The Temperament.

IT is colde and dry in the first degree, or cold and moist, of a clensing faculty.

The inward use.

It is much used in pectorall diseases, or diseases of the brest, help∣eth the sharpnesse of the throat and increaseth milke, especially boyl∣ed with Fennell. It provoketh urine, and is very profitable in chollerick Feavers.

The manner of Administring it.

It is used onely in Decoction. As thus▪

Take two ounces of French-barly, boyle it in two fresh waters, then boyle it againe in a quart of water (adding halfe an ounce of Licorish, and a handfull of Violet leaves, and as many strawberry leaves) to a pint or a pint and a halfe, strayne it and put thereto of syrupe of Violets two ounces, or for the poorer sort you may swee∣ten it with a little Sugar. This is good in a burning Feaver.

The outward use.

It is used outwardly to soften hard swellings, and is good for in∣flamations and sorenesse of the throat, being boyled alone or with other fitting Herbes, and the mouth and throat washed therewith.

A bath good against the Scab, Itch, &c.

Take Mallowes, Violet, Beets, black Hellebor, Fumi∣tory of each three handfulls, of French barly sixe handfulls, Page  [unnumbered] boyle them in a sufficient quantity of water for a bath.

The hurtfull quality.

It is bad for cold and windy bodies.

We have had of late yeares a Barly called Pearl'd Barly, and is much in use for the forementioned Diseases.