Vertues and Vse.
The Leavs or Berries hereof are effectual to expel poyson* 1.1 of all sorts, especially that of the Aconites, as also the Plague, and other Pesti∣lential Diseases. Some have been holpen therby saith Mathiolus, that have lien long in a lingring sickness, and others that by Witch∣craft* 1.2 (as it was thought) were become half foolish, by taking a dram of the Seed or Ber∣ries hereof in Pouder every day for twenty daies together, they were restored to their for∣mer health. The Roots in Pouder taken in Wine easeth the pains of the Chollick* 1.3 speedi∣ly: The Leavs are very effectual as well for green Wounds,* 1.4 as to clens and heal up old fil∣thy 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 Sotes gathered together at the Roots of them, healeth them in short space.
The Herb is not to be described for the premises, but is fit to be noutished in every good Womans Garden.
Venus owns it.