Vertues and use.
They are more powerful against the Scurvy,* 1.1 and to clens the Blood and Humors than Brooklime is, and serve in al the other uses in which Brooklime is available, as to break the Stone, and provoke Urin, and Womens Cour∣ses. The Decoction, therof clenseth Ulcers by washing them therwith. The Leavs brused, or the Juyce, is good to be applied to the Face, or other parts troubled with Freckles, Pimples, Spots, or the like, at night, and washed away in the morning,. The Juyce mixed with Vi∣neger, and the forepart of the Head bathed therwith, is very good for those that are dull and drowsie, or have the Lethargy.
Water-cress Pottage is a good Remedy to clens the Blood in the Spring, and help Head∣aches, and consume the gross Humors Winter hath left behind, those that would live in health may use it if they pleas, if they will not I cannot help it: If any fancy not Pottage they may eat the Herb as a Sallet.