Vertues and Use.
The Decoction of Wood-Sage provoketh U∣rine and Womens Courses:* 1.1 it also provoketh Sweat, digesteth Humors, and discusseth Swel∣lings, and Nodes in the Flesh, and is there∣fore thought to be good against the French Pox. The Decoction of the green Herb made with Wine is a safe and sure Remedy for those who by falls, bruises, or Blows, doubt some Vein to be inwardly broken, to disperse and avoid the congealed blood, and to conso∣lidate the Vein; It is also good for such as are inwardly or outwardly bursten, the drink used inwardly, and the Herb applied outwardly: The same used in the same manner is found to be a sure Remedy for the Palsey: The Juyce of the Herb or the Pouder thereof dried, is good for moist Ulcers and sores in the Legs or other parts, to dry them, and caus them to heal the more speedily: It is no less effectual also in green Wounds to be used upon any occasi∣on.