Tractatus de simplicium medicamentorum facultatibus. = A treatise of the nature and qualities of such simples as are most frequently used in medicines,: both purging, and others. Methodically handled, for the benefit of those that understand not the Latine tongue. To which is added: many compound medicines for most diseases incident to mankinde: as also two alphabeticall tables, very necessary for the reader. Together with, the explanation of all hard words or termes of art, whereby the vulgar may the better understand it.
Pemell, Robert.
The outward Ʋse.
It is used in Lotions against the inflations of the mouth and throat, in the Quinsie, against the Gout, and in burnings and scaldings, as also against spots in the Eyes, being mixed with Honey, and put therein. Being boyled with Wine and Pepper, and the Mouth wash∣ed therewith, it easeth the Tooth-ach, and cleanseth the Gums. The powder thereof (being burnt) maketh the Teeth white, being rubbled therewith. It is of excellent use to kill the Itch, Scab, Morphew, or any foule Diseases of the Skinne, if it bee mixed with Fullers Earth and Vineger, and the Skin anoynted there∣with.
