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.
This is a singular good Wound* 1.1 Herb, and
is used inwardly, not only to stay bleeding of
Wounds, but to consolidate them, as it doth
outwardly any green Wounds, which it quick∣ly
sodereth up and healeth. The Decoction of
the Herb in Wine, helpeth to expectorate
Flegmout of the Chest, and is good for Ob∣structions
in the Breast, Stomach, or Bowels,
and helpeth a decayed Appetite; It is also
good to wash any Wound or Sore with, to
clens and heal it: The Herb bruised and then
boyled and applied outwardly for certain daies
together, renewing it often, and in the mean
time, the Decoction of the Herb in Wine ta∣ken
inwardly every day, doth certainly cure
the Rupture in any, so as it be not too invete∣rate;
but very speedily if it be fresh and late∣ly
taken.