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.
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Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654.
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London :: Printed by Peter Cole,
1652.
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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 8, 2024.
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♃ Costmary, or Alecost.
THis is so frequently known to be an In∣habitant
in almost every Garden, that I
suppose it needless to write a Descripti∣tion
therof.
Time.
It Flowreth in June and July.
Vertues and use.
The ordinary Costmary as well as Maudlin,
provoketh Urin abundantly, and moistneth
the hardness of the Mother; It gently purgeth
Choller and Flegm, extenuating that which is
gross, and cutting that which is tough and
gluttenous, clenseth that which is foul, and
hindreth putrefaction and corruption, it dis∣solveth
without Attraction, openeth Obstru∣ctions,
and healeth their evil effects, and is a
wonderful help to al sorts of day Agues. It is
astringent to the Stomach,* 1.1 and strengtheneth
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the Liver* 1.2 and al the other inward parts, and
taken in Whey, worketh the more effectually.
Taken fasting in the morning, it is very pro∣fitable
for the pains in the Head* 1.3 that are con∣tinual,
and to stay, dry up, and consume all
thin Rhewms,* 1.4 or distillations from the Head
into the Stomach, and helpeth much to digest
raw humors* 1.5 that are gathered therein. It is
very profitable for those that are fallen into a
continual evil disposition of the whol Body
called Cachexia,* 1.6 being taken especially in the
beginning of the Diseas: It is an especial
friend and help to evil, weak, and cold Livers.
The Seed is familiarly given to Children
for the Worms,* 1.7 and so is the infusion of the
Flowers in white Wine, given them to the
Quantity of two ounces at a time: It maketh
an excellent Salve to clens and heal old Ulcers,* 1.8
being boyled with Oyl Olive, and Adders
Tongue with it: and after it is strained, to
put a little Wax, Rozin, and Turpentine to
bring it into a convenient Body.