Vertues and Use.
Dioscorides saith, That the Garden Valcrian hath a warming Faculty, and that being dry∣ed and given to drink, it provoketh Urine and helpeth the Strangury:* 1.1 The Decoction ther∣of taken doth the like also, and taketh away pains of the sides, provoketh Womens Cour∣ses and is used in Antidotes.* 1.2 Pliny saith, That the Pouder of the Root given in drink, or the Decoction thereof taken, helpeth all stoppings and stranglings in any part of the Body, whe∣ther they proceed of pains in the Chest or sides, and taketh them away.* 1.3 The Root of Valerianboyled with Liquoris, Raisons, and Annis Seed, is singular good for those that are short winded, and for those that are troubled with the Cough, and helpeth to open the pas∣sages, and to expectorate Flegm easily.* 1.4 It is given to those that are bitten or stung by any Venemous Creature, being boyled in Wine.* 1.5 It is of especial Vertue against the Plague, the Decoction thereof being drunk, and the Root being used to smell unto; It helpeth also to expel the wind in the Belly.* 1.6 The green Herb with the Root taken fresh, being bruised and applied to the Head taketh away the pains and prickings therein, staieth Rhewms and thin Distillations, and being boyled in white Wine, and the drop thereof put into the eye, taketh away the dimness of the sight, or any Pin or Web therein: It is of excellent pro∣perty to heal any inward Sores or Wounds, as also for outward Hurts or Wounds, and draw∣eth any Splinter or Thorn out of the Flesh.* 1.7