blewness_when_they_are_ripe,_wherein_lie_smal white_hard_and_stony_Seed:_The_Root_is_of_the_thickness_of ones_finger_or_Thumb,_white_and_knobbed_in_some_places, with_a_flat_round_circle_representing_a_Seal,_whereof_it took_the_name,_lying_along_under_the_upper_crust_of_the Earth,_and_not_growing_downward_but_with_many_fibres underneath. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_frequent_in_diverse_places_of_this_Land,_as namely_in_a_Wood_two_miles_from_Canterbury,_by Fishpool-Hill:_as_also_in_a_bushy_Close_belonging_to_the Parsonage_of_Alderbury_neer_Clarindon,_two_miles_from Salisbury;_in_Chesson_Wood,_on_Chesson_Hill,_between Newington_and_Sittinborn_in_Kent,_and_in_diverse_other places,_in_Essex_and_other_Counties. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_May,_The_Root_abideth,_and_shooteth anew_every_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Root_of_Solomons_Seal_is_found_by_experience_to_be available_in_Wounds,_Hurts,_and_outward_Sores,_to_heal_and close_up_the_lips_of_those_that_are_green,_and_to_dry_up and_restrain_the_Flux_of_Humors_to_those_that_are_old:_It is_singular_good_to_stay_Vomitings,_and_Bleedings wheresoever,_as_also_al_Fluxes_in_man_or_woman,_whether the_Whites_or_Reds_in_Women,_or_the_running_of_the_Reins in_men;_also_to_knit_any_Joynt_which_by_weakness_useth_to {Note_300_here} be_often_out_of_place,_or_will_not_stay_in_long,_when_it is_set:_also_to_knit_and_joyn_broken_Bones_in_any_part_of the_Body,_the_Roots_being_bruised_and_applied_to_the place._Yea_it_hath_been_found_by_late_experience_that_the Decoction_of_the_Root_in_Wine,_or_the_bruised_Root_put_in Wine_or_other_drink,_and_after_a_nights_infusion_strained forth_hard_and_drunk,_hath_holpen_both_man_and_Beast_whose Bones_have_been_broken_by_any_occasion,_which_is_the_most assured_refuge_of_help_to_people_of_diverse_Countries_of this_Land,_that_they_can_have:_It_is_no_less_effectual_to help_Rupture_and_Burstings,_the_Decoction_in_Wine,_or_the Pouder_in_Broth_or_Drink_being_inwardly_taken_and outwardly_applyed_to_the_Place:_The_same_is_also_available for_inward_or_outward_Bruises,_Falls_or_Blows,_both_to dispel_the_congealed_blood,_and_to_take_away_both_the pains_and_the_black_and_blew_Marks_that_abide_after_the hurt._The_same_also_or_the_distilled_water_of_the_whol Plant_used_to_the_Face_or_other_part_of_the_Skin,_clenseth it_from_Morphew,_Freckles,_Spots;_or_Marks_whatsoever, leaving_the_place_fresh,_fair,_and_Lovely,_for_which purpose_it_is_much_used_by_the_Italian_Dames. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Saturn_owns_this_Plant_for_he_loves_his_Bones_well. = # ## # chapter 229 SAMPIRE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Rock_Sampire_groweth_up_with_a_tender_green_Stalk, about_half_a_yard_or_two_foot_high_at_the_most,_branching forth_almost_from_the_very_bottom,_and_stored_with_sundry thick,_and_almost_round_somwhat_long_Leavs,_of_a_deep green_colour,_somtimes_three_together,_and_somtimes_more on_a_Stalk,_and_are_sappy,_and_of_a_pleasant,_hot,_or spicy_tast:_At_the_tops_of_the_Stalk_and_Branches,_stand Umbels_of_white_Flowers,_and_after_them_come_large_Seed bigger_than_Fennel_Seed,_yet_somwhat_alike._The_Root_is great,_white,_and_long,_continuing_many_yeers,_and_is_of_a hot_spicy_tast_likewise. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_on_the_Rocks_that_are_often_moistened_at_the least,_if_not_overflown_with_the_Sea_water. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text And_it_Flowreth_and_Seedeth_in_the_end_of_July_and August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_a_safe_Herb,_very_pleasant_both_to_the_tast_and Stomach,_helping_digestion,_and_in_some_sort_opening_the {Note_301_here} Obstructions_of_the_Liver_and_Spleen,_provoking_Urine,_and helping_thereby_to_wash_away_the_Gravel_and_Stone ingendred_in_the_Kidneys_or_Bladder. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 230 SANICLE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_ordinary_Sanicle_sendeth_forth_many_great_round Leavs_standing_upon_long_brownish_stalkes,_every_one somewhat_deeply_cut_or_divided_into_five_or_six_parts,_and some_of_those_also_cut_in,_somwhat_like_the_Leaf_of_a Crowfoot,_or_Doves-foot,_and_finely_dented_about_the edges,_smooth,_and_of_a_dark_green_shining_colour,_and somtimes_reddish_about_the_brims,_from_among_which_riseth up_smal_round_green_Stalks_without_any_Joynt_or_Leaf thereon,_saving_at_the_top,_where_it_brancheth_forth_into Flowers,_having_a_Leaf_devided_into_three_or_four_parts_at that_Joynt_with_the_Flowers,_which_are_smal_and_whit, starting_out_of_smal_round_greenish_yellow_heads,_many standing_together_in_a_tuft;_in_which_afterward_are_the Seeds_contained,_which_are_smal_round_rough_Burs,_somwhat like_the_Seeds_of_Cleavers,_and_stick_in_the_same_manner upon_any_thing_that_they_touch:_The_Root_is_composed_of may_black_strings_or_fibres_set_together,_at_a_little_long head,_which_abideth_with_the_green_Leavs_all_the_Winter and_perish_not. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_found_in_many_shadowy_Woods,_and_other_places_of this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_shortly after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_exceeding_good_to_heal_all_green_Wounds_speedily, or_any_Ulcers,_Impostumes,_or_bleedings_inwardly:_It_doth wonderfully_help_those_that_have_any_Tumors_in_any_part_of their_Bodies,_for_it_represseth_and_dissipateth_the Humors,_if_the_Decoction_or_Juyce_thereof_be_taken,_or_the Pouder_in_drink,_and_the_Juyce_used_outwardly;_For_there is_not_found_any_Herb_that_can_give_such_present_help either_to_Man_or_Beast_when_the_Disease_falleth_upon_the {Note_302_here} Lungs_or_Throat,_and_to_heal_up_all_the_putrid_Malignant Ulcers_in_the_Mouth,_Throat,_and_Privities,_by_gargling_or washing_with_the_Decoction_of_the_Leavs_and_Root,_made_in Water,_and_a_little_Honey_put_thereto._It_helpeth_to_stay Womens_Courses,_and_all_other_Fluxes_of_Blood_either_by the_Mouth,_Urine_or_Stool,_and_Lasks_of_the_Belly,_the Ulceration_of_the_Kidneys_also,_and_the_pains_in_the Bowels,_and_the_Gonorrhea_or_running_of_the_Reins,_being boyled_in_Wine_or_Water,_and_drunk._The_same_also_is_no less_powerful_to_help_any_Ruptures_or_Burstings,_used_both inwardly_and_outwardly,_and_briefly_it_is_effectual_in binding,_restraining,_consolidating,_heating,_drying,_and healing;_as_Comfry,_Bugle,_Self-heal,_or_any_other_of_the Confounds,_or_Vulnerary_Herbs_whatsoever. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text This_is_one_of_Venus_her_Herbs_to_cure_either_Wounds, or_what_other_mischiefs_Mars_inflicteth_upon_the_Body_of Man. = # ## # chapter 231 SARAFENS_CONFOUND # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_very_high_somtimes_with_brownish_Stalks, and_other_whiles_with_green_and_hollow_to_a_mans_height, having_many_long_and_narrow_green_Leavs_snip'd_about_the edges,_somwhat_like_those_of_the_Peach-Tree,_or_Willow Leavs,_but_not_of_such_a_white_green_colour:_The_tops_of the_Stalks_are_furnished_with_many_pale_yellow_Starlike Flowers_standing_in_green_heads,_which_when_they_are fallen,_and_the_Seed_ripe,_which_is_somwhat_long,_smal, and_of_a_yellowish_brown_colour_wrapped_in_down,_is therewith_carried_away_with_the_wind:_The_Root_is_composed of_many_strings_or_fibres,_set_together_at_a_head,_which perish_not_in_Winter,_but_abide,_although_the_Stalks_dry away,_and_no_Leaf_appeareth_in_Winter._The_tast_hereof_is strong_and_unpleasant,_and_so_is_the_smel_also. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_moist_and_wet_grounds_by_Wood_sides,_and somtimes_in_the_moist_places_of_shady_Groves,_as_also_by the_water_side. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_July,_and_the_Seed_is_soon_ripe,_and carryed_away_with_the_wind. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Among_the_Germans,_this_Wound_Herb_is_preferred_before all_others_of_the_same_quality._Being_boiled_in_Wine_and drunk,_it_helpeth_the_indisposition_of_the_Liver,_and freeth_the_Gall_from_Obstructions,_whereby_it_is_good_for the_yellow_Jaundice,_and_for_the_Dropsie_in_the_beginning of_it,_for_all_inward_ulcers_of_the_Reins,_or_elswhere, {Note_303_here} and_inward_Wounds_and_Bruises:_And_being_steeped_in_Wine and_then_distilled,_the_Water_thereof_drunk_is_singular good_to_ease_all_gnawings_in_the_Stomach,_or_other_pains of_the_Body,_as_also_the_pains_of_the_Mother:_And_being boyled_in_Water_it_helpeth_continual_Agues;_And_this_said Water,_or_the_Juyce_or_Decoction,_are_very_effectual_to heal_any_green_Wound_or_old_sore_or_Ulcer_whatsoever, clensing_them_from_corruption_and_quickly_healing_them_up: It_is_no_less_effectual_for_the_Ulcers_in_the_mouth_or Throat,_be_they_never_so_foul_or_stinking,_by_washing_and gargling_them_therewith;_and_likewise_for_such_Sores_as happen_in_the_privy_parts_of_man_or_Woman:_Briefly whatsoever_hath_been_said_of_Bugle_or_Sanicle,_may_be found_herein. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Saturn_owns_this_Herb,_and_'tis_of_sober_condition_like him. = # ## # chapter 232 SAWCEALONE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_lower_Leavs_of_this_are_rounder_than_those_that grow_towards_the_tops_of_the_Stalks,_and_are_set_singly one_at_a_Joynt,_being_somwhat_round_and_broad,_and_pointed at_the_ends,_dented_also_about_the_edges,_somwhat resembling_Nettle_Leavs_for_the_form_but_of_a_fresher green_colour,_and_not_rough_or_pricking:_The_Flowers_are very_smal_and_white,_growing_at_the_tops_of_the_Stalks_one above_another,_which_being_past,_there_follow_smal_and long_round_pods,_wherein_are_cantained,_smal_round_Seed somwhat_blackish:_The_Root_is_stringy_and_threddy, perishing_every_yeer_after_it_hath_given_Seed,_and_raiseth it_self_again_of_its_own_sowing:_The_Plant_or_any_part thereof_being_bruised,_smelleth_of_Garlick,_but_more pleasantly,_and_tasteth_somwhat_hot_and_sharp,_almost_like unto_Rocket. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_under_Walls,_and_by_Hedg_sides,_and Pathwaies_in_Fields,_in_many_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June,_July,_and_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_is_eaten_by_many_Country_people_as_Sawce_to_their Salt-fish,_and_helpeth_well_to_digest_the_crudities_and other_corrupt_Humors_ingendred_thereby,_it_warmeth_also the_Stomach,_and_causeth_digestion:_The_Juyce_thereof boyled_with_Honey,_is_accounted_to_be_as_good_as {Note_304_here} Hedg-Muster_for_the_Cough,_to_cut_and_expectorate_the tough_Flegm._The_Seed_bruised_and_boyled_in_Wine_is_a singular_good_Remedy_for_the_Wind_Chollick,_or_the_Stone, being_drunk_warm;_It_is_also_given_to_Women_troubled_with the_Mother,_both_to_drink,_and_the_Seed_put_into_a_Cloth and_applied_while_it_is_warm_is_of_singular_good_use._The Leavs_also_or_Seed_boyled_is_good_to_be_used_in_Clysters to_ease_the_pains_of_the_Stone:_The_green_Leavs_are_held to_be_good_to_heal_the_Ulcers_in_the_Legs. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 233 WINTER_AND_SUMMER_SAVORY # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Both_these_are_so_well_known_(being_entertained_as constant_Inhabitants_in_our_Gardens)_that_they_need_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_are_both_of_them_hot_and_dry,_especially_the Summer_kind,_which_is_both_sharp_and_quick_in_tast, expelling_Wind_in_the_Stomach_and_Bowels,_and_is_a_present help_for_the_rising_of_the_Mother_procured_by_Wind, provoketh_Urine_and_Womens_Courses,_and_is_much_commended for_Women_with_Child_to_take_inwardly,_and_to_smell_often unto._It_cutteth_tough_Flegm_in_the_Chest_and_Lungs,_and helpeth_to_expectorate_it_the_more_easily;_It_quencheth {Note_305_here} the_dull_spirits_in_the_Lethargy,_the_Juyce_thereof_being snuffed,_or_cast_up_into_the_nostrils:_The_Juyce_dropped into_the_Eyes_cleareth_a_dull_sight,_if_it_proceed_of_thin_cold_humors_distilling_from_the_Brain:_The_Juyce_heated with_a_little_Oyl_of_Roses,_and_dropped_into_the_Ears easeth_them_of_the_noise_and_singing_in_them,_and_of deafness_also:_Outwardly_applied_with_white_flower_in manner_of_a_Pultis,_it_giveth_ease_to_the_Sciatica,_and Palsey'd_Members,_heating_and_warming_them,_and_taketh away_their_pains:_It_also_taketh_away_the_pain_that_comes of_stinging_by_Bees,_Wasps,_&c. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Mercury_claims_the_Dominion_over_this_Herb,_neither_is there_a_better_Remedy_against_the_Chollick_and_Illiack passions_than_this_Herb,_keep_it_dry_by_you_all_the_yeer if_you_love_your_selves,_and_your_ease,_as_'tis_an_hundred pound_to_a_penny_if_you_do_not:_keep_it_dry,_make Conserves_and_Syrups_of_it_for_your_use;_and_withal,_take notice_that_the_Summer_kind_is_the_best. = # ## # chapter 234 COMMON_WHITE_SAXIFRAGE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_a_few_smal_reddish_Kernels_or_Roots,_covered with_some_Skins_lying_among_diverse_smal_blackish_Fibres, which_send_forth_diverse_round,_faint,_or_yellowish_green Leavs,_and_grayish_underneath,_lying_above_the_ground unevenly_dented_about_the_edges,_&_somwhat_hairy,_every one_upon_a_little_footstalk_from_whence_riseth_up_a_round brownish_hairy_green_stalk,_two_or_three_foot_high,_with_a few_such_like_round_Leaves_as_grow_below,_but_smaller,_and somwhat_branched_at_the_top,_whereon_stand_pretty_large white_Flowers_of_five_Leaves_apiece,_with_some_yellow threds_in_the_middle,_standing_in_long_crested_brownish green_Husks:_After_the_Flowers_are_past_there_ariseth somtimes_a_round_hard_head_by,_forked_at_the_top,_wherein is_contained_small_blackish_Seed,_but_usually_they_fall away_without_any_Seed;_and_it_is_the_Kernels_or_grains_of the_Root_which_are_usually_called_the_white_Saxifrage Seed,_and_so_used. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_places_of_our_Land,_as_well_in_the lower_moist,_as_in_the_upper_dry_corners_of_Meadows,_and grassy_sandy_places;_It_used_to_grow_neer_Lambs_Conduit, on_the_back_side_of_Grayes-Inn. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_May,_and_is_then_gathered_as_well_for that_which_is_called_the_Seed,_as_to_distil,_for_it quickly_perisheth_down_to_the_ground_when_any_hot_weather comes. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_very_effectual_to_clense_the_Reins_and_Bladder, and_to_dissolve_the_Stone_ingendred_in_them,_and_to_expel it_and_the_Gravel_by_Urine,_to_provoke_Urine_also_being stopped,_and_to_help_the_Strangury:_for_which_purposes_the Decoction_of_the_Herb_or_Roots_in_white_Wine,_or_the Pouder_of_the_smal_Kernelly_Roots_which_is_called_the_Seed taken_in_white_Wine,_or_in_the_same_Decoction_made_with {Note_306_here} white_Wine_is_most_usual._The_Distilled_water_of_the_whol Herb,_Roots,_and_Flowers,_is_most_familiar_to_be_taken:_It provoketh_also_Womens_Courses,_and_freeth_and_clenseth_the Stomach_and_Lungs_from_thick_and_tough_Flegm_that_troubles them._There_is_not_many_better_Medicines_to_break_the Stone_than_this. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 235 BURNET_SAXIFRAGE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_greater_sort_of_our_English_Burnet_Saxifrage groweth_up_with_diverse_long_Stalks_of_winged_Leavs,_set directly_opposite_one_to_another_on_both_sides,_each_being somwhat_broad,_a_little_pointed_and_dented_about_the edges,_of_a_sad_green_colour._At_the_tops_of_the_Stalks stand_Umbels_of_white_Flowers,_after_which_comes_small_and blackish_Seed:_The_Root_is_long_and_whitish,_abiding_long. Our_lesser_Burnet_Saxifrage,_hath_much_finer_Leaves_than the_former,_and_very_smal,_and_set_one_against_another, deeply_jagged_about_the_edges,_and_of_the_same_colour_as the_former:_The_Umbels_of_Flowers_are_white,_and_the_Seed very_small,_and_so_is_the_Root,_being_also_somwhat_hot_and quick_in_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text These_grow_in_most_Meadows_of_this_Land,_and_are_easie to_be_found,_being_well_sought_for_among_the_Grass, wherein_many_times_they_lie_hid_scarcely_to_be_discern'd. