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The Roots grow oblique, like the Roots of Mint; they are round, and have many Fi∣bres. The Stalks are two or three Foot high, chan∣nel'd, branchy, and of a pale-green Colour. The Leaves are like the Leaves of Pepperwort, and of the same Colour with the Stalks; indented about the
Edges, but seldom jagged; it has a very strong Scent, and a very bitter Taste. On the top of the Branches are Umbles or Tufts of Golden yellow Flowers, somewhat like the Flowers of Tansie. The Seeds are small, oblong and flat. It grows in Gardens.
It cures the Crudities of the Stomach, Belchings, Vo∣mitings, and a Stinking Breath; the Gripes, Heart-burning, and Pain in the Head, that is occasion'd by Fumes from the Stomach: It opens Women's Obstru∣ctions, and is good in the Stone. The Juice and the Seed kill Worms. 'Tis sup∣posed to be peculiarly good against the Malignity of Opium, and other Poisons. It cures Wounds presently. An excellent Balsam for old Ulcers is prepar'd of this Herb and Adder's-tongue, boy'ld in Oyl of Olives; adding Wax and Rozen to bring it to a Con∣sistence.