Mulberry-tree, in La∣tin M••rus.
The Leaves are much used in Italy, Sicily, Spain and France, to nou∣rish
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The Leaves are much used in Italy, Sicily, Spain and France, to nou∣rish
Silk-worms. The Fruit of the Black Mulberry, be∣fore it is ripe, cools, dries, and is very astringent; and therefore proper for a Loosness, the Bloody-Flux the Flux of the Courses, and for Spitting of Blood; and is good for Inflamma∣tions and Ulcers of the Mouth and Throat. When it is ripe it loosens the Bel∣ly, quenches Thirst, and excites Appetite. The Sy∣rup of it is much in use for Gargarisms; as is also Ho∣ny of it. Take of Spring-water a Quart, Julep of Roses one Ounce and an half, Hony of Mulberries six Drams, Rose-Vinegar one Dram, of Spirit of Vi∣triol a sufficient quantity to sharpen it: Make a Gar∣garism.