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Flower_about_July,_and_their_Seed_is_ripe_in August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text These_Saxifrages_are_as_hot_as_Pepper,_and_Tragus_saith by_his_experience_they_are_more_wholsom:_They_have_the same_properties_that_the_Parsleys_have,_but_in_provoking Urine,_and_easing_the_pains_thereof,_or_of_the_Wind_and Chollick,_are_much_more_effectual;_The_Roots_or_Seed_being used_either_in_Pouder,_or_in_Decoction,_or_any_other_way; {Note_307_here} and_likewise_helpeth_the_Windy_pains_of_the_Mother,_and_to procure_their_Courses,_to_break_and_avoid_the_Stone_in_the Kidneys,_to_digest_cold,_viscous,_and_tough_Flegm_in_the Stomach,_and_is_a_most_especial_Remedy_against_all_kind_of Venom._Castorium_being_boyled_in_the_distilled_water hereof,_is_singular_good_to_be_given_to_those_that_are troubled_with_Cramps_and_Convulsions:_some_do_use_to make_the_Seed_into_Comfits_(as_they_do_Caraway_Seed)_which is_effectual_to_all_the_purposes_aforesaid._The_Juyce_of the_Herb_dropped_into_the_most_grievous_Wounds_of_the Head,_drieth_up_their_moisture_and_healeth_them_quickly. Some_Women_use_the_distilled_Water,_to_take_away_Freckles or_Spots_in_the_Skin_or_Face:_and_to_drink_the_same sweetned_with_Sugar_for_all_the_purposes_aforesaid. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 236 SCABIOUS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Field_Scabious_groweth_up_with_many_hairy soft,_whitish_green_Leaves,_some_whereof_are_but_very little,_if_at_all_jagged_on_the_edges,_others_very_much rent_and_torn_on_the_sides,_and_have_threds_in_them,_which upon_the_breaking_may_be_plainly_seen:_from_among_which rise_up_diverse_hairy_green_Stalks_three_of_four_foot high,_with_such_like_hairy_green_leavs_on_them,_but_more deeply_and_finely_devided,_branched_forth_a_little:_At_the tops_hereof_which_are_naked_and_bare_of_Leaves_for_a_good space,_stand_round_Heads_of_Flowers,_of_a_pale_blewish colour_set_together_in_a_head,_the_outermost_wherof_are larger_than_the_inward,_wth_many_threds_also_in_the middle,_somwhat_flat_at_the_top,_as_the_Head_with_Seed_is likewise:_The_Root_is_great,_white,_&_thick_growing_down deep_into_the_ground,_and_abideth_many_yeers._There_is another_sort_of_Field_Scabious,_different_in_nothing_from the_former,_but_only_it_is_smaller_in_all_respects. = The_Corn_Scabious,_differeth_little_from_the_first,_but that_it_is_greater_in_all_respects_and_the_Flowers_more declining_to_Purple:_And_the_Root_creepeth_under_the_upper crust_of_the_Earth,_and_runneth_not_deep_in_the_ground_as the_first_doth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_groweth_most_usually_in_Meadows,_especially about_London_every_where. = The_second_in_some_of_the_dry_Fields_about_this_City, but_not_so_plentiful_as_the_former. = The_third,_in_the_standing_Corn,_or_Fallow_Fields,_and the_borders_of_such_like_Fields. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_June_and_July,_and_some_abide_Flowring until_it_be_late_in_August,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in_the mean_time. = There_are_many_other_sorts_of_Scabious,_but_I_take those_which_I_have_here_described_to_be_most_familiar_with us;_The_vertues_both_of_these_and_the_rest_being_much alike,_take_them_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Scabious_is_very_effectual_for_all_sorts_of_Coughs, shortness_of_Breath,_and_all_other_Diseases_of_the_Breast and_Lungs,_ripening_and_digesting_cold_Flegm,_and_other tough_humors,_voiding_them_forth_by_Coughing_and_spitting: It_ripeneth_also_all_sorts_of_inward_Ulcers_and Impostumes,_the_Plurisie_also,_if_the_Decoction_of_the Herb_dry_or_green,_be_made_with_Wine,_and_drunk_for_some time_together:_four_ounces_of_the_clarified_Juyce_of Scabious_taken_in_the_morning_fasting,_with_a_dram_of Methridate,_or_Venice_Treacle,_freeth_the_heart_from_any infection_of_Pestilence,_if_after_the_taking_of_it,_the party_sweat_two_hours_in_their_Beds;_and_this_Medicine_be again_and_again_repeated_if_need_require:_The_green_Herb bruised_and_applied_to_any_Carbuncle_or_Plague_sore,_is found_by_certain_experience_to_dissolve_or_break_it_in three_hours_space._The_same_Decoction_also_drunk,_helpeth the_pains_and_Stitches_in_the_sides._The_Decoction_of_the Roots_taken_for_fourty_daies_together,_or_a_dram_of_the Pouder_of_them_taken_at_a_time_in_Whey,_doth_(as_Mathiolus saith)_wonderfully_help_those_that_are_troubled_with running_or_spreading_Scabs,_Tetters,_or_Ringworms,_yea though_they_proceed_of_the_French_Pox,_which_he_saith_he hath_tryed_by_experience:_The_Juyce_or_Decoction_drunk, helpeth_also_Scabs_and_breakings_out_in_Itch_and_the_like: The_Juyce_also_made_up_into_an_Oyntment_and_used,_is effectual_for_the_same_purpose._The_same_also_helpeth_all inward_Wounds_by_the_drying,_clensing,_and_healing_quality therin:_A_Syrup_made_of_the_Juyce_and_Sugar_is_very {Note_308_here} effectual_to_all_the_purposes_aforesaid,_and_so_is_the distilled_water_of_the_Herb_and_Flowers_made_in_due season;_especially_to_be_used_when_the_green_Herb_is_not in_force_to_be_taken._The_Decoction_of_the_Herb_and_Roots outwardly_applied,_doth_wonderfully_help_al_sorts_of_hard or_cold_Swellings,_in_any_part_of_the_Body;_and_is_as effectual_for_any_shrunk_Sinew_or_Vein._The_Juyce_of Scabious_made_up_with_the_Pouder_of_Borax_and_Camphire, clenseth_the_Skin_of_the_Face_or_other_part_of_the_Body, not_only_from_Freckles_and_Pimples,_but_also_from_Morphew and_Lepry._The_Head_washed_with_the_same_Decoction clenseth_it_from_Drandrif,_Scurf,_Sores,_Itches,_and_the like,_being_used_warm._Tents_also_dipped_in_the_Juyce_or Water_thereof_not_only_healeth_all_green_Wounds,_but_old Sores_and_Ulcers_also:_The_Herb_also_bruised_and_applied doth_in_short_time_loosen,_and_cause_to_be_drawn_forth_any Splinter,_broken_bone,_Arrow_head,_or_other_such_like thing_lying_in_the_Flesh. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 237 SCURVY-GRASS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_ordinary_English_Scurvygrass_hath_many_thick_fat Leavs,_more_long_than_broad,_and_somtimes_longer_and narrower,_somtimes_also_smooth_on_the_edges,_and_somtimes a_little_waved,_somtimes_plain,_smooth,_and_pointed, somtimes_a_little_hollow_in_the_middle_and_round_pointed, of_a_sad_green,_and_somtimes_brownish_colour,_every_one standing_by_it_self_upon_a_long_Footstalk,_which_is brownish_or_greenish_also:_from_among_which_rise_smal slender_Stalks,_bearing_a_few_Leaves_thereon_like_the other,_but_longer_and_lesser_for_the_most_part:_At_the tops_whereof_grow_many_whitish_Flowers,_with_yellow_threds in_the_middle,_standing_about_a_green_head_which_becometh the_Seed_Vessel,_which_will_be_somwhat_flat_when_it_is ripe,_wherein_is_contained_reddish_Seed_tasting_somwhat hot:_The_Root_is_made_of_many_white_strings,_which_stick deeply_in_the_mud,_wherein_it_chiefly_delighteth:_yet_it will_well_abide_in_the_more_upland_and_dryer_grounds,_and tasteth_a_little_brackish_or_Salt,_even_there,_but_not_so much_as_where_it_hath_the_Salt_water_to_feed_upon. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_all_along_the_Thames_side,_both_on_the_Essex and_Kentish_Shoars,_from_Woolwich_round_about_the_Sea Coasts_to_Dover,_Portsmouth,_and_even_to_Bristol,_where_it is_had_in_plenty:_The_other_with_round_Leavs_groweth_in the_Marshes_in_Holland_in_Lincolnshire,_and_other_places of_Lincolnshire_by_the_Sea_side. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text There_is_also_another_sort_called_Dutch_Scurvy-Grass, which_is_most_known_and_frequent_in_Gardens,_which_hath diverse_fresh_green,_and_almost_round_Leaves_rising_from the_Root,_nothing_so_thick_as_the_former,_yet_in_some_rich ground,_very_large,_even_twice_so_big_as_in_others,_not dented_about_the_edges,_not_hollow_in_the_middle,_every one_standing_upon_a_long_Footstalk:_from_among_these_rise up_divers_long_slender_weak_Stalks_higher_than_the_former, and_with_more_white_Flowers_at_the_tops_of_them,_which turn_into_smaller_pods,_and_smaller_brownish_Seed_than_the former:_The_Root_is_white,_smal,_and_threddy:_The_tast_of this_is_nothing_Salt_at_all,_but_hath_an_hot_Aromatical spicy_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_April_or_May,_and_give_their_Seed_ripe quickly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_English_Scurvy-grass_is_more_used_for_the_Salt_tast it_beareth,_wch_doth_somwhat_open_and_clense;_but_the Dutch_Scurvy-grass_is_of_better_effect,_and_chiefly_used (if_it_may_be_had)_by_those_that_have_the_Scurvey, especially_to_purge_and_clense_the_Blood,_the_Liver,_and the_Spleen,_for_all_which_Diseases_it_is_of_singular_good {Note_309_here} effect_by_taking_the_Juyce_in_the_Spring_every_morning fasting_in_a_cup_of_Drink:_The_Decoction_is_good_for_the same_purpose,_and_the_Herb_tunned_up_in_new_Drink,_either by_it_self_or_with_other_things,_for_it_openeth Obstructions,_evacuateth_cold_clammy_and_Flegmatick_Humors both_from_the_Liver_and_the_Spleen,_wasting_and_consuming both_the_swelling_and_hardness_thereof,_and_thereby bringing_to_the_body_a_more_lively_colour._The_Juyce_also helpeth_all_foul_Ulcers_and_Sores_in_the_Mouth,_if_it_be often_gargled_therewith;_and_used_outwardly,_clenseth_the Skin_from_spots,_marks,_or_Scars,_that_happen_therein. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 238 SELF-HEAL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Self-heal_is_a_small_low_creeping_Herb, having_many_small_roundish_pointed_Leavs_somwhat_like_the Leaves_of_Wild_Mints,_of_a_dark_green_colour_without_any dents_on_the_edges,_from_among_which_rise_diverse_square hairy_Stalks_scarce_a_foot_high,_which_spread_somtimes into_Branches_with_diverse_such_smal_Leaves_set_thereon, up_to_the_tops,_where_stand_brown_spiked_Heads,_of_many smal_brownish_Leaves_like_scales_and_Flowers_set_together, almost_like_the_Head_of_Cassidony,_which_Flowers_are gaping,_and_of_a_blewish_purple,_or_more_pale_blew,_in some_places_sweet,_but_not_so_in_others:_The_Root_consists of_many_strings_or_fibres_downward,_and_spreadeth_strings also,_whereby_it_encreaseth:_The_smal_stalks_with_the Leaves_creeping_upon_the_ground,_shoot_forth_fibres_taking hold_of_the_ground,_wherby_it_is_made_a_great_tuft_in short_time. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_found_in_Woods_and_Fields_every_where. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_May,_and_somtimes_in_April. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text As_Self-heal_is_like_Bugle_in_form,_so_also_in_the Qualities_and_Vertues_serving_for_al_the_purposes_whereto Bugle_is_applied_with_good_success_either_inwardly_or outwardly,_for_inward_Wounds_or_Ulcers_wheresoever_within the_Body,_for_Bruises_and_Falls_and_such_like_hurts:_if_it be_accompanied_with_Bugle,_Sanicle,_and_other_the_like Wound_Herbs_it_will_be_the_more_effectual,_and_to_wash_or inject_into_Ulcers_in_the_parts_outwardly_where_there_is {Note_310_here} cause_to_repress_the_heat_and_sharpness_of_Humors_flowing to_any_sore_Ulcer,_Inflamation,_Swelling_or_the_like,_or to_stay_the_Flux_of_blood_in_any_Wound_or_Part,_this_is used_with_good_success,_as_also_to_clense_the_foulness_of Sores,_and_cause_them_more_speedily_to_be_healed._It_is an_especial_Remedy_for_all_green_Wounds_to_soder_the_lips of_them,_and_to_keep_the_place_from_any_further inconveniences:_The_Juyce_hereof_used_with_Oyl_of_Roses_to anoint_the_Temples_and_Forehead,_is_very_effectual_to remove_the_Headach:_and_the_same_mixed_with_Honey_of Roses,_clenseth_and_healeth_all_Ulcers_in_the_Mouth_and Throat,_and_those_also_in_the_secret_parts._And_the Proverb_of_the_Germans,_French,_and_others_is_verified_in this,_That_he_needeth_neither_Physitian_nor_Chyrurgion, that_hath_Self-heal_and_Sanicle_to_help_himself. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Here_is_another_Herb_of_Venus,_Self-heal_whereby_when you_hurt,_you_may_heal_your_self,_'tis_indeed_a_special Herb_for_inward_and_outward_Wounds,_take_it_inwardly_in Syrups_for_inward_Wounds,_outwardly_in_Unguents_and Plaisters_for_outward. = # ## # chapter 239 SERVICE-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_know_in_the_places_where_it_grows_that it_needeth_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_before_the_end_of_May,_and_the_Fruit_is ripe_in_October. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Services_when_they_are_mellow_are_fit_to_be_taken_to stay_Fluxes,_Scowring,_and_Castings,_yet_less_than Medlars:_if_they_be_dried_before_they_be_mellow,_and_kept {Note_311_here} all_the_yeer,_they_may_be_used_in_Decoctions_for_the_said purpose,_either_to_drink,_or_to_bath_the_parts_requiring it:_and_is_profitably_used_in_that_manner_to_stay_the bleeding_of_Wounds,_and_at_the_Mouth_or_Nose,_to_be applied_to_the_Forehead_and_Nape_of_the_Neck. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 240 SMALLAGE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_also_is_very_well_known,_and_therefore_I_shall_not trouble_the_Reader_with_any_Description_thereof. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_naturally_in_wet_and_Marsh_grounds,_but_if it_be_sown_in_Gardens_it_there_prospereth_very_well. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_abideth_green_all_the_Winter,_and_Seedeth_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Smallage_is_hotter,_dryer,_and_much_more_Medicinable than_Parsley,_for_it_much_more_openeth_Obstructions_of_the Liver_and_Spleen,_rarifieth_thick_Flegm,_and_clenseth_it and_the_Blood_withal._It_provoketh_Urine_and_Womens Courses,_and_is_singular_good_against_the_yellow_Jaundice: {Note_312_here} It_is_very_effectual_against_Tertian_and_Quartan_Agues,_if the_Juyce_thereof_be_taken;_but_especially_made_into Syrup._The_Juyce_also_put_to_Honey_of_Roses,_and_Barley Water,_is_very_good_to_Gargle_the_Mouth_and_Throat_of those_that_have_Sores_and_Ulcers_in_them,_and_will_quickly heal_them:_The_same_Lotion_also_clenseth_and_healeth_all other_foul_Ulcers_and_Cankers_elswhere_if_they_be_washed therewith._The_Seed_is_especially_used_to_break_and_expel wind,_to_kill_Worms_and_to_help_a_stinking_Breath:_The Root_is_effectual_to_all_the_purposes_aforesaid,_and_is held_to_be_stonger_in_operation_than_the_Herb,_but especially_to_open_Obstructions,_and_to_rid_away_an_Ague, if_the_Juyce_thereof_be_taken_in_Wine,_or_the_Decoction thereof_in_Wine_be_used. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 241 SOPEWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Root_creepeth_under_ground_far_and_neer,_with_many Joynts_therein,_of_a_brown_colour_on_the_outside_and yellowish_within,_shooting_forth_in_diverse_places_many weak_round_Stalks,_full_of_Joynts,_set_with_two_Leaves apiece_to_every_one_of_them_on_the_contrary_side,_which are_ribbed_somwhat_like_unto_Plantane,_and_fashioned_like the_common_field_white_Campion_Leaves,_seldom_having_any Branches_from_the_sides_of_the_Stalks,_but_set_with diverse_Flowers_at_the_top_standing_in_long_Husks_like_the wild_Campions,_made_of_five_Leavs_apiece,_round_at_the ends,_and_a_little_dented_in_the_middle,_of_a_pale_Rose colour,_almost_white,_somtimes_deeper,_and_somtimes_paler, of_a_reasonable_good_scent. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_wild_in_many_low_and_wet_grounds_of_this Land,_by_the_Brooks,_and_sides_of_running_Waters. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_usually_in_July,_and_so_continueth_all August,_and_part_of_September_before_they_be_quite_spent. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Country_people_in_diverse_places_do_use_to_bruise the_Leaves_of_Sopewort,_and_lay_it_to_their_Fingers, Hands,_or_Legs_when_they_are_cut,_to_heal_them_up_again. {Note_313_here} Some_make_great_boast_thereof_that_it_is_Diuretical_to provoke_Urine,_and_thereby_to_expel_Gravel_and_the_Stone in_the_reins_or_Kidneys:_and_do_also_account_it_singular good_to_avoid_Hydropical_waters_thereby_to_cure_the disease_of_the_Dropsie:_And_they_no_less_extol_it_to perform_an_absolute_cure_in_the_French_Pox,_more_than either_Sarsaparilla,_Gujacum,_or_China_can_do,_which_how true_it_is,_I_leave_to_others_to_judg. