¶ The Vertues.
Dioscorides writes, That they are of power to mitigate paine, to cure inflammations or hot swel∣lings, [ A] to draw out of the body and flesh thornes, splinters, or shiuers of wood, and to helpe the Kings Euill.
The iuyce purgeth the head 〈◊〉〈◊〉 gargarising or washing the throat therewith; it cures the tooth∣ache [ B] being snist vp into the nosethrils, especially into the contrary nosethrill.
It helpeth those that be dim sighted: the iuyce mixed with honey cleanses the vleers of the eye [ C] called in Latine 〈◊〉〈◊〉.
Moreouer he affirmeth, That it is good against the stinging of Vipers, and other venomous [ D] beasts.
It preuaileth against the infirmities of the liuer and kidneyes, if the iuyce be drunk with wine. [ E] He addeth further, how it is reported, That Pimpernel with the blew floure helpeth vp the funda∣ment that is fallen downe; and that red Pimpernell applied, contrariwise bringeth it downe.