The English physitian, or An astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation being a compleat method of physick, whereby a man may preserve his body in health, or cure himself being sick for three pence charge, with such things only as grow in England ... / by Nich. Culpeper.
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The English physitian, or An astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation being a compleat method of physick, whereby a man may preserve his body in health, or cure himself being sick for three pence charge, with such things only as grow in England ... / by Nich. Culpeper.
Author
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654.
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London :: Printed by Peter Cole,
1652.
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Subject terms
Botany, Medical -- Early works to 1800.
Materia medica.
Herbs -- Therapeutic use -- Early works to 1800.
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"The English physitian, or An astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation being a compleat method of physick, whereby a man may preserve his body in health, or cure himself being sick for three pence charge, with such things only as grow in England ... / by Nich. Culpeper." In the digital collection Early English Books Online. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A35365.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 9, 2024.
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Vertues and Vse.
It is very effectual to open the passages of
the Urine, and help the Strangury,* 1.1 and all o∣ther
pains of the Bladder and Reins, helping
mightily to expel the Stone in the Kidnies or
Bladder, and the Gravel also, and these are
done by taking the Roots in Pouder, or a
Decoction of them in white Wine, whereun∣to
a little Honey is added: The same also
helpeth to expel the Afterbirth. The Roots
made into Pouder and mixed with Honey in∣to
the form of an Electuary doth much help
descriptionPage 53
them whose Stomachs are swollen, dissolving
and breaking the Wind* 1.2 which was the cause
therof, and is also very effectual for all disea∣ses
of the Lungs, as shortness of breath,
wheesings, hoarsness of the Throat, and the
Cough, and to expectorate cold Flegm, or a∣ny
other parts thereabouts.
It is called Drop••ort becaus it helps such as
piss by drops.