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 242 SORREL # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Our_ordinary_Sorrel,_which_groweth_in_Gardens_and_also wild_in_the_Fields,_is_so_well_known_that_it_needeth_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Sorrel_is_prevalent_in_all_hot_Diseases,_to_cool_any Inflamation_and_heat_of_Blood_in_Agues_Pestilential_or Chollerick,_or_other_sicknesses_and_faintings,_rising_from heat,_and_to_refresh_the_overspent_Spirits_with_the violence_of_furious_or_fiery_fits_of_Agues,_to_quench Thirst,_and_procure_an_Appetite_in_fainting_or_decayd Stomachs:_for_it_resisteth_the_putrefaction_of_the_Blood, killeth_Worms,_and_is_as_a_Cordial_to_the_heart_which_the Seed_doth_more_effectually_being_more_drying_and_binding, and_thereby_stayeth_the_hot_Fluxes_of_Womens_Courses,_or of_Humors_in_the_Bloody_Flux,_or_Flux_of_the_Stomach._The {Note_314_here} Roots_also_in_a_Decoction,_or_in_Pouder,_is_effectual_for all_the_said_purposes._Both_Roots_and_Seed_as_well_as_the Herb_is_held_powerful_to_resist_the_poyson_of_the Scorpion._The_Decoction_of_the_Roots_is_taken_to_help_the Jaundice,_and_to_expel_Gravel_and_the_Stone_in_the_Reins or_Kidneys._The_Decoction_of_the_Flowers_made_with_Wine and_drunk_helpeth_the_black_Jaundice,_as_also_the_inward Ulcers_of_the_Body_or_Bowels._A_Syrup_made_with_the_Juyce of_Sorrel_and_Fumitary_is_a_Soveraign_help_to_kill_those sharp_Humors_that_cause_the_Itch._The_Juyce_thereof_with_a little_Vinegar_serveth_well_to_be_used_outwardly_for_the same_cause,_and_is_also_profitable_for_Tetters,_Ringworms &c._It_helpeth_also_to_discuss_the_Kernels_in_the_Throat, and_the_Juyce_gargled_in_the_Mouth_helpeth_the_Sores therein._The_Leaves_wrapped_up_in_a_Colewoort_Leaf,_and roasted_under_the_Embers,_and_applied_to_a_hard_Impostume, Botch,_Boyl,_or_Plague_Sore,_both_ripeneth_and_breaketh it._The_Distilled_water_of_the_Herb_is_of_much_good_use for_all_the_purposes_aforesaid. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Venus_owns_it,_and_she_will_never_deny_the_Herb_that follows. = # ## # chapter 243 WOOD_SORREL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_low_upon_the_ground,_having_a_number_of Leaves_coming_from_the_Root,_made_of_three_Leaves_like_a Trefoyl_but_broad_at_the_ends_and_cut_in_the_middle,_of_a faint_yellowish_green_colour,_every_one_standing_on_a_long Footstalk,_which_at_their_first_coming_up_are_close_folded together_to_the_Stalk,_but_opening_themselves_afterwards, and_are_of_a_fine_sowr_rellish,_and_yeelding_a_Juyce_which will_turn_red_when_it_is_clarified,_and_maketh_a most-dainty_clear_Syrup:_Among_these_Leavs_riseth_up diverse_slender_weak_Footstalks,_with_every_one_of_them_a Flower_at_the_top,_consisting_of_five_small_pointed_Leaves Star_fashion,_of_a_white_colour_in_most_places,_and_in some_dash'd_over_with_a_small_shew_of_blush,_on_the_back side_only:_After_the_Flowers_are_past_follow_smal_round heads,_with_small_yellowish_Seed_in_them:_The_Roots_are nothing_but_smal_strings_fastned_to_the_end_of_a_smal_long piece,_all_of_them_being_of_a_yellowish_colour. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_places_of_our_Land,_in_Woods_and Wood_sides,_where_they_be_moist_and_shadowed,_and_in_other places_not_too_much_open_to_the_Sun. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_April_and_May. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Wood_Sorrel,_serveth_to_all_purposes_that_the_other Sorrels_do,_and_is_more_effectual_in_hindring_the putrefaction_of_Blood,_and_Ulcers_in_the_Mouth_and_Body, and_in_cooling_and_tempering_heats_&_Inflamations,_to quench_thirst,_to_strengthen_a_weak_Stomach,_to_procure_an appetite,_to_stay_Vomiting,_and_very_excellent_in_any contagious_sickness,_or_Pestilential_Feavers._The_Syrup made_of_the_Juyce_is_effectual_in_all_the_causes aforesaid,_and_so_is_the_Distilled_Water_of_the_Herb_also. {Note_315_here} Spunges_or_Linnen_Cloathes_wet_in_the_Juyce_and_applied outwardly_to_any_hot_Swellings_or_Inflamations,_doth_much cool_and_help_them:_The_same_Juyce_taken_and_gargled_in the_Mouth,_and_after_it_is_spit_forth,_fresh_taken,_doth wonderfully_help_a_foul_stinking_Canker,_or_Ulcer_therein. It_is_singular_good_in_Wounds,_Thrusts,_and_Stabs_in_the Body,_to_stay_bleeding,_and_to_clense_and_heal_the_Wounds speedily;_and_helpeth_to_stay_any_hot_Defluxions_into_the Throat_or_Lungs. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 244 SOW-THISTLES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_generally_so_well_known_that_they_need_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_our_Gardens_and_manured_Grounds,_and somtimes_by_old_Walls,_the_path_sides_of_Fields_and High-waies. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Sow-thistles_are_cooling_and_somwhat_binding,_and_are very_fit_to_cool_an_hot_Stomach,_and_to_ease_the_gnawing pains_thereof;_The_Herb_boyled_in_Wine_is_very_helpful_to stay_the_dissolutions_of_the_Stomach:_And_the_Milk_that_is taken_from_the_Stalks_when_they_are_broken,_given_in drink,_is_beneficial_to_those_that_are_short_Winded_and have_a_wheesing_withal:_Pliny_saith_that_it_hath_caused the_Gravel_and_Stone_to_be_voided_by_Urine,_and_that_the eating_thereof_helpeth_a_stinking_breath:_Three_spoonfuls of_the_Juyce_thereof_taken_in_white_Wine_warmed,_and_some Oyl_put_thereto_causeth_Women_in_Travel_to_have_so_easie and_speedy_delivery,_that_they_may_be_able_to_walk presently_after:_The_said_Juyce_taken_in_warm_drink, helpeth_the_Strangury_and_pains_in_making_water. {Note_316_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Decoction_of_the_Leaves_and_Stalks,_causeth abundance_of_Milk_in_Nurses,_and_their_Children_to_be_well coloured,_and_is_good_for_those_whose_Milk_doth_curdle_in their_Breasts._The_Juyce_boyled_or_throughly_heated_with a_little_Oyl_of_Bitter_Almonds_in_the_Pill_of_a Pomegranate,_and_dropped_into_the_Ears,_is_a_sure_Remedy for_Deafness,_singings,_and_all_other_Diseases_in_them. The_Herb_bruised_or_the_Juyce_is_profitably_applied_to_all hot_Inflamations_in_the_Eyes,_or_wheresoever_else,_and_for Wheals,_Blisters,_or_other_the_like_eruptions_of_heat_in the_Skin;_as_also_for_the_heat_and_itching_of_the Hemorrhoids,_and_the_heat_and_sharpness_of_Humors_in_the Secret_parts_of_man_or_Woman:_The_distilled_water_of_the Herb,_is_not_only_effectual_for_all_the_Diseases_aforesaid to_be_taken_inwardly_with_a_little_Sugar(which_Medicine the_daintiest_Stomach_will_not_refuse)_but_outwardly,_by applying_Cloathes_or_Spunges_wetted_therein:_It_is wonderful_good_for_Women_to_wash_their_Faces_therewith,_to cleer_the_Skin,_and_give_a_lustre_thereto. = # ## # chapter 245 SOUTHERNWOOD # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_to_be_an_Ordinary_Inhabitant_in our_Gardens,_that_I_shall_not_need_to_trouble_you_with_any Description_thereof._The_Vertues_are_as_followeth. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_for_the_most_part_in_July_and_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Dioscorides_saith,_That_the_Seed_bruised,_heated_in warm_Water_&_drunk,_helpeth_those_that_are_Bursten,_or troubled_with_Cramps,_or_Convulsions_of_the_Sinews,_the Sciatica,_or_difficulty_in_making_water,_and_bringeth_down Womens_Courses._The_same_taken_in_Wine_is_an_Antidote_or Counter_poyson_against_all_deadly_Poyson,_and_driveth_away Serpents,_and_other_venemous_Creatures;_as_also_the_smel of_the_Herb_being_Burnt,_doth_the_same._The_Oyl_thereof anointed_on_the_Backbone_before_the_Fits_of_Agues_come {Note_317_here} taketh_them_away:_it_taketh_away_Inflamations_in_the_Eyes, if_it_be_put_with_some_part_of_a_roasted_Quince_and_boyled with_a_few_crums_of_bread_and_applied._Boyled_with_Barley Meal_it_taketh_away_Pimples,_Pushes,_or_Wheals,_that_rise in_the_Face_or_other_part_of_the_Body._The_Seed_as_well as_the_dried_Herb_is_often_given_to_kill_the_Worms_in Children:_The_Herb_bruised_and_laid_to,_helpeth_to_draw forth_Splinters,_and_Thorns_out_of_the_Flesh._The_Ashes thereof_dryeth_up_and_healeth_old_Ulcers_that_are_without Inflamation,_although_by_the_sharpness_thereof_it_biteth sore_and_putteth_them_to_sore_pains:_as_also_the_Sores_in the_privy_Parts_of_man_or_woman._The_Ashes_mingled_with old_Sallet_Oyl,_helpeth_those_that_have_their_hair_fallen and_are_bald,_causing_the_hair_to_grow_again_either_on_the Head_or_Beard._Durantes_saith,_That_the_Oyl_made_of Southernwood_and_put_among_the_Oyntments_that_are_used against_the_French_Disease,_is_very_effectual,_and likewise_killeth_Lice_in_the_Head._The_Distilled_Water_of the_Herb_is_said_to_help_them_much_that_are_troubled_with the_Stone,_as_also_for_the_Diseases_of_the_Spleen_and Mother._The_Germans_commend_it_for_a_singular_Wound_Herb, and_therefore_call_it_Stabwort._It_is_held_by_all Writers,_Antient_and_Modern_to_be_more_offensive_to_the stomach_than_Wormwood. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 246 SPIGNEL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Roots_of_common_Spignel_do_spread_much_and_deep_in the_ground,_many_strings_or_branches_growing_from_one_Head which_is_hairy_at_the_tops,_of_a_blackish_brown_colour_on the_outside_and_white_within,_smelling_well,a_nd_of_an Aromatical_tast,_from_whence_rise_sundry_long_stalks_of most_fine_cut_Leaves_like_hairs,_smaller_than_Dill,_set thick_on_both_sides_of_the_Stalks,_and_of_a_good_scent. Among_these_Leaves_rise_up_round_stif_stalks,_with_few Joynts_and_Leaves_at_them,_and_at_the_tops_an_Umbel_of fine_pure_white_Flowers,_at_the_edges_whereof_somtimes will_be_seen_a_shew_of_reddish_blush_colour,_especially before_they_be_full_blown,_and_are_succeeded_by_smal somwhat_round_Seed,_bigger_than_the_ordinary_Fennel,_and of_a_browner_colour,_devided_into_two_parts,_and_crested on_the_back,_as_most_of_the_Umbelliferous_Seeds_are. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_wild_in_Lancashire,_Yorkshire,_and_other Northern_Countries,_and_is_also_planted_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Galen_saith,_The_Roots_of_Spignel_are_available_to provoke_Urine_and_Womens_Courses,_but_if_too_much_thereof be_taken_it_causeth_Headach:_The_Roots_boyled_in_Wine_or Water_and_drunk,_helpeth_the_Strangury,_and_stoppings_of the_Urine,_the_Wind,_swellings_and_pains_in_the_Stomach, {Note_318_here} pains_of_the_Mother,_and_all_Joynt_Aches._If_the_Pouder of_the_Roots_be_mixed_with_Honey,_and_the_same_taken_as_a licking_Medicine,_it_breaketh_tough_Flegm,_and_drieth_up the_Rhewm_that_falleth_on_the_Lungs._The_Roots_are accounted_very_effectual_against_the_stinging_or_biting_of any_Venemous_Creature,_and_is_one_of_the_Ingredients_in Methridate,_and_other_Antidotes_for_the_same. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 247 SPLEENWORT # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_smooth_Spleenwort_from_a_black,_threddy_and_bushy Root,_sendeth_forth_many_long_single_Leaves,_cut_in_on both_sides_into_round_dents,_almost_to_the_middle,_which is_not_so_hard_as_that_of_Pollipodie,_each_devision_being not_alwaies_set_opposite_unto_the_other,_but_between_each, smooth,_and_of_a_light_green_on_the_upper_side,_and_a_dark yellowish_roughness_on_the_back,_folding_or_rolling_it self_inward_at_the_first_springing_up. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_as_well_upon_stone_walls_as_moist_and shadowy_places_about_Bristol_and_other_the_West_parts plentifully;_as_also_on_Framingham_Castle,_on_Beckonsfield Church_in_Barkshire,_at_Strowde_in_Kent,_and_elswhere,_and abideth_green_all_the_Winter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_generally_used_against_infirmities_of_the_Spleen, it_helpeth_the_strangury_and_wasteth_the_Stone_in_the Bladder,_and_is_good_against_the_yellow_Jaundice_and_the Hiccough;_but_the_use_of_it_in_Women_hindreth_Conception. Mathiolus_saith,_That_if_a_dram_of_the_dust_that_is_on_the back_side_of_the_Leaves,_be_mixed_with_half_a_dram_of Amber_in_Pouder,_and_taken_with_the_Juyce_of_Purslane_or {Note_319_here} Plantane,_it_will_help_the_running_of_the_Reins_speedily, and_that_the_Herb_and_Root_being_boyled_and_taken,_helpeth all_Melanchollick_Diseases,_and_those_especially_that arise_from_the_French_Disease._Camerarius_saith,_That_the Distilled_water_thereof_being_drunk_is_very_effectual against_the_Stone_in_the_Reins_and_Bladder:_and_that_the Ly_that_is_made_of_the_Ashes_thereof_being_drunk_for_some time_together,_helpeth_Splenetick_persons:_It_is_used_in outward_Remedies_for_the_same_purpose. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 248 STAR-THISTLE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Star-thistle_hath_diverse_long_and_narrow Leaves_lying_next_the_ground,_cut_or_torn_on_the_edges, somwhat_deeply,_into_many_almost_even_parts,_soft_or_a little_woolley_all_over_the_green,_among_which_rise_up diverse_weak_stalks_parted_into_many_Branches_all_lying, or_leaning_down_to_the_ground,_that_it_seemeth_a_pretty Bush,_set_with_diverse_the_like_devided_Leaves_up_to_the tops,_where_severally_do_stand_long_and_small_whitish green_heads,_set_with_very_sharp_and_long_white_pricks_(no part_of_the_Plant_being_else_prickly)_which_are_somwhat yellowish:_out_of_the_middle_whereof_riseth_the_Flower composed_of_many_small_reddish_purple_threds;_and_in_the Heads_after_the_Flowers_are_past,_come_small_whitish_round Seed_lying_in_down,_as_others_do._The_Root_is_small, long,_and_woody,_perishing_every_yeer,_and_rising_again_of its_own_sowing. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_wild_in_the_Fields_about_London_in_many places,_as_at_Mile-end-Green,_in_Finsbury_Fields_beyond the_Wind-mils,_and_many_other_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_early,_and_Seedeth_in_July,_and_somtimes_in August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Seed_of_this_Star-thistle_made_into_Pouder_and drunk_in_Wine,_provoketh_Urine,_and_helpeth_to_break_the Stone,_and_drive_it_forth._The_Root_in_Pouder_and_given in_Wine_and_drunk,_is_good_against_the_Plague_or {Note_320_here} Pestilence,_and_drunk_in_the_mornings_fasting_for_some time_together,_is_very_profitable_for_a_Fistula_in_any part_of_the_Body._Baptista_Sardus_doth_much_commend_the distilled_Water_hereof_being_drunk;_to_help_the_French Disease,_to_open_Obstructions_of_the_Liver,_and_clense_the Blood_from_corrupted_Humors,_and_is_profitably_given against_Quotidian_or_Tertian_Agues. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 249 STRAWBERRIES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_well_known_through_this_Land,_that_they need_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_May_ordinarily,_and_the_Fruit_is_ripe shortly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Strawberries_when_they_are_green,_are_cold_and_dry,_but when_they_are_ripe_they_are_cold_and_moist:_The_Berries are_excellent_good_to_cool_the_Liver,_the_Blood_and_the Spleen,_or_an_hot_Chollerick_stomach,_to_refresh_&_comfort the_fainting_Spirits,_&_to_quench_Thirst:_They_are_good also_for_other_Inflamations,_yet_it_is_not_amiss_to refrain_them_in_a_Feaver,_lest_by_their_putrefying_in_the Stomach_they_encrease_the_Fits._The_Leavs_and_Roots boyled_in_Wine_and_Water_and_drunk,_do_likewise_cool_the Liver_and_Blood,and_asswage_all_Inflamations_in_the_Reins and_bladder,_provoketh_Urine,_and_allayeth_the_heat_and sharpness_thereof:_The_same_also_being_drunk_stayeth the_Bloody_Flux,_and_Womens_Courses,_and_helpeth_the Swellings_of_the_Spleen._The_Water_of_the_Berries carefully_distilled_is_a_Soveraign_Remedy_and_Cordial_in the_panting_and_beating_of_the_Heart,_and_is_good_for_the yellow_Jaundice._The_Juyce_dropped_into_foul_Ulcers,_or they_washed_therewith,_or_the_Decoction_of_the_Herb_and Root,_doth_wonderfully_clense,_and_help_to_cure_them. {Note_321_here} Lotions_and_Gargles_for_sore_Mouthes,_or_Ulcers_therin,_or in_the_privy_Parts,_or_elswhere,_are_made_with_the_Leaves and_Roots_hereof;_which_is_also_good_to_fasten_loose Teeth,_and_to_heal_spungy_foul_Gums:_It_helpeth_also_to stay_Catarrhs_or_Defluxions_of_Rhewm_into_the_Mouth, Throat,_Teeth,_or_Eyes;_The_Juyce_or_Water_is_singular good_for_hot_and_red_Inflamed_Eyes,_if_dropped_into_them, or_they_bathed_therewith;_it_is_also_of_excellent_property for_all_Pushes,_Wheals,_and_other_breakings_forth_of_hot_& sharp_Humors_in_the_Face_and_Hands,_or_other_parts_of_the Body,_to_bath_them_therewith;_and_to_take_away_any_redness in_the_Face,_or_Spots,_or_other_Deformites_in_the_Skin, and_to_make_it_cleer_and_smooth._Some_use_this_Medicine, Take_so_many_Strawberries_as_you_shall_think_fitting,_and put_them_into_a_Distillatory_or_body_of_Glass_fit_for them,_which_being_well_closed,_set_it_in_a_bed_of_Horsdung for_twelve_or_fourteen_daies,_and_afterwards_distill_it carefully_and_keep_it_for_your_use:_It_is_excellent water,_for_hot_inflamed_Eyes,_and_to_take_away_any_film_or Skin_that_beginneth_to_grow_over_them,_and_for_such_other defects_in_them_as_may_be_helped_by_any_outward_Medicine. