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.
Publication
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 17, 2024.
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Vertues and Use
Pliny and Paulus AEgineta say that Pepper∣wort
is very effectual for the Sciatica,* 1.1 or any
other Gout or pain in the Joynts, or any o∣ther
inveterate grief; the Leavs hereof to be
bruised and mixed with old Hogs grease and
applied to the place; and to continue thereon
four hours in Men, and two hours in women,
the place being afterwards bathed with Wine
and Oyl mixed together, and then wrapped
with Wool or Skins after they have sweat a lit∣tle.
It also amendeth the Deformities or dis∣colourings
of the Skin, and helpeth to take a∣way
Marks, Scars, and Scabs, or the foul
marks of burning with fire or iron. The Juyce
hereof is in some places used to be given in Ale
to drink to women with child, to procure them
a speedy delivery in Travail.
Here's another Martial Herb for you, make
much of it.
Notes
* 1.1
Sciatica, Gout, pains in the Joynts, Discolou∣rings of the Skin, Marks & Scars by Burning, Speedy Delivery.