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CEltick Nard, in La∣tin Nardus Celtica.
It heats and dries, provokes Urine, strengthens the Sto∣mach, and discusses Wind. 'Tis frequently used in Lo∣tions for the Head. It grows frequently upon the Alpes.
Spike-Nard, in Latin Nardus Indica, sive Spica Nardi.
'Tis much of the same Virtue with the for∣mer. 'Tis Hepatick, is good for the Jaundice, and the Stone in the Kidnies. Nard-Oyl is made in the follow∣ing manner: Take of Spike-Nard three Ounces, of Marjoram two Ounces; Wood of Aloes, Sweet-smelling Flag, Elecampane, Cyperus, Bay-leaves, Indian Leaves or Mace, Squinanth, Cardamoms, of each one Ounce and an half; bruise them all grosly, and steep them in Water and Wine, of each fourteen Ounces; Oyl of Olives four Pounds and an half; perfect the Oyl by boyling it gently, in a double Vessel. It heats, attenuates, digests, and binds moderately; and is good for cold and windy Diseases of the Brain, Sto∣mach, Reins, Liver, Spleen, Bladder and Womb.
True English Stinking Dead-Nettle, in Latin Ga∣leopsis.
The Juice of it given with Vinegar, is good for Hemorrhoids, and takes off Warts, and discusses