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Venus_owns_the_Herb. = # ## # chapter 250 SUCCORY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Garden_Succory_hath_longer_and_narrower_Leaves_than Endive,_and_more_cut_in_or_torn_on_the_edges,_and_the_Root abideth_many_yeers:_It_beareth_also_blew_Flowers_like Endive,_and_the_Seed_is_hardly_distinguished_from_the_Seed of_the_smooth_or_ordinary_Endive. = The_wild_Succory_hath_diverse_long_Leaves_lying_on_the ground_very_much_cut_in_or_torn_on_the_edges,_on_both sides_even_to_the_middle_rib_ending_in_a_point;_somtimes it_hath_a_red_Rib_down_the_middle_of_the_Leaves,_from among_which_riseth_up_a_hard,_round,_woody_stalk_spreading into_many_Branches,_set_with_smaller_and_lesser_devided Leaves_on_them_up_to_the_tops_where_stand_the_Flowers, which_are_like_the_Garden_kind_as_the_Seed_is_also_(only take_notice_that_the_Flowers_of_the_Garden_kind_are_gone in_one_Sunny_day,_they_being_so_cold_that_they_are_not able_to_endure_the_Beams_of_the_Sun;_and_therfore_most delight_in_the_shadow.)_The_Root_is_white,_but_more_hard and_woody_than_the_Garden_kind:_The_whol_Plant_is exceeding_bitter. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_groweth_in_many_places_of_our_Land,_in_wast, untilled,_and_barren_Fields._The_other_only_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Garden_Succory_as_it_is_more_dry,_and_less_cold_than Endive,_so_it_openeth_more:_An_handful_of_the_Leavs_or Roots_boyled_in_Wine_or_Water,_and_a_draught_thereof_drunk fasting,_driveth_forth_Chollerick_and_Flegmatick_Humors; {Note_322_here} openeth_Obstructions_of_the_Liver,_Gall,_and_Spleen, helpeth_the_yellow_Jaundice,_the_Heat_of_the_Reins_and_of the_Urin,_the_Dropsie_also,_and_those_that_have_an_evil disposition_in_their_Bodies_by_reason_of_long_sickness, evil_Diet_&c._which_the_Greeks_call_***{Greek_script} Cachexia._A_Decoction_thereof_made_with_Wine_and_drunk, is_very_effectual_against_long_lingring_Agues:_and_a_dram {Note_323_here} of_the_Seed_in_Pouder_drunk_in_Wine_before_the_Fit_of_an Ague,_helpeth_to_drive_it_away:_The_Distilled_Water_of_the Herb_and_Flowers_(if_you_can_take_them_in_time)_hath_the properties,_and_is_especial_good_for_hot_Stomachs,_and_in Agues,_either_Pestilential_or_of_long_continuance,_for swounings_and_Passions_of_the_Heart,_for_the_heat_and Headach_in_Children,_and_to_the_blood_and_Liver._The_said water_or_the_Juyce,_or_the_bruised_Leaves_applied outwardly,_allayeth_Swellings,_Inflamations,_St._Anthonies Fire,_Pushes,_Wheals,_and_Pimples,_especially_used_with_a little_Vinegar,_as_also_to_wash_pestiferous_Sores._The said_Water_is_very_effectual_for_sore_Eyes_that_are inflamed_with_redness,_and_for_Nurses_Breasts_that_are pained_by_the_abundance_of_Milk. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_wild_Succory_as_it_is_more_bitter,_so_it_is_more strengthning_to_the_Stomach_and_Liver. = # ## # chapter 251 ENGLISH_TOBACCO # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_with_a_thick_round_Stalk_about_two_foot high,_whereon_do_grow_thick_fat_green_leaves,_nothing_so large_as_the_other_Indian_kinds,_somwhat_round_pointed also,_and_nothing_dented_about_the_edges:_The_Stalk brancheth_forth,_and_beareth_at_the_tops_diverse_Flowers set_in_green_Husks,_like_the_other_but_nothing_so_large, scarce_standing_above_the_Brims_of_the_Husks,_round pointed_also,_and_of_a_greenish_yellow_colour._The_Seed that_followeth_is_not_so_bright,_but_larger,_contained_in the_like_great_Heads._The_Roots_are_neither_so_great,_nor woody,_and_perishing_every_yeer_with_the_hard_Frosts_in Winter,_but_riseth_generally_of_its_own_sowing. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_came_from_some_parts_of_Brassile_as_is_thought, and_is_more_familier_to_our_Country,_than_any_of_the_other sorts,_early_giving_ripe_Seed,_which_the_others_seldom_do. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_from_June_somtimes_to_the_end_of_August,_or later,_and_the_Seed_ripeneth_in_the_mean_time. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_found_by_good_experience_to_be_available_to expectorate_tough_Flegm_from_the_Stomach,_Chest,_and Lungs:_The_Juyce_thereof_made_into_a_Syrup,_or_the distilled_water_of_the_Herb_drunk_with_some_Sugar,_or without_if_you_will:_Or_the_smoke_taken_by_a_Pipe_as_is usual,_but_fasting._The_same_helpeth_to_expel_Worms_in the_Stomach_and_Belly,_and_to_ease_the_pains_in_the_Head or_Meagrim,_and_the_griping_pains_in_the_Bowels:_It_is {Note_324_here} profitable_for_those_that_are_troubled_with_the_Stone_in the_Kidneys,_both_to_ease_pains_and_by_provoking_Urine_to expel_Gravel_and_the_Stone_ingendred_therein,_and_hath been_found_very_effectual_to_expel_windiness_and_other Humors_which_cause_the_strangling_of_the_Mother:_The_Seed hereof_is_very_effectual_to_help_the_Toothach,_and_the Ashes_of_the_burnt_Herb,_to_clense_the_Gums,_and_make_the Teeth_white._The_Herb_bruised_and_applied_to_the_place grieved_with_the_Kings_Evil_(as_they_call_it)_helpeth_it in_nine_or_ten_daies_effectually:_Monardus_saith_it_is_a Counter-poyson_for_the_biting_of_any_Venemous_Creature; the_Herb_also_being_outwardly_applied_to_the_hurt_place: {Note_325_here} The_distilled_water_is_often_given_with_some_Sugar_before the_Fit_of_an_Ague_to_lessen_them,_and_take_them_away_in three_or_four_times_using._If_the_Distilled_fieces_of_the Herb_having_been_bruised_before_the_Distillation,_and_not distilled_dry_be_set_in_warm_dung_for_fourteen_daies,_and afterwards_hung_up_in_a_Bag_in_a_Wine_Celler;_that_liquor that_distilleth_therefrom_is_singular_good_to_use_for Cramps,_Aches,_the_Gout,_and_Sciatica,_and_to_heal_Itches, Scabs,_and_running_Ulcer,_Cankers,_and_foul_Sores whatsoever:_The_Juyce_is_also_good_for_all_the_said griefs,_and_likewise_to_kill_Lice_in_Childrens_Heads._The green_Herb_bruised_and_applied_to_any_green_Wound,_cureth any_fresh_Wound_or_cut_whersoever:_and_the_Juyce_put_into old_Sores_both_clenseth_and_healeth_them:_There_is_also made_hereof_a_singular_good_Salve_to_help_Impostumes,_hard Tumors,_and_other_swellings_by_blows_or_falls. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 252 TAMARISK_TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_in_the_places_where_it_grows_that it_needeth_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_the_end_of_May,_or_in_June,_and_the Seed_is_ripe_and_blown_away_in_the_beginning_of_September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text If_the_Root,_Leaves,_or_yong_Branches_be_boyled_in_Wine or_Vinegar_and_drunk,_and_applied_outwardly,_it_is_very powerful_against_the_hardness_of_the_spleen._The_Leaves boyled_in_Wine_and_drunk_is_good_to_stay_the_bleeding_of the_Hemorrhoidal_Veins,_the_spitting_of_Blood,_and_Womens too_abounding_Courses,_and_helpeth_the_Jaundice,_the {Note_326_here} Chollick,_and_the_bitings_of_all_Venemous_Serpents,_except the_Asp._The_Bark_is_as_effectual_if_not_more_to_all_the purposes_aforesaid,_and_both_it_and_the_Leaves_boyled_in Wine,_and_the_Mouth_and_Teeth_washed_therewith_helpeth_the Toothach;_being_dropped_into_the_Ears_easeth_the_pains, and_is_good_for_the_redness_and_watering_of_the_Eyes._The said_Decoction_with_some_Honey_put_thereto_is_good_to_stay Gangrenes_and_fretting_Ulcers,_and_to_wash_those_that_are subject_to_Nits_and_Lice._The_Wood_is_very_effectual_to consume_the_Spleen,_and_therefore_to_drink_out_of_Cups_and Cans_made_thereof_is_good_for_Splenetick_persons._The {Note_327_here} Ashes_of_the_Wood_are_used_for_all_the_purposes_aforesaid, and_besides_doth_quickly_help_the_Blisters_raised_by Burnings_or_Scaldings,_by_fire_or_water._Alpinus_and Veslingius_do_affirm,_That_the_Aegyptians_do_with_as_good success_use_the_Wood_hereof_to_cure_the_French_Disease,_as others_do_Lignum_Vite,_or_Gujacum;_and_give_it_also_to such_as_are_possessed_with_Lepry,_Scabs,_Pushes,_Ulcers, or_the_like,_and_is_available_also_to_help_the_Dropsie, arising_from_the_hardness_and_Obstruction_of_the_Spleen, as_also_for_Melancholly,_and_the_black_Jaundice_that ariseth_thereof. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 253 GARDEN_TANSIE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_also_is_so_well_known,_that_it_needeth_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June_and_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Thee_Decoction_of_the_common_Tansie,_or_the_Juyce_drunk in_Wine_is_a_singular_Remedy_for_all_the_griefs_that_come by_stopping_of_the_Urine,_helpeth_the_Strangury_and_those that_have_weak_Reins_and_Kidneys:_It_is_also_very profitable_to_dissolve_and_expel_Wind_in_the_Stomach, Belly,_or_Bowels,_to_procure_Womens_Courses,_and_expel windiness_in_the_Matrix._If_it_be_bruised_and_often smelled_unto,_as_also_applied_to_the_lower_part_ofthe Belly,_it_is_very_profitable_for_such_Women_as_are_given to_miscarry_in_Childbearing,_to_caus_them_to_go_out_their full_time:_It_is_used_also_against_the_Stone_in_the Reins,_especially_to_men._The_Herb_fried_with_Eggs_(as_is accustomed_in_the_Spring_time)_which_is_called_a_Tansie, helpeth_to_digest,_and_carry_downward_those_bad_Humors that_trouble_the_Stomach:_The_Seed_is_very_profitably given_to_Children_for_the_Worms,_and_the_Juyce_in_Drink_is as_effectual._Being_boyled_in_Oyl_it_is_good_for_the sinews_shrunk_by_Cramps,_or_pained_with_cold,_if_thereto applied. = Dame_Venus_was_minded_to_pleasure_Women_with_Child_by this_Herb,_for_there_grows_not_an_Herb_fitter_for_their uses_than_this_is,_it_is_just_as_though_it_were_cut_out for_the_purpose,_the_Herb_bruised_and_applied_to_the_Navil staies_miscarriage,_I_know_no_Herb_like_it_for_that_use; {Note_328_here} boyled_in_ordinary_Beer,_and_the_Decoction_drunk,_doth_the like,_and_if_her_Womb_be_not_as_she_would_have,_this Decoction_will_make_it_as_she_would_have_it,_or_as_least as_she_should_have_it;_let_those_Women_that_desire Children_love_this_Herb,_'tis_their_best_Companion,_their Husband_excepted._Also_it_consumes_the_Flegmatick_Humors, the_cold_and_moist_constitution_of_Winter_most_usually infects_the_Body_of_Man_with,_and_that_was_the_first reason_of_eating_Tansies_in_the_Spring,_as_last_the_world being_over_run_with_Popery,_a_Monster_called_Superstition perks_up_his_head,_and_as_a_just_Judgment_of_God_obscures the_bright_beams_of_Knowledg_by_his_dismal_looks (Pysitians_seeing_the_Pope_and_his_Imps_selfish_they_began to_be_so_too)_and_now_forsooth_Tansies_must_be_eaten_only on_Palm_and_Easter_Sundaies,_and_their_neighbor_daies;_as last_Superstion_of_the_time_was_found_out,_but_the_Vertue of_the_Herb_hidden,_and_now_'tis_almost,_if_not altogether,_left_off:_Surely_our_Physitians_are_beholding to_none_so_much_as_they_are_to_Monks_and_Fryars,_for_want of_eating_this_Herb_in_Spring,_make_people_sickly_in Summer,_and_that_makes_work_for_the_Physitian._If_it_be against_any_man_or_womans_Conscience_to_eat_a_Tansie_in the_Spring,_I_am_as_unwilling_to_burden_their_consciences as_I_am_that_they_should_burden_mine,_they_may_boyl_it_in Wine_and_drink_the_Decoction,_it_will_work_the_same effect. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 254 WILD_TANSIE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_also_is_so_well_known_that_it_needeth_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_almost_in_every_place. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June_and_July. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Wild_Tansie_stayeth_the_Lask,_and_all_Fluxes_of_Blood in_men_or_women,_which_some_say_it_will_do_if_the_green Herb_be_worn_in_the_Shoos,_so_it_be_next_the_Skin,_and 'tis_true_enough_that_'twil_stop_the_Terms_if_worn_so,_and the_Whites_too_for_ought_I_know._It_stayeth_also_spitting or_Vomiting_of_Blood._The_Pouder_of_the_dried_Herb_taken in_some_of_the_distilled_Water_helpeth_the_Whites_in women,_but_more_especially_if_a_little_Coral_and_Ivory_in Pouder_be_put_to_it:_It_is_also_much_commended_to_help Children_that_are_bursten_and_have_a_Rupture_being_boyled in_Water_and_Salt._Being_boyled_in_Wine_and_drunk_,_it easeth_the_griping_pains_of_the_Bowels,_and_is_good_for the_Sciatica_and_Joynt_Aches._The_same_boyled_in_Vinegar with_Honey_and_Allum,_and_gargled_in_the_Mouth,_easeth_the pains_of_the_Toothach,_fastneth_loose_Teeth,_helpeth_the Gums_that_are_sore,_and_setleth_the_pallat_of_the_Mouth_in its_place_when_it_is_fallen_down:_It_clenseth_and_healeth the_Ulcers_in_the_Mouth_or_secret_parts,_and_is_very_good for_inward_Wounds,_and_to_close_the_lips_of_green_Wounds; {Note_329_here} as_also_to_heal_old,_moist,_corrupt_running_Sores_in_the Legs_or_elswhere:_Being_bruised_and_applied_to_the_Soles of_the_Feet,_and_the_Hand-wrests,_it_wonderfully_cooleth the_hot_fits_of_Agues,_be_they_never_so_violent._The distilled_water_clenseth_the_skin_of_all_disclourings therein,_as_Morphew,_Sunburnings_&c._as_also_Pimples, Freckles,_and_the_like;_and_dropped_into_the_Eyes_or cloaths_wet_therein_and_applied,_taketh_away_the_heat,_and Inflamations_in_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Now_Dame_Venus_hath_fitted_women_with_two_Herbs_of_one name,_one_to_help_Conception,_the_other_to_maintain beauty,_and_what_more_can_be_expected_of_her?_What_now remains_for_you_but_to_love_your_Husbands,_and_not_to_be wanting_to_your_poor_Neighbors. = # ## # chapter 255 THISTLES # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text Of_these_there_are_many_kinds_growing_here_in_England, which_are_so_well_known_that_they_need_no_Description: Their_difference_is_easily_known_by_the_places_where_they grow:_Viz. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Some_grow_in_Fields,_some_in_Meadows,_and_some_among the_Corn:_others,_on_Heaths,_Greens,_and_wast_grounds_in many_places. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_all_Flower_in_July_and_August,_and_their_Seed_is ripe_quickly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text All_these_Thistles_are_good_to_provoke_Urine,_and_to amend_the_stinking_smell_thereof;_as_also_the_rank_smel_of the_Armpits,_or_of_the_whol_Body,_being_boyled_in_Wine_and {Note_330_here} drunk;_and_are_said_also_to_help_a_stinking_breath_and_to strengthen_the_Stomach._Pliny_saith_that_the_Juyce_bathed on_the_place_that_wanteth_hair,_it_being_fallen_off,_will cause_it_to_grow_again_speedily. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Sure_Mars_rules_it,_it_is_such_a_prickly_business. = # ## # chapter 256 MELANCHOLLY_THISTLE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_with_a_tender_single_hoary_green_Stalk, bearing_thereon_four_or_five_long_hoary_green_Leaves, dented_about_the_edges,_the_points_whereof_are_little_or nothing_prickly,_and_at_the_top_usually_but_one_Head,_yet somtimes_from_the_bosom_of_the_upper_most_Leaf_there shooteth_forth_another_smaller_Head,_scaly_and_somwhat prickly;_with_many_reddish_Purple_Thrums_or_Threds_in_the middle,_which_being_gathered_fresh_will_keep_the_colour_a long_time,_and_fadeth_not_from_the_Stalk_in_a_long_time, while_it_perfecteth_the_Seed,_which_is_of_a_mean_bigness lying_in_the_Down:_The_Root_hath_many_long_Strings_fastned to_the_Head,_or_upper_part,_which_is_blackish_and perisheth_not. = There_is_another_sort_little_differing_from_the_former, but_that_the_Leaves_are_more_green_above_and_more_hoary underneath;_and_the_Stalk_being_about_two_foot_high beareth_but_one_large_scaly_Head,_with_threds_and_Seeds_as the_former. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_many_moist_Meadows_of_this_Land,_as_well in_these_Southern,_as_in_the_Northern_parts. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_about_July,_or_August,_and_their_Seed ripeneth_quickly_after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Their_Vertues_are_but_a_few,_but_those_not_to_be despised,_for_the_Decoction_of_the_Thistles_in_Wine_being drunk,_expels_superfluous_Melancholly_out_of_the_Body,_and make_a_man_as_merry_as_a_Cricket,_superfluous_Melancholly causeth_care,_fear,_sadness,_despair,_envy,_and_many_evils more_besides,_but_Religion,_teacheth_to_wait_upon_Gods Providence,_and_cast_our_care_upon_Him,_who_careth_for_us; what_a_fine_thing_were_it_if_men_and_women_could_live_so? {Note_331_here} and_yet_seven_yeers_care_and_fear_makes_a_man_never_the wiser,_nor_a_farthing_the_richer._Dioscorides_saith,_the Root_born_about_one_doth_the_like,_and_removes_all diseases_of_Melancholly._Modern_Writers_laugh_at_him,_let them_laugh_that_wins,_my_Opionin_is,_that_'tis_the_best Remedy_against_all_Melancholly_Diseases_that_grow,_they that_please_may_use_it:_'tis_under_Capricorn,_and therefore_under_both_Saturn_and_Mars,_one_rids_Melancholly by_Sympathy,_the_other_by_Antipathy. