¶ The Vertues.
Being eaten when it is boyled, it quickly descend eth, looseth the belly, and prouoketh to the [ A] stcole, especially being taken with the broth wherein it is sodden: it nourisheth little or nothing, and is not so wholesome as 〈◊〉〈◊〉.
The iuyce conueied vp into the nosthrils doth gently draw sorth flegme, and purgeth the head. [ B]
The great and beautifull Beet last described may be vsed in winter for a sallad herbe, with [ C] vineger, oyle, and salt, and is not onely pleasant to the taste, but also delightfull to the eye.
The greater red Beet or Roman Beet, boyled and eaten with oyle, 〈◊〉〈◊〉 and pepper, is a most [ D] excellent and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 sallad: but what might be made of the red and beautifull root (which is to be preferred before the leaues, as well in beauty as in goodnesse) I refer vnto the curious and cunning cooke, who no doubt when he hath had the view thereof, and is assured that it is both good and wholesome, will make thereof many and diuers dishes, both faire and good.