The skilful physician containing directions for the preservation of a healthful condition, and approved remedies for all diseases and infirmities (outward or inward) incident to the body of man ... whereunto is added experimented instructions for the compounding of perfumes, also for the chusing and ordering of all kinds of wines, both in preserving the sound, and rectifying those that are prick'd : never before imparted to publick view.

WOOD BETONY.

The Vertues of Wood Betony.

It saveth mens bodies by the vertue it hath in it, and by Gods help, for who so beareth this Herb about him, preserveth him from Evil Spirits, and this Herb must be gathered in the Harvest time, early in the morning before Sun rising.

Also he that drinketh of the juice of Betony, it will break the stone, and cast it with the Urine.

Also if it be drunk with hony, it is good against the Dropsie.

Also it is good against the outrage of wicked blood.

Also the juice of Betony mingled with Rose-water put in the ear, amendeth the hearing.

Also the powder of Betony sodden with hony, helpeth them that have the bloody Egestions, and marvellously com∣forteth the stomack.

Also the leaves of Betony mingled with salt, and make a Plaister thereof, is a great help to green Wounds being layed thereto.

And the leaves of Betony with Rue e∣venly proportioned, sodden together is good for akings in the eys, and the blood of the Egestions, it putteth away that which annoyeth the Eyes.

Also it draweth away all venom in the body of man.

Also take four handfuls of Betony, and three cupfuls of Red Wine, and seventeen Pepper cornes, and break them smal, and seeth it, and drink it, it purgeth the veins.

Also take an ounce of Betony, and an ounce of Plantane, and drink it with warm water, and it will destroy the Quo∣tidian Feaver.

Also take powder of the root of Beto∣ny, and drink it with luke-warm water, it will purge phlegme.

Also take the weight of a Bean of the powder of Betony mingled with honey, it will comfort the stomack, and the di∣gestion.

Also make a Garland of Betony, and lay it about an Adder, and he will kill himself within it.

Also take Betony well warmed by the fire, and then bound to the forehead, it provoketh sleep, and putteth away wick∣ed blood, and destroyeth the heat of the eyes.

Also Betony sodden in Wine, and held in the mouth, helpeth the Tooth ache.

Also Betony sodden in Wine, purgeth the veines, the spleen, and the stomack.

And the juice of Betony mingled with salt, and put into the nostrils purgeth the Evil savour of the nose.