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 257 OUR_LADIES_THISTLE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_diverse_very_large_and_broad_Leaves_lying_on the_ground,_cut_in,_and_as_it_were_crumpled,_but_somwhat hairy_on_the_edges,_of_a_white_green_shining_colour, wherein_are_many_lines_and_strakes_of_a_milky_white colour,_running_all_over,_and_set_with_many_sharp_and stiff_prickles_all_about;_Among_which_riseth_up_one_or more_strong,_round,_and_prickly_stalks,_set_full_of_the like_Leaves_up_to_the_top,_where_at_the_end_of_every Branch,_cometh_forth_a_great_prickly_Thistle_like_head, strongly_armed_with_pricks,_and_with_bright_purple_Thrums rising_out_of_the_middle_of_them;_after_they_are_past,_the Seed_groweth_in_the_said_heads,_lying_in_a_great_deal_of soft_white_Down,_which_is_somwhat_flattish_and_shining, large_and_brown._The_Root_is_great,_spreading_in_the ground,_with_many_strings,_and_smal_fibres_fastned thereto._All_the_whol_Plant_is_bitter_in_tast. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_frequent_on_the_Bank_of_almost_every_Ditch. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text If_Flowreth_and_Seedeth_in_June,_July,_and_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Our_Ladies_Thistle_is_thought_to_be_as_effectual_as Carduus_Benedictus_for_Agues,_and_to_prevent_and_cure infection_of_the_Plague,_as_also_to_open_Obstructions_of the_Liver_and_Spleen,_and_thereby_is_good_against_the Jaundice;_It_provoketh_Urine,_breaketh_and_expelleth_the Stone,_and_is_good_for_the_Dropsie:_It_is_effectual_also for_the_pains_in_the_sides_and_many_other_inward_pains_and gripings:_The_Seed_and_distilled_water_are_held_powerful to_all_the_purposes_aforesaid;_and_besides,_it_is_often applied_both_inwardly_to_drink,_and_outwardly_with Cloathes_or_Spunges_to_the_Region_of_the_Liver_to_cool_the distemperature_thereof,_and_to_the_Region_of_the_Heart, against_swounings_and_passions_of_it. {Note_332_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_clenseth_the_blood_exceedingly,_and_in_Spring_if_you please_to_boyl_the_tender_Plant,_(but_cut_off_the Prickles,_unless_you_have_a_mind_to_choak_your_self)_it will_change_your_blood_as_the_season_changes,_and_that's the_way_to_be_safe,_as_to_change_as_the_times_change_is the_way_to_live_secure,_and_that_Flatterers_and Weather-cocks_know_wel_enough. = # ## # chapter 258 WOOLLEY # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_many_large_Leaves_lying_on_the_ground, somwhat_cut_in,_and_as_it_were_crumpled_on_the_edges,_of_a green_colour_on_the_upper_side,_but_covered_over_with_a long_hairy_Wool_or_Cottony_Down,_set_with_most_sharp_and cruel_pricks;_from_the_middle_of_whose_heads_of_Flowers come_forth_many_purplish_crimson_threds,_and_somtimes white,_although_but_seldom:_The_Seed_that_followeth_in these_white_downy_heads_is_somwhat_large,_long,_and_round, resembling_the_Seed_of_Ladies_Thistle,_but_paler:_The_Root is_great,_and_thick,_spreading_much,_yet_usually_dieth after_Seed_time. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_on_diverse_Ditch_Banks,_and_in_the Cornfields_and_High-wayes,_generally_throughout_the_Land; and_is_often_found_growing_in_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_and_beareth_Seed_about_the_end_of_Summer, when_other_Thistles_do_Flower_and_Seed. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Dioscorides_and_Pliny_write,_That_the_Leavs_and_Roots hereof_taken_in_drink,_helpeth_those_that_have_a_Crick_in their_Neck,_that_they_cannot_turn_it_unless_they_turn their_whol_Body._Galen_saith,_That_the_Root_and_Leaves hereof_are_good_for_such_persons_that_have_their_Bodies drawn_together_by_some_Spasm_or_Convulsion,_or_other Infirmities,_as_the_Rickets_(or_as_the_Colledg_of Physitians_would_have_it,_the_Rachites,_about_which_name they_have_quarrel'd_sufficiently)_in_Children;_being_a Disease_that_hindereth_their_growth,_by_binding_their Nerves,_Ligaments,_and_whol_structure_of_their_Body. = # ## # chapter 259 FULLERS_THISTLE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known_that_it_needeth_no_Description, being_used_by_the_Cloath-workers. = The_wild_Teasel_is_in_all_things_like_the_former_but that_the_prickles_are_smal,_soft,_and_upright,_not_hooked or_stiff;_and_the_Flowers_of_this_are_of_fine_blush_or pale_Carnation_colour,_but_of_the_Manured_kind_whitish. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_groweth_being_sown_in_Gardens_or_Fields_for the_use_of_Cloathworkers:_The_other_neer_Ditches_and_Cills of_water_in_many_places_of_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_July,_and_are_ripe_in_the_end_of_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Dioscorides_saith,_That_the_Root_bruised_and_boyled_in Wine_until_it_be_thick,_and_kept_in_a_brazen_Vessel_or Pot,_ond_after_spread_as_a_Salve_and_applied_to_the Fundament,_doth_heal_the_clefts_thereof,_as_also_Cankers and_Fistulaes_therein,_as_also_taketh_away_Warts_and_Wens: The_Juyce_of_the_Leaves_dropped_into_the_Ears,_killeth Worms_in_them._The_distilled_water_of_the_Leaves_dropped into_the_Eyes,_taketh_away_redness_and_mists_in_them_that hinder_the_sight;_and_is_often_used_by_women_to_preserve their_beauty,_and_to_take_away_redness_and_Inflamations, and_all_other_heat_or_discolourings. = # ## # chapter 260 TREACLE_MUSTARD # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_riseth_up_with_a_hard_round_stalke_about_a_foot high,_parted_into_some_branches,_having_divers_soft_green leaves_somewhat_long_and_narrow_set_thereon,_waved,_but not_cut_in_on_the_edges,_broadest_towards_the_ends,_and somewhat_round_pointed_:_The_flowers_are_white_that_grow at_the_tops_of_the_branches,_spike_fashion_one_above another,_after_which_come_large_round_pouches,_parted_in the_middle_with_a_furrow,_having_one_blackish_brown_seed in_either_side,_somewhat_sharp_in_tast,_and_smelling_of Garlick,_especially_in_the_fields_where_it_is_naturall, but_not_so_much_in_gardens:_The_roots_are_small_and threddy,_perishing_every_yeare._And_here_give_me_leave_to adde_Methridate_Mustard,_although_it_may_seem_more properly_by_the_name_to_belong_to_the_Alphabet_M. = # ## # chapter 261 METHRIDATE_MUSTARD # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_groweth_higher_then_the_former,_spreading_more_and longer_branches,_whose_leaves_are_smaller_and_narrower, sometimes_unevenly_dented_about_the_edges;_the_Flowers_are smal_and_white,_growing_on_long_branches,_with_much smaller_and_rounder_seed_vessels_after_them,_and_parted_in the_same_manner,_having_smaller_browne_seeds_then_the former,_and_much_sharper_in_taste:_The_root_perisheth after_seed_time,_but_abideth_the_first_winter_after_the springing. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_in_sundry_places_of_this_Land,_as_halfe_a mile_from_Hatfield_by_the_river_side_under_a_hedge_as_you go_to_Hatfield,_and_in_the_street_of_Peckham_on_Surry side. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_flowre_and_seed_from_May_to_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text These_Mustards_are_said_to_purge_the_body_both_upwards and_downwards,_and_procureth_Womens_Courses_so_abundantly, that_it_suffocateth_the_birth:_It_breaketh_inward Imposthumes_being_taken_inwardly,_and_used_in_Glisters, helpeth_the_Sciatica,_and_seed_applied_outwardly_doth_the same._It_is_an_especiall_ingredient_unto_Methridate_and Treacle,_being_of_it_selfe_an_Antidote_resisting_poyson, venome,_and_putrefaction:_It_is_also_availeable_in_many causes_for_which_the_common_Mustard_is_used,_but_somwhat weaker. = # ## # chapter 262 BLACK-THORNE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_knowne,_that_it_needeth_no_description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_every_place_and_Countrey,_in_the_hedges and_borders_of_fields. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_flowreth_in_Aprill,_and_sometimes_in_March,_but ripeneth_the_fruit_after_all_other_plums_whatsoever,_and is_not_fit_to_be_eaten_until_the_Autumne_frost_have mellowed_it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text All_the_parts_of_the_Sloe-Bush_are_binding,_cooling, and_drying,_and_all_effectuall_to_stay_bleeding_at_the nose_and_mouth,_or_any_other_place;_the_Lask_of_the_belly, or_stomach,_or_the_Bloody_Flux,_the_two_much_abounding_of womens_Courses,_and_helpeth_to_ease_the_paines_in_the sides,_bowels,_and_guts,_that_come_by_over-much_scowring, to_drink_the_decoction_of_the_barke_of_the_roots,_or_more usually_the_decoction_of_the_Berries_either_fresh_or dried._The_Conserve_is_also_of_very_much_use,_and_most {Note_333_here} familiarly_taken_for_the_purposes_aforesaid:_But_the distilled_water_of_the_Flowers_first_steeped_in_Sack_for_a night,_and_drawne_there_from_by_the_heat_of_Balneum Angliceabaths,_is_a_most_certaine_remedy_tried_and approved_to_ease_all_manner_of_gnawings_in_the_stomach, the_sides_and_bowels,_or_any_griping_pains_in_any_of_them, to_drink_a_smal_quantity_when_the_extremety_of_pain_is upon_them:_The_Leaves_also_are_good_to_make_Lotions,_to gargle_and_wash_the_Mouth_and_Throat,_wherein_are Swellings,_Sores,_or_Kernels_and_to_stay_the_Defluxions_of Rhewm_to_the_Eyes_or_other_parts,_as_also_to_cool_the_heat and_Inflamations_in_them,_and_to_ease_hot_pains_of_the Head,_to_bath_the_Forehead_and_Temples_therewith._The simple_distilled_water_of_the_Flowers_is_very_effectual for_the_said_purposes,_and_is_the_condensate_Juyce_of_the Sloes._The_distilled_water_of_the_green_Berries_is_used also_for_the_said_effects. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 263 THOROUGHWAX # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Throughwax_sendeth_forth_one_straight_round Stalk,_and_somtimes_more,_two_foot_high_and_better,_whose lower_Leaves_being_of_a_blewish_green_colour_are_smaller and_narrower_than_those_up_higher,_and_stand_close thereto,_not_compassing_it;_but_as_they_grow_higher,_they do_more_and_more_encompass_the_Stalk,_until_it_wholly_(as it_were)_pass_through_them,_branching_toward_the_top_into many_parts,_where_the_Leaves_grow_smaller_again,_every_one standing_singly,_and_never_two_at_any_Joynt:_The_Flowers are_very_smal_and_yellow,_standing_in_tufts_at_the_heads of_the_Branches,_where_afterwards_grow_the_Seed,_smal_and blackish,_many_thick_thrust_together:_The_Root_is_smal, long,_and_woody,_perishing_every_yeer_after_Seed_time,_and rising_again_plentifully_of_its_own_sowing. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_found_growing_in_many_Corn_Fields,_and_Pasture grounds_in_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Thoroughwax_is_of_a_singular_good_use,_for_all_sorts_of Bruises_and_Wounds_either_inward_or_outward,_and_old Ulcers_and_Sores_likewise,_if_the_Decoction_of_the_Herb with_water_or_Wine_be_drunk,_and_the_places_washed therwith,_or_the_Juyce_or_green_Herb_bruised_or_boyled either_by_it_self,_or_with_other_Herbs_in_Oyl_or_Hogs Grease,_to_be_made_into_an_Oyntment_to_serve_all_the_yeer: {Note_334_here} The_Decoction_of_the_Herb,_or_the_Pouder_of_the_dried_Herb taken_inwardly,_and_the_same_or_the_green_Leaves_bruised and_applied_outwardly,_is_singular_good_to_cure_Ruptures and_Burstings,_especially_in_Children,_before_it_be_two old._Being_also_applied_with_a_little_Flower_and_Wax_to Childrens_Navils_that_stick_forth_it_helpeth_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 264 TORMENTIL # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_many_reddish_slender_weak_Branches_rising from_the_Root,_lying_upon_the_ground,_or_rather_leaning than_standing_upright,_with_many_short_Leaves_that_stand closer_to_the_Stalks_than_Cinkfoyl_doth_(which_this_is very_like)_with_the_Footstalk_encompassing_the_Branches_in several_places,_but_those_that_grow_next_to_the_ground_are set_upon_long_Footstalks,_each_whereof_are_like_the_Leaves of_Cinkfoyl,_but_somwhat_longer_and_lesser,_and_dented about_the_edges,_many_of_them_devided_but_into_five Leaves,_but_most_of_them_into_sevens_whence_it_is_also called_Setfoyl;_yet_some_may_have_six_and_some_eight, according_to_the_fertility_of_the_Soyl:_At_the_tops_of_the Brancbes_stand_diverse_smal_yellow_Flowers_consisting_of five_Leaves,_like_those_of_Cinkfoyl,_but_smaller._The Root_is_smaller_than_Bistort,_somwhat_thick,_but_blacker without,_and_not_so_red_within,_yet_somtimes_a_little crooked,_having_many_blackish_fibres_thereat. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_as_well_in_Woods_and_shadowy_places,_as_in the_open_Champion_Country,_about_the_borders_of_Fields_in many_places_of_this_Land,_and_almost_in_every_Broom_Field in_Essex. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_all_the_Summer_long. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Tormentil_is_most_excellent_to_stay_all_kind_of_Fluxes of_Blood_or_Humors,_in_man_or_woman,_whether_at_Nose, Mouth,_Belly,_or_any_Wound_in_the_Veins_or_elswhere:_The Juyce_of_the_Herb_or_Root_taken_in_drink,_not_only resisteth_all_Poyson_and_Venom_of_any_Creature,_but_of_the Plague_it_self,_and_Pestilential_Feavers,_and_contagious Diseases,_as_the_Pox,_Measels,_Purples,_&c._expelling_the Venom_and_Infection_from_the_Heart_by_sweating,_if_the green_Root_be_not_at_hand_to_be_had,_the_Pouder_of_the_dry Root_is_as_effectual_a_dram_thereof_being_taken_every morning:_The_Decoction_likewise_of_the_Herbs_and_Roots made_in_Wine_and_drunk_worketh_the_same_effect;_and_so doth_the_distilled_water_of_the_Herb_and_Root_being steeped_in_Wine_for_a_night,_and_then_distilled_in_Balneo Mariae._This_Water_thus_distilled_taken_with_some_Venice Treacle,_and_the_party_presently_laid_to_sweat_will certainly_(with_Gods_help)_expel_any_Venom_or_poyson,_or the_Plague,_Feaver,_&c._for_it_is_an_ingredient_of especial_respect_in_all_Antidotes_or_Counterpoysons. There_is_not_found_any_Root_more_effectual_to_help_any_Flux_of_the_Belly,_Stomach,_Spleen,_or_Blood_than_this,_to be_taken_inwardly,_or_applied_outwardly._The_Juyce_taken doth_wonderfully_open_Obstructions_of_the_Liver_and_Lungs, and_thereby_in_short_space_helpeth_the_yellow_Jaundice. {Note_335_here} Some_use_to_make_Cakes_hereof_as_well_to_stay_all_Fluxes, as_to_restrain_all_Chollerick_Belchings,_and_much vomitings_with_Loathings_in_the_Stomach:_The_Pouder_of_the dried_Root_made_up_with_the_white_of_an_Egg_and_baked_upon a_hot_Tile_will_do_it. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Andreus_Valesius_is_of_opinion,_That_the_Decoction_of this_Root_is_no_less_effectual_to_cure_the_French_Pox, than_Guajacum,_or_China_and_'tis_not_unlikely,_because_it so_mightily_resisteth_putrefaction:_Lobel_saith,_That Rondelitius_used_it_as_Hermodactils_for_Joynt-aches:_The Pouder_also,_or_Decoction_to_be_drunk,_or_to_sit_therein as_a_Bath_is_an_assured_Remedy_against_abortion_in_Women, if_it_proceed_from_the_over_Fluxibility_or_weakness_of_the inward_retentive_faculty:_as_also_a_Plaister_made therewith_and_Vinegar_applyed_to_the_Reins_of_the_Back, doth_much_help_not_only_this_but_also_those_that_cannot hold_their_Water,_the_Pouder_being_taken_in_the_Juyce_of Plantane;_and_it_is_also_commended_against_the_worms_in Children._It_is_very_powerful_in_Ruptures_and_Burstings: {Note_336_here} as_also_for_Bruises_and_Falls,_to_be_used_as_well_outward as_inwardly._The_Root_hereof_made_up_with_Pellitory_of Spain_and_Allum,_and_put_into_an_hollow_Tooth,_not_only asswageth_the_pain,_but_staieth_the_Flux_of_Humors_which caused_it,_Tormentil_is_no_less_effectual_and_powerful_a Remedy_for_outward_Wounds,_Sores,_and_Hurts,_than_for inward,_and_is_therefore_a_special_Ingredient_meet_to_be used_in_all_Wound_drinks,_Lotions,_and_Injections_for_foul corrupt_rotten_Sores_and_Ulcers,_of_the_Mouth,_Secrets,_or other_parts_of_the_Body._And_to_put_either_the_Juyce_or Pouder_of_the_Root_into_such_Oyntments,_Plaisters,_and such_things_that_are_to_be_applied_to_Wounds_and_Sores:_it also_dissolveth_all_Knots,_Kernels,_and_hardness_gathered about_the_Ears,_the_Throat,_and_Jaws_and_the_Kings_Evil_if the_Leaves_and_Roots_be_bruised_and_applied_thereto:_The same_also_easeth_the_pains_of_the_Sciatica_or_Hip-gout_by restraining_the_sharp_Humors_that_flow_thereto._The_Juyce of_the_Leaves_and_Roots_used_with_a_little_Vinegar,_is also_a_special_Remedy_against_the_running_Sores_of_the Head_or_other_parts,_Scabs_also_and_the_Itch,_or_any_such eruptions_in_the_Skin_proceeding_of_Salt_and_sharp_Humors. The_same_also_is_effectual_for_the_Piles_or_Hemorrhoids_if they_be_washed_and_bathed_therwith,_or_with_the_Distilled water_of_the_Herb_and_Roots:_It_is_found_also_helpful_to dry_up_any_sharp_Rhewm_that_distilleth_from_the_Head_into the_Eyes_causing,_redness,_pain,_waterings,_Itchings,_or the_like,_if_a_little_prepared_Tutia,_or_white_Amber_be used_with_the_Distilled_water_hereof:_Many_Women_use_this Water_as_a_secret_to_help_themselves_and_others_when_they are_troubled_with_the_too_much_flowing_of_the_Whites_or Reds,_both_to_drink_it,_and_inject_it_with_a_Syringe._And there's_enough,_only_remember,_the_Sun_challengeth_the Herb. