¶ The vertues.
After the opinion of Dioscorides and 〈◊〉〈◊〉, the roots of Asphodill eaten, prouoke vrine and the [ A] termes effectually, especially being stamped and strained with wine, and drunke.
One dram thereof taken in wine in manner before rehearsed, helpeth the paine in the sides, rup∣tures, [ B] convulsions, and the old cough.
The roots boiled in dregs of wine cure foule eating vlcers, all inflammations of the dugges or [ C] 〈◊〉〈◊〉, and easeth the felon, being put thereto as a pultesse.
The iuyce of the root boyled in old sweet Wine, together with a little myrrh and saffron, ma∣keth [ D] an excellent Collyrie profitable for the eyes.
Galen saith, the roots burnt to ashes, and mixed with the grease of a ducke, helpeth the Alopecia, [ E] and bringeth haire againe that was fallen by that disease.
The weight of a dram thereof taken with wine helpeth the drawing together of sinews, cramps, [ F] and burstings,
The like quantitie taken in broth prouoketh vomit, and helpeth those that are bitten with any [ G] venomous beasts.
The iuyce of the root cleanseth and taketh away the white morphew, if the face be annointed [ H] therewith; but first the place must be chafed and wel rubbed with a course linnen cloath.