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 265 TURNSOLE # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_greater_Turnsole_riseth_up_with_one_upright_Stalk about_a_foot_high_or_more,_deviding_it_self_almost_from the_bottom_into_diverse_smaller_Branches_of_a_hoary colour:_at_each_Joynt_of_the_Stalk_and_Branches_grow_two smal_broad_Leaves_somwhat_white_or_hoary_also:_At_the_tops of_the_Stalks_and_Branches_stand_many_small_white_Flowers consisting_of_four_and_somtimes_five_very_small_Leaves, set_in_order_one_about_another,_upon_a_smal_crooked_spike which_turneth_inwards_like_a_bowed_finger,_opening_by degrees_as_the_Flowers_blow_open;_after_which_in_their places_come_smal_corner'd_Seed,_four_for_the_most_part standing_together._The_Root_is_smal_and_threddy_perishing every_yeer,_and_the_Seed_shedding_every_yeer,_raiseth_it again_the_next_Spring. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_Gardens,_and_Flowreth_and_Seedeth_with_us in_England,_notwithstanding_it_is_not_natural_to_this Land,_but_to_Italy,_Spain,_and_France,_where_it_groweth plentifully. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Dioscorides_saith,_That_a_good_Handful_of_this,_which is_called_the_greater_Turnsole,_boyled_in_Water_and_drunk, purgeth_both_Choller_and_Flegm:_And_boyled_with_Cummin_and drunk,_helpeth_the_Stone_in_the_Reins,_Kidneys,_or {Note_337_here} Bladder,_provoketh_Urine_and_Womens_Courses,_and_causeth an_easie_and_speedy_delivery_in_Childbirth._The_Leaves bruised_and_applied_to_places_pained_with_the_Gout,_or that_have_been_out_of_joynt_and_newly_set_are_full_of_pain, do_give_much_ease._The_Seed,_and_the_Juyce_of_the_Leaves also_being_rubbed_with_a_little_Salt_upon_Warts,_Wens,_and other_hard_Kernels_in_the_Face,_Eyelids,_or_any_other_part of_the_Body,_will_by_often_using_take_them_away. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text 'Tis_an_Herb_of_the_Sun,_and_a_good_one_too. = # ## # chapter 266 MEADOW_TREFOYL # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_well_known,_especially_by_the_name_of Honeysuckles,_White_and_Red,_that_I_need_not_describe them. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_grow_almost_everywhere_in_this_Land. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Dodoneus_saith,_The_Leaves_and_Flowers_are_good_to_ease the_griping_pains_of_the_Guts,_the_Herb_being_boyled_and used_in_a_Clyster:_If_the_Herb_be_made_into_a_Pultis_and applied_to_Inflamations,_it_will_ease_them._The_Juyce dropped_into_the_Eyes_is_a_familier_Medicine_with_many Country_people_to_take_away_the_Pin_and_Web_(as_they_call it)_in_the_Eyes,_it_also_allayeth_the_Heat_and bloodshooting_of_them:_Country_people_do_also_in_many {Note_338_here} places_drink_the_Juyce_hereof_against_the_biting_of_an Adder,_and_having_boyled_the_Herb_in_water,_they_first wash_the_place_with_the_Decoction,_and_then_lay_some_of the_Herb_also_to_the_hurt_place._The_Herb_also_bruised and_heated_between_two_Tiles,_and_applied_hot_to_the share,_causeth_them_to_make_water_who_had_it_stop'd before:_It_is_held_likewise_to_be_good_for_Wounds,_and_to take_away_Scars._The_Decoction_of_the_Herb_and_Flowers with_the_Seed_and_Root_taken_for_some_time,_helpeth_Women that_are_troubled_with_the_Whites._The_Seed_and_Flowers boyled_in_Water,_and_after_made_into_a_Pultis_with_some Oyl_and_applied,_helpeth_hard_Swellings_and_Impostumes. {Note_339_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Of_Trefoyl_or_three_leaved_Gras,_there_are_very_many sorts_described_by_Authors,_but_one_I_have_found_out_which I_never_red_of,_the_Leaf_is_but_small_and_it_beareth_a small_yellow_Flower,_in_the_midst_of_each_Leaf_of_the Herb,_is_a_perfect_picture_of_a_Heart_in_red_colour,_it grows_plentifully_in_a_Field_between_Longford_and_Bow; also_I_found_one_Root_in_the_High-way_between_Chadwel_and Rumford_in_Essex,_as_also_another_in_the_High-way_between Horn-Church_and_Upminster_in_the_same_County,_the_tast_is somthing_more_hot_and_spicy_than_the_tast_of_the_rest_is. = # ## # chapter 267 TUTSAN # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_many_brownish_shining_round_Stalks,_crested all_the_length_thereof,_rising_to_be_two_and_somtimes three_foot_high,_branching_forth_even_from_the_bottom, having_diverse_Joynts,_and_at_each_of_them_two_fair_large Leaves_standing,_of_a_dark_blewish_green_colour_on_the upper_side,_and_of_a_yellowish_green_underneath,_turning reddish_towards_Autumn,_but_abiding_on_the_Branches_all the_Winter:_At_the_tops_of_the_Stalks_and_Branches_stand large_yellow_Flowers,_and_Heads_with_Seed,_which_being greenish_at_the_first,_and_afterwards_reddish,_turn_to_be of_a_blackish_purple_colour_when_they_are_through_ripe, with_smal_brownish_Seed_within_them,_and_then_yield_a reddish_Juyce_or_Liquor,_of_a_reasonable_good_scent, somwhat_resinous,_and_of_an_harsh_or_stiptich_tast,_as_the Leaves_also_and_the_Flowers_be,_although_much_less,_but_do not_yield_such_a_cleer_Claret_Wine_Liquor_as_some_say_it doth:_The_Root_is_brownish,_somwhat_great,_hard,_and woody,_spreading_well_in_the_ground. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_in_many_Woods,_Groves,_and_Woody_Grounds,_as Parks_and_Forrests,_and_by_Hedg_sides_in_many_places_of this_Land,_as_in_Hampsted_Wood,_by_Ratley_in_Essex,_in_the Wild_of_Kent,_and_in_many_other_places_needless_to_recite. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_later_than_St._Johns,_or_St._Peters_wort. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Tutsan_purgeth_Chollerick_Humors_as_St._Peters-wort_is said_to_do,_for_therein_it_worketh_the_same_effects,_both to_help_the_Sciatica_and_Gout,_and_to_heal_burnings_by fire:_It_stayeth_also_the_bleeding_of_Wounds,_if_either the_green_Herb_be_bruised,_or_the_pouder_of_the_dry_be applied_thereto._It_hath_been_accounted_and_certainly_is {Note_340_here} a_Soveraign_Herb_to_heal_any_Wound_or_Sore_either outwardly_or_inwardly,_and_therfore_alwaies_used_in Drinks,_Lotions,_Balms,_Oyls,_Oyntments_for_any_sort_of green_Wound,_or_old_Ulcers_and_Sores,_in_all_which_the continual_experience_of_former_Ages_hath_confirmed_the_use thereof_to_be_admirable_good,_though_it_be_not_so_much_in use_now_as_when_Physitians_and_Chirurgeons_were_so_wise_as to_use_Herbs_more_than_now_they_do. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text It_is_an_Herb_of_Saturn_and_a_most_noble_Antivererian. = # ## # chapter 268 GARDEN_VALERIAN # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_a_thick_short_grayish_Root_lying_for_the_most part_above_ground,_shooting_forth_on_all_sides_other_such like_small_pieces_or_Roots,_which_have_all_of_them_many long_and_great_strings_or_fibres_under_them,_in_the ground,_whereby_it_draweth_nourishment._From_the_Heads_of these_Roots_spring_up_many_green_Leaves,_which_at_first are_somewhat_broad_and_long_without_any_devision_at_all_in them,_or_denting_on_the_edges,_but_those_that_rise_up after_are_more_and_more_devided_on_each_side,_some_to_the middle_Rib,_being_winged,_as_made_of_many_Leaves_together on_a_Stalk,_&_those_upon_the_Stalk_in_like_manner_are_more devided,_but_smaller_towards_the_top_than_below:_The_Stalk riseth_to_be_a_yard_high_or_more,_somtimes_branched_at_the top,_wth_many_smal_whitish_Flowers,_somtimes_dash'd_over at_the_edges_with_a_pale_purplish_colour,_of_a_little scent:_which_passing_away_there_followeth_small_brownish white_Seed_that_is_easily_carried_away_with_the_wind._The Root_smelleth_more_strong_than_either_Leaf_or_Flower,_and is_of_more_use_in_Medicine. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_generally_kept_with_us_in_our_Gardens. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June_and_July,_and_continueth_Flowring until_the_Frosts_pull_it_down. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Dioscorides_saith,_That_the_Garden_Valerian_hath_a warming_Faculty,_and_that_being_dryed_and_given_to_drink, it_provoketh_Urine_and_helpeth_the_Strangury:_The Decoction_therof_taken_doth_the_like_also,_and_taketh_away pains_of_the_sides,_provoketh_Womens_Courses_and_is_used in_Antidotes._Pliny_saith,_That_the_Pouder_of_the_Root given_in_drink,_or_the_Decoction_thereof_taken,_helpeth all_stoppings_and_stranglings_in_any_part_of_the_Body, whether_they_proceed_of_pains_in_the_Chest_or_sides,_and taketh_them_away._The_Root_of_Valerian_boyled_with Liquoris,_Raisons,_and_Annis_Seed,_is_singular_good_for those_that_are_short_winded,_and_for_those_that_are troubled_with_the_Cough,_and_helpeth_to_open_the_passages, and_to_expectorate_Flegm_easily._It_is_given_to_those {Note_341_here} that_are_bitten_or_stung_by_any_Venemous_Creature,_being boyled_in_Wine._It_is_of_especial_Vertue_against_the Plague,_the_Decoction_thereof_being_drunk,_and_the_Root being_used_to_smell_unto;_It_helpeth_also_to_expel_the wind_in_the_Belly._The_green_Herb_with_the_Root_taken fresh,_being_bruised_and_applied_to_the_Head_taketh_away the_pains_and_prickings_therein,_staieth_Rhewms_and_thin Distillations,_and_being_boyled_in_white_Wine,_and_the drop_thereof_put_into_the_eye,_taketh_away_the_dimness_of the_sight,_or_any_Pin_or_Web_therein:_It_is_of_excellent property_to_heal_any_inward_Sores_or_Wounds,_as_also_for outward_Hurts_or_Wounds,_and_draweth_any_Splinter_or_Thorn out_of_the_Flesh. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 269 VERVAIN # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_Vervain,_hath_somwhat_long_and_broad_Leaves next_the_ground_deeply_gash'd_about_the_edges_and_some only_deeply_dented_or_cut_all_alike,_of_a_blackish_green colour_on_the_upper_side,_and_somwhat_gray_underneath:_The Stalk_is_square_branched_into_several_parts,_rising_about two_foot_high,_especially_if_you_reckon_the_long_spike_of Flowers_at_the_tops_of_them,_which_are_set_on_all_sides one_above_another,_and_somtimes_two_or_three_together, being_small_and_gaping,_of_a_Purplish_blew_colour,_and white_intermixt;_after_which_come_small_round_Seed_in small_and_somwhat_long_Heads:_The_Root_is_small_and_long, but_of_no_use. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_generally_throughout_this_Land_in_diverse places_by_the_Hedges_and_way_sides,_and_other_wast grounds. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_about_July,_and_the_Seed_is_ripe_soon after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Vervain_is_hot_and_dry,_bitter,_opening_Obstructions, clensing,_and_healing,_It_helpeth_the_yellow_Jaundice,_the Dropsie,_and_the_Gout,_the_defects_of_the_Reins_and_Lungs, and_generally,_all_inward_pains_and_torments_of_the_Body, the_Leaves_being_boyled_and_drunk;_The_same_is_held_to_be good_against_the_bitings_of_Serpents,_and_other_Venemous Beasts;_and_against_the_Plague,_and_both_Tertian_and Quartane_Agues,_killeth_and_expelleth_Worms_in_the_Belly, and_causeth_a_good_colour_in_the_Face_and_Body, strengthneth_as_well_as_correcteth_the_Diseases_of_the Liver_and_Spleen,_is_very_effectual_in_all_Diseases_of_the Stomach_and_Lungs,_as_Coughs,_shortness_of_Breath_and Wheesings,_and_is_singular_good_against_the_Dropsie,_to_be drunk_with_some_Peony_Seeds,_bruised_and_put_thereto;_and is_no_less_prevalent_for_the_defects_of_the_Reins_and Bladder,_to_clense_them_of_those_Humors_that_ingender_the Stone,_and_helpeth_to_break_the_Stone_and_to_expel_Gravel: {Note_342_here} It_consolidateth_and_healeth_also_all_Wounds_both_inward and_outward,_and_stayeth_bleedings,_and_used_with_some Honey_healeth_all_old_Ulcers_and_Fistulaes_in_the_Legs_or other_parts_of_the_Body,_as_also_those_Ulcers_that_happen in_the_Mouth;_or_used_with_old_Hogs_grease_it_helpeth_the Swellings_and_pains_of_the_secret_parts_in_man_or_Woman, as_also_for_the_Piles_and_Hemorrhoids:_Applied_with_some Oyl_of_Roses_and_Vinegar_unto_the_Forehead_and_Temples,_it easeth_the_inveterate_pains_and_ach_of_the_Head,_and_is good_for_those_that_are_Frenetick._The_Leaves_bruised,_or the_Juyce_of_them_mixed_with_some_Vinegar_doth_wonderfully clense_the_Skin,_and_taketh_away_Morphew,_Freckles, Pustulaes,_and_other_such_like_Inflamations_and deformities_of_the_Skin_in_any_part_of_the_Body._The distilled_water_of_the_Herb_when_it_is_in_his_full strength,_dropped_into_the_Eyes,_clenseth_them_from_Films, Clouds,_or_mists_that_darken_the_sight,_and_wonderfully strengtheneth_the_Optick_Nerves;_The_said_Water_is very_powerful_in_all_the_Diseases_aforesaid_either_inward or_outward,_whether_they_be_old_corroding_Sores,_or_green Wounds. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text This_also_is_an_Herb_of_Venus,_and_an_excellent_Herb for_the_Womb,_to_strengthen_it_and_remedy_all_the_cold griefs_of_it,_as_Plantane_doth_the_hot,_the_Herb_bruised and_hung_about_the_Neck_helps_the_Headach. = # ## # chapter 270 VINE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_Leaves_of_the_English_Vine_(I_do_not_intend_to_send you_to_the_Canaries_for_a_Medicine)_being_boyled_make_a good_Lotion_for_sore_Mouths,_being_boyled_with_Barley_Meal into_a_Pultis,_it_cools_Inflamations_of_Wounds,_the droppings_of_the_Vine_when_'tis_cut_in_the_spring,_which Country_people_call_Tears,_being_boyled_into_a_Syrup_with {Note_343_here} Sugar_and_taken_inwardly,_is_excellent_to_stay_Womens longings_after_every_thing_they_see,_which_is_a_Disease many_Women_with_Child_are_subject_too;_the_Decoction_of Vine_Leaves_in_white_Wine_doth_the_like:_also_the_Tears_of the_Vine_drunk,_two_or_three_spoonfuls_at_a_time,_breaks the_Stone_in_the_Bladder:_This_is_a_very_good_Remedy,_and it_is_discreetly_done_to_kill_a_Vine_to_cure_a_Man,_but the_Salt_of_the_Leaves_is_held_to_be_better. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_Ashes_of_the_burnt_Branches_will_make_Teeth_that are_as_black_as_a_coal_to_be_as_white_as_snow_if_you_do but_every_morning_rub_them_with_it. = # ## # chapter 271 VIOLETS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These,_both_Tame_and_Wild,_are_so_well_known_that_they need_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_until_the_end_of_July,_but_are_best_in March_and_the_beginning_of_April. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text All_the_Violets_are_cold_and_moist_while_they_are_fresh and_green,_and_are_used_to_cool_any_heat_or_distemperature of_the_Body,_either_inwardly_or_outwardly,_as_inflamations in_the_Eyes,_in_the_Matix_or_Fundament,_in_Impostumes, also_and_hot_Swellings,_to_drink_the_Decoction_of_the Leaves_or_Flowers_made_with_Water_or_Wine,_or_to_apply them_Pultis_wise_to_the_grieved_place,_it_likewise_easeth pains_in_the_Head,_caused_through_want_of_sleep;_or_in any_place_arising_of_heat,_being_applied_in_the_same manner,_or_with_Oyl_of_Roses._A_dram_weight_of_the_dried Leaves_of_the_Flowers_of_Violets_(but_the_Leaves_more strongly)_doth_purge_the_Body_of_Chollerick_Humors,_and asswageth_the_heat_being_taken_in_a_draught_of_Wine_or_any other_Drink:_The_Pouder_of_the_purple_Leaves_of_the Flowers_only_pick'd_and_dried,_and_drunk_in_Water_is_said to_help_the_Quinsie,_and_the_Falling-sickness_in_Children, especially_in_the_beginning_of_the_Disease._The_Flowers_of the_White_Violets_ripeneth_and_dissolveth_Swellings._The Herb_or_Flowers_while_they_are_fresh,_or_the_Flowers_when they_are_dry,_are_effectual_in_the_Plurisie,_and_all Diseases_of_Lungs,_to_lenefie_the_sharpness_of_hot_Rhewms, and_the_Hoarsness_of_the_Throat,_the_heat_also,_and sharpness_of_Urine,_and_all_pains_of_the_Back,_or_Reins {Note_344_here} and_the_Bladder:_It_is_good_also_for_the_Liver_and_the Jaundice,_and_in_al_hot_Agues_to_cool_the_Heat_and_quench the_Thirst:_But_the_Syrup_of_Violets_is_of_most_use_and_of better_effect,_being_taken_in_some_convenient_Liquor;_and if_a_little_of_the_Juyce_or_Syrup_of_Lemmons_be_put_to_it, or_a_few_drops_of_the_Oyl_of_Vitriol,_it_is_made_thereby the_more_powerful_to_cool_the_heat_and_to_quench_the Thirst,_and_giveth_to_the_drink_a_Clarret_Wine_colour,_and a_fine_tart_rellish,_pleasing_the_tast._Violets_taken,_or made_up_with_Honey_doth_more_clense_than_cool,_and_with Sugar_contrary-wise._The_dryed_Flowers_of_Violets_are accounted_among_the_Cordial_Drinks,_Pouders,_and_other Medicines_especially_where_cooling_Cordials_are_necessary:_The_green_Leaves_are_used_with_other_Herbs,_to_make Plaisters_and_Pultisces_for_Inflamations_and_Swellings, and_to_ease_pains_wheresoever,_arising_of_heat,_and_for the_Piles_also,_being_fried_with_Yolks_of_Eggs_and_applied therto. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text Tansies_or_Heartsease_are_like_unto_Violets_in_all their_operations_but_somwhat_hotter_and_dryer,_yet_very temperate,_and_by_viscuous_Juyce_therein_doth_somwhat mollifie,_yet_less_than_Mallows:_It_is_conducing_in_like manner_as_Violets_to_the_hot_Diseases_of_the_Chest_and Lungs:_for_Agues,_Convulsions,_and_Falling-sickness_in Children._The_Decoction_helpeth_Itch_and_Scabs_being bathed_therwith:_It_is_said_also_to_soder_green_Wounds, and_to_help_old_Sores,_the_Juyce_or_distilled_Water thereof_being_drunk. = # ## # chapter 272 VIPERS_BUGLOSS # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text This_hath_many_long_rough_Leaves_lying_on_the_ground, from_among_which_rise_up_diverse_hard_round_Stalks,_very rough,_as_if_they_were_thick_set_wth_prickles_or_hairs, wherein_are_set_such_like_long_rough_hairy_or_prickly_sad green_Leavs,_somwhat_narrow;_the_middle_Rib_for_the_most part_being_white._The_Flowers_stand_at_the_tops_of_the Stalks,_branched_forth_into_many_long_spiked_Leaves_of Flowers,_bowing_or_turning_like_the_Turnsole,_all_of_them opening_for_the_most_part_on_the_one_side,_which_are_long and_hollow,_turning_up_the_Brims_a_little,_of_a_Purplish Violet_colour_in_them_that_are_fully_blown,_but_more reddish_while_they_are_in_the_Bud,_as_also_upon_their decay_and_withering;_but_in_some_places_of_a_paler_purple colour,_with_a_long_pointel_in_the_middle,_feathered_or parted_at_the_top:_After_the_Flowers_are_fallen_the_Seeds growing_to_be_ripe,_are_blackish,_cornered_and_pointed somwhat_like_unto_the_Head_of_a_Viper._The_Root_is somwhat_great_and_blackish,_and_woolly,_when_it_groweth toward_Seed_time;_and_perisheth_in_the_Winter. = There_is_another_sort_little_differing_from_the_former, only_in_that_it_beareth_white_Flowers. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_first_groweth_wild_almost_every_where._That_with white_Flowers,_about_the_Castle_Walls_of_Lewes_in_Sussex. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_Summer,_and_their_Seed_is_ripe_quickly after. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_an_especial_Remedy_against_the_biting_of_the Viper,_and_of_all_other_Venemous_Beasts_or_Serpents,_as also_against_poyson_and_poysonful_Herbs._Dioscorides_and others_say,_That_whosoever_shall_take_of_the_Herb_or_Root {Note_345_here} before_they_be_bitten,_shall_not_be_hurt_by_the_poyson_of any_Serpent._The_Roots_or_Seeds_are_thought_to_be_most effectual_to_comfort_the_heart,_and_expel_Sadness,_or cause_less_Melancholly,_it_tempers_the_Blood,_and_allayeth the_hot_Fits_of_Agues:_The_Seed_drunk_in_Wine_procureth abundance_of_Milk_in_Womens_Brests._The_same_also_being taken_easeth_the_pains_in_the_Loyns,_Back,_and_Kidneys: The_distilled_Water_of_the_Herb_when_it_is_in_Flower,_or his_chiefest_strength,_is_excellent_to_be_applied_either inwardly_or_outwardly_for_all_the_Griefs_aforesaid._There is_a_Syrup_made_hereof_very_effectual_for_the_comforting of_the_Heart,_and_expelling_Sadness_and_Melancholly. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 273 WALL-FLOWERS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_Garden_kinds_are_so_well_known_that_they_need_no Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_single_Wall-Flowers_which_grow_wild_abroad, hath_sundry_smal_long,_narrow,_and_dark_green_Leaves,_set without_order_upon_smal_round_whitish_woody_Stalks_which bear_at_the_tops_diverse_single_yellow_Flowers_one_above another,_every_one_having_four_Leaves_apiece,_and_of_a very_sweet_scent:_after_which_come_long_Pods_containing reddish_Seed._The_Root_is_white,_hard_and_threddy. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_upon_old_Church_Walls,_and_old_Walls_of_many Houses,_and_on_other_stone_Walls_in_diverse_places._The other_sorts_in_Gardens_only. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text All_the_single_kinds_do_Flower_many_times_in_the_end_of Autumn,_and_if_the_Winter_be_mild,_all_the_Winter_long, but_especially_in_the_Months_of_February,_March,_and April,_and_until_the_heat_of_the_Spring_do_spend_them:_But the_double_kinds_continue_not_Flowring_in_that_manner_all the_yeer_along,_although_they_Flower_very_early_somtimes, and_in_some_places_very_late. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Galen_in_his_seventh_Book_of_Simple_Medicines_saith, That_the_yellow_Wall-flowers_worketh_more_powerfully_than any_of_the_other_kinds._and_is_therefore_of_more_use_in {Note_346_here} Physick;_It_clenseth_the_Blood_and_freeth_the_Liver_and Reins_from_Obstructions,_provoketh_Womens_Courses, expelleth_the_Secondine_and_dead_Child,_helpeth_the hardness_and_pains_of_the_Mother,_and_of_the_Spleen_also, stayeth_Inflamations_and_Swellings,_comforteth_and strengthneth_any_weak_part,_or_out_of_Joynt:_helpeth_to clense_the_Eyes_from_mistiness_and_Films_on_them,_and_to clense_foul_and_filthy_Ulcers_in_the_Mouth_or_any_other part,_and_is_a_singular_Remedy_for_the_Gout,_and_all_Aches and_Pains_in_the_Joynts_and_Sinews._A_Conserve_made_of the_Flowers_is_used_for_a_Remedy_both_for_the_Apoplexie and_Palsey. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 274 WALNUT_TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text This_is_so_well_known,_that_it_needeth_no_Description. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Blossometh_early,_before_the_Leaves_come_forth,_and the_Fruit_is_ripe_in_September. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Bark_of_the_Tree,_doth_bind_and_dry_very_much,_and the_Leaves_are_much_of_the_same_temperature,_but_the Leaves_when_they_are_older,_are_heating_and_drying_the Second_Degree,_and_harder_of_digestion_than_when_they_are fresh,_which_by_reason_of_their_sweetness_are_more pleasing_and_better_digesting_in_the_Stomach,_and_taken with_sweet_Wine_they_move_the_Belly_downwards;_but_being old,_they_grieve_the_Stomach,_and_in_hot_Bodies_cause Choller_to_abound,_and_the_Headach,_and_are_an_enemy_to those_that_have_the_Cough:_But_are_less_hurtful_to_those that_have_colder_Stomachs,_and_are_said_to_kill_the_broad Worms_in_the_Belly_or_Stomach._If_they_be_taken_with Onions,_Salt,_and_Honey,_they_help_the_biting_of_a_Mad Dog,_or_the_Venom_or_infectious_poyson_of_any_Beast_&c. {Note_347_here} Oneus_Pompeius_found_in_the_Treasury_of_Methridates_King of_Pontus,_when_he_was_overthrown,_a_Scrowl_of_his_own Hand-writing,_containing_a_Medicine_against_any_Poyson_and Infection,_which_is_this:_Take_two_dry_Walnuts,_and_as many_good_Figgs,_and_twenty_Leaves_of_Rue_bruised_and beaten_together_with_two_or_three_Corns_of_Salt,_and twenty_Juniper_Berries,_which_taken_every_morning_fasting, preserveth_from_danger_of_Poyson_or_Infection,_that_day_it is_taken._The_Juyce_of_the_outer_green_Husks,_boyled_up with_Honey,_is_an_excellent_gargle_for_sore_Mouths,_the Heat_and_Inflamations_in_the_Throat_and_Stomach:_The Kernels_when_they_grow_old_are_more_Oyly,_and_therfore_not so_fit_to_be_eaten,_but_are_then_used_to_heal_the_Wounds of_the_Sinews,_Gangrenes,_and_Carbuncles;_The_said_Kernels being_burned,_are_then_very_astringent,_and_will_then_stay Lasks_and_Womens_Courses,_being_taken_in_red_Wine;_and stay_the_falling_of_the_Hair_and_make_it_fair,_being anointed_with_Oyl_and_Wine;_The_green_Husks_will_do_the like_being_used_in_the_same_manner._The_Kernels_beaten with_Rue_and_Wine,_being_applied,_helpeth_the_Quinsie;_and bruised_with_some_Honey_and_applied_to_the_Ears,_easeth the_pains_and_Inflamations_of_them:_A_piece_of_the_green Husk_put_unto_a_hollow_Tooth,_easeth_the_pains._The Catkins_hereof_taken_before_they_fall_off,_dried_and_given a_dram_thereof_in_pouder_with_white_Wine,_wonderfully helpeth_those_that_are_troubled_with_the_rising_of_the Mother._The_Oyl_that_is_pressed_out_of_the_Kernels,_is very_profitably_taken_inward_like_Oyl_of_Almonds,_to_help the_Chollick,_and_to_expel_wind_very_effectually,_an_ounce or_two_thereof_may_be_taken_at_a_time._The_yong_green Nuts_taken_before_they_be_half_ripe_and_preserved_with Sugar,_are_of_good_use_for_those_that_have_weak_Stomachs, or_Defluxions_thereon._The_distilled_water_of_the_green {Note_348_here} Husk_before_they_be_half_ripe,_is_of_excellent_use_to_cool the_heat_of_Agues,_being_drunk_an_ounce_or_two_at_a_time, as_also_to_resist_the_Infection_of_the_Plague,_if_some thereof_be_also_applied_to_the_Sores_thereof:_The_same also_cooleth_the_heat_of_green_Wounds_and_old_Ulcers,_and healeth_them_being_bathed_therewith:_The_distilled_Water of_the_green_Husks_being_ripe_when_they_are_shelled_from the_Nuts,_being_drunk_with_a_little_Vinegar,_is_also_found by_experience_to_be_good_for_those_that_are_infected_with the_Plague,_so_as_before_the_taking_therof_of_a_Vein_be opened._The_said_Water_is_very_good_against_the_Quinsin being_gargled_and_bathed_therewith,_and_wonderfully helpeth_Deafness,_the_Noise,_and_other_pains_in_the_Ears. The_Distilled_water_of_the_yong_green_Leaves_in_the_end_of May_performeth_a_singular_cure_on_foul_running_Ulcers_and Sores,_to_be_bathed_with_wet_Cloathes_or_Spunges_applied to_them_evening_and_morning. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 275 WOLD_WELD # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_common_kind_groweth_bushing_with_many_Leaves,_long, narrow,_and_flat_upon_the_ground,_of_a_dark,_blewish, green_colour,_somwhat_like_unto_Woad,_but_nothing_so large,_a_little_crumpled_and_as_it_were_round_pointed which_do_so_abide_the_firt_yeer:_And_the_next_Spring_from among_them_rise_diverse_round_Stalks_two_or_three_foot high,_beset_with_many_such_like_Leaves_thereon,_but smaller,_and_shooting_forth_some_smal_Branches,_which_with_the_Stalks_carry_many_smal_yellow_Flowers_in_a_long_spiked Head_at_the_tops_of_them_where_afterwards_come_the_Seed, which_is_small_and_black_inclosed_in_Heads_that_are devided_at_the_tops_into_four_parts._The_Root_is_long, white,_and_thick,_abiding_the_Winter:_The_whol_Herb changeth_to_be_yellow_after_it_hath_been_in_Flower_a while. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_groweth_every_where_by_the_way_sides_in_moist grounds_as_well_as_dry,_in_Corners_of_Fields_and_by_Lanes: and_somtimes_all_over_the_Field;_in_Sussex_and_Kent_they call_it_Greenweed. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_in_Flower_about_June. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Mathiolus_saith,_That_the_Root_hereof_cutteth_tough Flegm,_digesteth_raw_Flegm,_thinneth_gross_Humors, dissolveth_hard_Tumors,_and_openeth_Obstructions._Some {Note_349_here} do_highly_commend_it_against_the_bitings_of_Venemous Creatures,_to_be_taken_inwardly_and_applyed_outwardly_to the_hurt_place;_as_also_for_the_Plague_or_Pestilence._The People_in_some_Countries_of_this_Land_do_use_to_bruise_the Herb_and_lay_it_to_Cuts_or_Wounds_in_the_Hands_or_Legs_to heal_them. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 276 WHEAT # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_several_kinds_hereof_are_so_well_known_unto_almost all_people_that_it_is_altogether_needless_to_write_any Description_thereof. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Dioscorides_saith,_That_to_eat_the_Corns_of_green_Wheat is_hurtful_to_the_Stomach,_and_breedeth_Worms._Pliny saith,_That_the_Corns_of_Wheat_toasted_upon_an_Iron_Pan and_eaten,_is_a_pleasant_Remedy_for_those_that_are_chilled with_cold._The_Oyl_pressed_from_Wheat_between_two_thick Plates_of_Iron_or_Copper_heated,_healeth_all_Tetters_and Ringworms_being_used_warm,_and_hereby_Galen_saith_he_hath known_many_to_be_cured._Mathiolus_commendeth_the_same_Oyl to_be_put_into_hollow_Ulcers_to_heal_them_up,_and_it_is also_good_for_Chops_in_the_Hands_or_Feet,_and_to_make_a rugged_Skin_smooth. {Note_350_here} = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit P text The_green_Corns_of_Wheat_being_chewed,_and_applied_to the_place_bitten_by_a_mad_Dog,_healeth_it:_Slices_of_Wheat Bread_soaked_in_Red_Rose-water,_and_applied_to_the_Eyes that_are_hot,_red,_and_inflamed,_or_blood-shotten,_helpeth them._Hot_Bread_applyed_for_an_hour_at_a_time_three_daies together,_perfectly_healeth_the_Kernels_in_the_Throat commonly_called_the_Kings_Evil._The_Flower_of_Wheat mixed_with_the_Juyce_of_Henbane,_stayeth_the_Flux_of Humors_to_the_Joynts_being_laid_theron:_The_said_Meal boyled_in_Vinegar_helpeth_the_shrinking_of_the_Sinews saith_Pliny;_and_mixed_with_Vinegar_and_Honey_boyled together,_healeth_all_Freckles,_Spots,_and_Pimples_on_the Face._Wheat_Flower,_mixed_with_the_Yolk_of_an_Eg,_Honey, and_Turpentine,_doth_draw,_clense,_and_heal,_any_Boyl, Plague_Sore,_or_foul_Ulcer._The_Bran_of_Wheat_Meal steeped_in_sharp_Vinegar,_and_then_bound_in_a_Linnen Cloth,_and_rubbed_on_those_places_that_have_the_Scurf, Morphew,_Scabs,_or_Leprosie,_wil_take_them_away,_the_Body being_first_well_purged_and_prepared._The_Decoction_of the_Bran_of_Wheat_or_Barley,_is_of_good_use_to_bath_those places_that_are_Bursten_by_a_Rupture:_and_the_said_Bran boyled_in_good_Vinegar,_and_appled_to_swollen_Breasts, helpeth_them,_and_stayeth_all_Inflamations;_it_helpeth also_the_bitings_of_Vipers_(which_I_take_to_be_no_other but_our_English_Adder)_and_all_other_Venemous_Creatures. {Note_351_here} The_Leaves_of_Wheat_Meal_applied_with_some_Salt,_taketh away_hoarness_of_the_Skin,_Wharts,_and_hard_Knots_in_the Flesh._Starch_moistned_with_Rosewater_and_laid_to_the Cods_taketh_away_their_Itching._Wafers_put_in_Water_and drunk,_stayeth_the_Lask_and_Bloody_Flux,_and_is_profitably used_both_inward_and_outwardly_for_the_Ruptures_in Children:_Boyled_in_Water_unto_a_thick_Gelly_and_taken,_it stayeth_spitting_of_Blood:_and_boyled_with_Mints_and Butter_it_helpeth_the_hoarsness_of_the_Throat. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 277 WILLOW-TREE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text These_are_so_well_known_that_they_need_no_Description: I_shall_therefore_only_shew_you_the_Vertues_thereof. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Both_the_Leaves,_Bark,_and_the_Seed_are_used_to_stanch bleeding_of_Wounds,_and_at_Mouth_and_Nose,_spitting_of Blood,_and_all_other_Fluxes_of_Blood_in_man_or_woman,_and to_stay_Vomiting,_and_provocation_thereunto,_if_the Decoction_of_them_in_Wine_be_drunk._It_helpeth_also_to stay_thin,_hot,_sharp,_salt_Distillations_from_the_Head upon_the_Lungs_causing_a_Consumption:_The_Leaves_bruised with_some_Pepper_and_drunk_in_Wine,_much_helpeth_the_wind Chollick._The_Leaves_bruised_and_boyled_in_Wine_and_drunk staieth_the_heat_of_Lust_in_man_or_woman,_and_quite extinguisheth_it,_if_it_be_long_used;_The_Seed_is_also_of the_same_effect._The_Water_that_is_gathered_from_the Willow_when_it_flowreth,_the_Bark_being_slit,_and_a fitting_Vessel_set_to_receive_it,_is_very_good_for_redness and_dimness_of_Sight,_for_films_that_grow_over_the_Eyes, and_stay_the_Rhewms_that_fall_into_them,_to_provoke_Urin_being_stopped_if_it_be_drunk_and_to_cleer_the_Face_and Skin_from_Spots_and_Discolourings._Galen_saith,_The {Note_352_here} Flowers_have_an_admirable_faculty_in_drying_up_Humors, beeing_a_Medicine_without_any_sharpness_or_corrosion:_You may_boyl_them_in_white_Wine,_and_drunk_as_much_as_you_will (So_you_drink_not_your_self_drunk.)_The_Bark_work_the same_effects,_if_used_in_the_same_manner,_and_the_Tree hath_alwaies_Bark_upon_it_though_not_alwaies_Flowers:_The Burnt_ashes_of_the_Bark,_being_mixed_with_Vinegar_taketh away_Warts,_Corns,_and_Superfluous_Flesh_being_applied_to the_place._The_Decoction_of_the_Leaves_or_Bark_in_Wine, takes_away_Scurf_or_Dandriff_by_washing_the_place_with_it: 'Tis_a_fine_cool_Tree,_The_Boughs_of_which_are_very convenient_to_be_placed_in_the_Chamber_of_one_sick_of_a Feaver. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 278 WOAD # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_hath_diverse_large_Leaves,_long,_and_somwhat_broad withal,_like_to_those_of_the_greater_Plantane,_but_larger, thicker,_of_a_greenish_colour_and_somwhat_blew_withal: From_among_which_Leaves_riseth_up_a_lusty_Stalk_three_or four_foot_high,_with_diverse_Leaves_set_thereon;_The higher_the_Stalk_riseth,_the_smaller_are_the_Leaves,_at the_top_it_spreadeth_into_diverse_Branches,_at_the_ends_of which_appear_pretty_little_yellow_Flowers,_and_after_they pass_away_like_other_Flowers_of_the_Field,_come_Husks, long,_and_somwhat_flat_withal,_in_form_they_resemble_a Tongue,_in_colour_they_are_black,_and_they_hang_bobbing downwards._The_Seed_contained_within_these_Husks_(if_it be_a_little_chewed)_gives_an_Azure_colour._The_Root_is white_and_long. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_sowed_in_Fields_for_the_benefit_of_it,_where those_that_sow_it_cut_it_three_times_a_yeer. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowreth_in_June,_but_is_long_after_before_the_Seed is_ripe. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Some_People_affirm_the_Plant_to_be_destructive_to_Bees, which_if_it_be_I_cannot_help_it:_They_say_it_possesseth Bees_with_a_Flux,_but_that_I_can_hardly_beleeve,_unless Bees_be_contrary_to_all_other_Creatures,_I_should_rather think_it_possesseth_them_with_the_contrary_Disease,_the Herb_being_exceeding_drying_and_binding._However,_if_any Bees_be_diseased_thereby,_the_cure_is_to_set_Urine_by {Note_353_here} them,_but_set_it_in_such_a_Vessel_that_they_cannot_drown themselves,_which_may_be_remedied_if_you_put_pieces_of Cork_in_it._I_told_you_before_the_Herb_was_drying_and binding,_and_so_drying_and_binding_that_it_is_not_fit_to be_given_inwardly._An_Oyntment_made_thereof_stancheth Bleeding:_A_Plaister_made_thereof_and_applied_to_the Region_of_the_Spleen_(and_I_pray_you_take_notice,_that_the Spleen_lies_on_the_left_side)_takes_away_the_hardness_and pains_thereof:_The_Oyntment_is_excellent_good_in_such Ulcers_as_abound_with_moisture,_and_takes_away_the corroding_and_fretting_Humors:_It_cools_Inflamations, quencheth_St._Anthonies_fire,_and_stayeth_Defluxions_of Blood_to_any_part_of_the_Body. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 279 WOODBINE # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text The_Plant_is_so_common_that_everyone_that_hath_Eyes knows_them,_and_he_that_hath_none_cannot_reade_a Description_if_I_should_write_it. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text They_Flower_in_June,_and_the_Fruit_is_ripe_in_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Doctor_Tradition,_that_grand_Introducer_of_Errors,_that Hater_of_Truth,_that_Lover_of_Folly,_and_that_mortal_Foe to_Doctor_Reason,_hath_taught_the_common_People_to_use_the Leaves_and_Flowers_of_this_Plant_in_Mouth_Waters,_and_by long_continuance_of_time_hath_so_grounded_it_in_the_Brains of_the_Vulgar_that_you_cannot_beat_it_out_with_a_Beetle: All_Mouth_Waters_ought_to_be_cooling_and_drying,_but Honeysuckles_are_clensing,_consuming,_and_digesting,_and therefore_no_waies_fit_for_Inflamations,_Thus_Doctor Reason._Again,_If_you_please_we_will_Leave_Dr._Reason_a while_and_come_to_Dr._Experience,_a_learned_Gentleman,_and his_Brother;_Take_a_Leaf_and_chew_it_in_your_Mouth,_and you_will_quickly_find_it_likelier_to_cause_a_sore_Mouth_or Throat_than_to_cure_it._Well_then,_if_it_be_not_good_for this,_What_is_it_good_for?_'Tis_good_for_somthing:_For God_and_Nature_made_nothing_in_vain:_It_is_an_Herb_of Jupiter_and_apropriated_to_the_Lungs,_the_Coelestial_Crab claims_Dominion_over_it;_neither_is_it_a_Foe_to_the_Lyon: If_the_Lungs_be_afflicted_by_Mercury,_this_is_your_Cure: It_is_fitting_a_Conserve_made_of_the_Flowers_of_it_were kept_in_every_Gentlewomans_House;_I_know_no_better_cure for_an_Asthma_than_this;_Besides,_It_takes_away_the_evil of_the_Spleen,_provokes_Urine,_procures_speedy_Delivery_to Women_in_Travail,_helps_Cramps,_Convulsions_and_Palseys, {Note_354_here} and_whatsoever_griefs_comes_of_cold_or_stopping:_If_you please_to_make_use_of_it_in_an_Oyntment,_it_will_cleer your_Skin_of_Morphew,_Freckles,_and_Sunburning,_or whatsoever_else_discolours_it,_and_then_the_Maids_will love_it._I_have_done,_when_I_have_told_you_what_Authors say,_and_cavelled_a_little_with_them,_They_say_the_Flowers are_of_more_effect_than_the_Leaves,_and_that's_true;_but they_say,_The_Seeds_are_of_least_effect_of_all:_But_Dr. Reason_told_me,_That_there_was_a_Vital_Spirit_in_every Seed_to_beget_its_like;_and_Dr._Experience_told_me,_That there_was_a_greater_heat_in_a_Seed_than_there_was_in_any other_part_of_a_Plant,_and_withal,_That_Heat_was_the Mother_of_action,_and_then_judg_if_old_Dr._Tradition_(who may_well_be_honor'd_for_his_Age,_but_not_for_his_Goodness) have_not_so_poysoned_the_World_with_his_Errors_before_I was_born,_that_it_was_never_well_in_its_wits_since,_and there_is_great_fear_it_will_die_mad. = # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # ## # chapter 280 WORMWOOD # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text Three_Wormwoods_are_familiar_with_us;_One_I_shall_not descrabe,_another_I_shall_describe,_and_the_Third_be Critical_at._And_I_care_not_greatly_if_I_begin_with_the last_first. = Sea_Wormwood_hath_gotten_as_many_Names_as_vertues_(and perhaps_one_more)_Seriphion,_Santonicon,_Belgicum, Narbonense,_Xantomicum,_Misnense,_and_a_matter_of_twenry more,_which_I_will_not_blot_Paper_withal:_A_Papist_got_the Toy_by_the_end,_and_he_called_it_Holy_Wormwood;_and_in truth_I_am_of_Opinion,_Their_giving_so_much_holiness_to Herbs_is_the_Reason_there_remains_so_little_in_themselves. = The_Seed_of_this_Wormwood_is_that_which_usually_Women give_their_Children_for_the_Worms:_Of_all_Wormwoods_that grow_here,_this_is_the_weakest;_I_but_Doctors_commend_it, and_Apothecaries_sell_it,_the_one_must_keep_his_Credit, and_the_other_get_Money,_and_that's_the_key_of_the_work. The_Herb_is_good_for_somthing,_because_God_made_nothing_in vain;_Will_you_give_me_leave_to_weigh_things_in_the Ballance_of_Reason;_Then_thus,_The_Seeds_of_the_common Wormwood_are_far_more_prevalent_than_the_Seed_of_this,_to expell_Worms_in_Children,_or_People_of_ripe_age:_Of_both, some_are_weak,_some_are_strong._The_Seriphian_Wormseed_is the_weakest,_&_happily_may_prove_to_be_fittest_for_weakest Bodies_(for_it_is_weak_enough_in_all_conscience)_Let_such as_are_strong_take_the_common_Wormseed,_for_the_other_will do_but_little_good._Again,_neer_the_Sea_many_people_live, and_Seriphium_grows_neer_them,_and_therfore_is_more fitting_for_their_Bodies_because_nourished_by_the_same Air;_and_this_I_had_from_Dr._Reason._In_whose_Body_Dr. Reason_dwels_not,_dwels_Dr._Madness,_and_he_brings_in_his Brethren,_Dr._Ignorance,_Dr._Folly,_and_Dr._Sickness,_and these_together_make_way_for_Dr._Death,_and_the_latter_end of_that_man_is_worse_than_the_beginning._Pride_was_the cause_of_Adam's_Fall,_Pride_begate_a_Daughter,_I_do_not know_the_Father_of_it_unless_the_Divil,_but_she_christned it,_and_call'd_it_Appetite,_and_sent_her_Daughter_to_tast these_Wormwoods,_who_finding_this_the_least_bitter,_made the_sqeamish_Wench_extol_it_to_the_Skies,_though_the Vertues_of_it_never_reached_to_the_middle_Region_of_the Air._Its_due_praise_is_this;_It_is_weakest,_therefore fitter_for_weak_Bodies,_and_fitter_for_those_Bodies_that dwel_neer_it_than_those_that_live_far_from_it:_my_reason, is_The_Sea_(as_those_that_live_far_from_it_know_when_they comt_neer_it)_casteth_not_such_a_smel_as_the_Land_doth: The_tender_Mercies_of_God_being_over_all_his_Works,_hath by_his_eternal_Providence_planted_Seriphium_by_the_Sea side,_as_a_fit_Medicine_for_the_Bodies_of_those_that_live neer_it._Lastly,_It_is_known_to_all_that_know_any_thing in_the_Course_of_Nature,_That_the_Liver_delights_in_sweet things;_if_so,_it_abhors_bitter,_then_if_your_Liver_be weak,_it_is_none_of_the_wisest_courses_to_plague_it_with an_Enemy:_if_the_Liver_be_weak_a_Consumption_follows; Would_you_know_the_Reason?_'tis_this,_A_mans_Flesh_is repaired_by_Blood,_by_a_third_concoction_which_transmutes Blood_into_Flesh_('tis_well_I_said_«Conction»_for_if_I_had said_«Boyling»_every_Cook_would_have_understood_me.)_The Liver_makes_Blood,_and_if_it_be_weakned_that_it_makes_not enough_the_Flesh_wasteth,_and_why_must_Flesh_alwaies_be renewed?_Because_the_eternal_God_when_he_made_the Creation,_made_one_part_of_it_in_continual_dependency_upon another:_And_why_did_he_so?_Because_Himself_is_only Permanent,_to_reach_us,_That_we_should_not_fix_our affections_upon_what_is_transitory,_but_upon_what_endures for_ever._The_result_of_all_is_this,_If_the_Liver_be_weak and_cannot_make_Blood_enonough_(I_would_have_said «Sanguifie»_if_I_had_written_only_to_Schollers)_The Seriphian_which_is_the_weakest_of_Wormwoods_is_better_than the_best._I_have_been_Critical_enonough_(if_not_too_much. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_grows_familiarly_in_England_by_the_Sea_side. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_starts_up_out_of_the_earth_with_many_round_woody hoary_Stalks_from_one_Root,_its_height_is_four_foot_high, or_three_at_the_least._The_Leaves_in_Longitude_are_long, in_Latitude_narrow,_in_Colour_white,_in_Foam_hoary,_in Similitude_like_Southernwood,_only_broader_and_longer,_in Tast,_rather_salt_than_bitter,_because_it_grows_so_neer the_Salt_Water:_At_the_joynts_with_the_Leaves_toward_the tops_it_bears_little_yellow_Flowers._The_Root_lies_deep and_is_woody. = Common_Wormwood_I_shall_not_describe,_for_every_Boy that_can_eat_an_Eg_knows_it. = Romane_Wormwood;_And_why_Romane,_seeing_it_grows familiarly_in_England?_It_may_be_it_was_so_called_because 'tis_special_good_for_a_stinking_Breath,_which_the_Romans cannot_be_very_free_from_maintaining_so_many_Baudy_Houses by_Authority_of_his_Holiness. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text The_Stalks_are_slenderer_and_shorter_than_the_common Wormwood_by_one_foot_at_least;_the_Leaves_are_more_finely cut_and_devided_than_they_are_but_somthing_smaller;_both Leaves_and_Stalks_are_hoary;_the_Flowers_of_a_pale_yellow colour,_it_is_altogether_like_the_common_Wormwood,_save only_in_bigness,_for_'tis_smaller;_in_tast,_for_'tis_not so_bitter,_in_smell,_for_it_is_spicy. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit G marginalnote #end marginalnote # unit L latinverse # unit E englverse # unit P text To_this_I_add, = # unit E englverse # unit P text The_other_day_Mars_told_me_he_met_with_Venus,_and_he asked_her_what_the_Reason_was_that_she_accused_him_for abusing_Women,_he_never_gave_them_the_Pox,_in_the_Dispute they_fell_out,_and_in_anger_parted,_and_Mars_told_me_that his_brother_Saturn_told_him,_that_an_Antivenerial_Medicine was_the_best_against_the_Pox._Once_a_Month_he_meets_with the_Moon,_Mars_is_quick_enough_of_speech,_and_the_Moon_not much_behind_hand_(neither_are_most_Women)_The_Moon_looks much_after_Children,_and_Children_are_much_troubled_with the_Worms,_she_desired_a_Medicine_of_him,_he_bad_her_take his_own_Herb_Wormwood:_He_had_no_sooner_parted_with_the Moon_but_he_met_with_Venus,_and_she_was_as_drunk_as_a Bitch,_Alas_poor_Venus_quoth_he,_What,_thou_a_Fortune_and be_drunk?_I'le_give_thee_an_Antipathetical_Cure,_take_my Herb_Wormwood,_thou_shalt_never_get_a_Surfet_by_drinking. A_poor_silly_Countryman_hath_got_an_Ague_and_cannot_go about_his_business,_he_wishes_he_had_it_not,_and_so_do_I, but_I'le_tell_him_a_Remedy_whereby_he_may_prevent_it. Take_the_Herb_of_Mars_Wormwood,_and_if_Infortunes_will_do good_what_will_Fortunes_do?_Some_say_the_Lungs_are_under Jupiter,_and_if_the_Lungs,_then_the_breath,_and_yet_a_man somtimes_gets_a_stinking_breath,_and_yet_Jupiter_is_a Fortune_forsooth;_up_comes_Mars_to_him,_Come_Brother Jupiter,_thou_knowest_I_sent_thee_a_couple_of_Trines_to thy_Houses_last_night,_the_one_from_Aries,_and_other_from Scorpio,_give_me_thy_leave_by_Sympathy_to_cure_the_poor man_by_drinking_a_draught_of_Wormwood_Beer_every_morning. The_Moon_was_weak_the_other_day,_and_she_gave_a_man_to terrible_mischiefs,_a_dull_Brain,_and_a_weak_sight,_Mars laies_by_his_Sword_and_comes_to_her,_Sister_Moon_saith_he This_man_hath_anger'd_thee,_but_I_beseech_thee_take_notice he_is_but_a_Fool,_prithee_be_patient,_I_will_with_my_Herb Wormwood_cure_him_of_both_Infirmities_by_Antipathy,_for thou_knowest,_thou_and_I_cannot_agree;_with_that_the_Moon began_to_quarrel;_Mars_(not_delighting_much_in_Womens Tongues)_went_away,_and_did_it_whether_she_would_or_no. = He_that_reades_this_and_understands_what_he_reades,_he hath_a_Jewel_more_worth_then_a_Diamond:_He_that understands_it_not,_is_as_little_fit_to_give_Physick. There_lies_a_Key_in_these_words,_which_will_unlock_(if_it be_turned_by_a_wise_hand)_the_Cabbinet_of_Physick:_I_have delivered_it_so_plainly_as_I_durst;_'tis_not_upon_Wormwood only_that_I_wrote,_but_upon_all_Plants,_Trees,_and_Herbs: He_that_understands_it_not,_is_unfit_(in_my_Opinion)_to give_Physick._This_shall_live_when_I_am_dead;_and_thus_I leave_it_to_the_World,_not_caring_a_Halfpenny_whether_they like_or_dislike_it._The_Grave_equals_all_men,_and therefore_shall_equal_me_with_the_Princes,_until_which time_the_Eternal_Providence_is_over_me;_then_the_ill tongue_of_a_pratling_Priest,_or_of_one_who_hath_more Tongue_than_Wit,_or_more_Pride_than_Honesty,_shall_never trouble_me._Wisdom_is_justified_of_her_Children;_and_so much_for_Wormwood. = # ## # chapter 281 YARROW # unit T chaptertitle # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_hath_many_long_Leaves_spread_upon_the_ground_and fine_cut,_and_devided_into_many_smal_parts,_Its_Flowers are_white_but_not_all_of_a_whiteness,_and_staied_in_Knots, upon_diverse_green_Stalks_which_rise_from_amongst_the Leaves. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_is_very_frequent_in_all_Pastures. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text It_Flowers_late_even_in_the_latter_end_of_August. = # unit S sectiontitle # unit P text An_Oyntment_of_them_cures_Wounds_and_is_most_fit_for such_as_have_Inflamations,_it_being_an_Herb_of_Dame_Venus; It_stops_the_Terms_in_Women_being_boyled_in_white_Wine_and the_Decoction_drunk,_as_also_the_Bloody_Flux;_the_Oyntment of_it_is_not_only_good_for_green_Wounds,_but_also_for Ulcers_and_Fistulaes,_especially_such_as_abound_with moisture;_It_staies_the_shedding_off_of_Hair,_the_Head being_bathed_with_the_Decoction_of_it;_inwardly_taken,_it helps_the_retentive_faculty_of_the_Stomach,_it_helps_the running_of_the_Reins_in_men,_and_the_whites_in_women,_and helps_such_as_cannot_hold_their_water;_and_the_Leaves chewed_in_the_Mouth_ease_the_Toothach;_and_these_Vertues being_put_together_shew_the_Herb_to_be_drying_and_binding. Achilles_is_supposed_to_be_the_first_that_left_the_Vertues of_this_Herb_to_posterity,_having_learned_them_of_his Master_Chyron_the_Centaure,_and_certainly_a_very profitable_Herb_it_is_in_the_Camp,_and_perhaps_therfore called_Militaris. = # part r RECIPES # ## # chapter 1 DIRECTIONS # unit T chaptertitle # unit P text # unit D contentsheader # unit W contentslines # unit D contentsheader # unit W contentslines # unit P text # unit S sectiontitle # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit S sectiontitle # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit I textitem # unit I textitem # unit I textitem # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit I textitem # unit I textitem # unit I textitem # unit I textitem # unit I textitem # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit I textitem # unit I textitem # unit I textitem # unit I textitem # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit P text # unit H figtitle # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # unit R subsectiontitle # unit P text # part x INDEX # ## # chapter 1 INDEX # unit T chaptertitle # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines # unit Y indexlabel # unit Z indexlines