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 Early English books online. (EEBO-TCP ; phase 2, no. B07743) Transcribed from: (Early English Books Online ; image set 191753) Images scanned from microfilm: (Early English books, 1475-1640 ; 2286:2) Hereafter foloweth the knowledge, properties, and the vertues of herbes. Wyer, Robert, fl. 1530-1556, printer. [120] p. Imprynted by me Robert Wyer, dwellynge in saynt Martyns parysshe, at the sygne of saynt Iohn Euangelyst, besyde Charynge Crosse., [London] : [1540?] Imprint from colophon; date from STC (2nd ed.).. Title page ornaments; initials; printer's device (McK. 69) at colop. Signatures: A-P⁴. Reproduction of original in: British Library. eng Herbals -- England -- Early works to 1800. Medicinal plants -- England -- Early works to 1800. Botany, Medical -- England -- Early works to 1800. eebo Hereafter foloweth the knowledge, properties, and the vertues of herbes. [no entry] 1540 124 29283 9 0 0 0 0 0 3.07 B The rate of 3.07 defects per 10,000 words puts this text in the B category of texts with fewer than 10 defects per 10,000 words. 2012-05 Assigned for keying and markup 2012-05 Keyed and coded from ProQuest page images 2012-06 Sampled and proofread 2012-09 Rekeyed and resubmitted 2012-10 Sampled and proofread 2012-10 Text and markup reviewed and edited 2013-02 Batch review (QC) and XML conversion

Hereafter foloweth the knowledge , properties , and the vertues of Herbes .

Of the knowledge & vertues of herbes , and the fyrste letter begynneth with . A.
Agnus castus .

AGnus castus is a herbe that men call Tutsayne or Parke leues , & it hath leues somdele red : lyke to the leues of Orage , & it hath sygnes in his leues , as it were leues of Plantayne , and he hath yelow flowers as great as a peny , and this herbe beryth aboue at the crope blacke beryes when they ben rype , & yf they be not rype they ben yelowe as the flower of it is . And this herbe groweth moche in woodes & in drye grounde . The vertue of this herbe is , that he wyll kepe man and woman chaste , for as Dracolidon and Placius sayth that this herbe is called Agnus castus for this skyl , for the vse and the sauour therof maketh men chaste . Also he wyl open the poores , and let out wycked humours , & spyces of the body . This herbe distroyeth the moysture of mannes sede . Also Authours seyne , let this herbe be well sod with fenell sede , and a lytel eysell is good to dystroy colde dropsy . Also let hym be sod with Smalledge and Sauge in salte water , and than wasshe the hynder partye of a mannes heade , he helpeth an euyll that men calle Litargia . Also this distroyeth the fowle lust of lecherye and it be dronke , but men vse to lay it on them slepyng . And therfore some men eate this herbe rosted , for yf men eate it rawe he wyl lyghtly gendre heade ache . This herbe is good to dystroy the hardnes and the stoppyng of the lyuer , and of the mylt . Also a playster of this herbe is good to do awaye the ache of a mannes heade that is gendred of wicked humours , this herbe is hote and drye and there be thre spyces of her . &c.

Apium .

APium is an herbe men call Smaledge or Marche , this herbe hath leues lyke to Louage : but the leues be not so longe , also it is not so stronge of sauour as Louage , and it hath sede as it were Percely , and it is lyke to Percely sede . The vertue of hym is that he wyl make a man to make water , and this herbe openeth the stoppynge of the lyuer . Also the sede therof hardeth a mannes wombe . Also the propertye of hym is to drawe all the wycked humours of the body vnto the heade and to the stomacke , & the wombe , and therfore it is forbode to women that be with chylde , or that kepeth suckynge chyldren to eate of this herbe leste they be mad , and take therof the fallynge euyll . This herbe is hote and drye , and hath fyue spyces of her . &c.

Auetum .

AVetū is an herbe that is called Auete otherwyse Dyll , this hath leues lyke to Fenel , and the same sauour and bereth her sede as Fenell , but the sede of this is somwhat brode as the sede of Orage . The vertue of this herbe is that he wyl make a man to pysse . Also he swageth the rōbulling & the wycked wynde in a mans wombe . Also it distroyeth the poxe , & yf the sede of this herbe be brende and strawed vpon a wounde it heleth soone that wounde , and namely yf a man be scalded on his membres , or on his yerde , it shall be hole in the same maner . Also a playster made of this herbe , and layde to the Emerawdes heleth them soone , this herbe is hote and drye .

Apumerisus .

APumerisus is an herbe called Cerfoyle or Cheruyle , this herbe hath smale leues lyke to the leues of Hemeloke , but this herbe is good in sauoure , and hath a whyte flower & longe sede lyke to otes . The vertue is yf that he be dronke with wyne it shall make a man well to make water . Also he delyuereth of the reynes & of the bladder , and yf he be dronke with wyne , he letteth out and vnbyndeth the wycked wynde fro the sydes and the stoppynge of the wombe , and of the lyuer , and of all other woundes , & this herbe withholdeth castynge . Also a playster made of the herbe & tempered with eysell distroyeth wylde fyre , and heleth the canker , this herbe is one of the spyces of Smaledge , it is hote and drye .

Absinthium .

ABsinthium is an herbe that men call worm woode , this herbe hath leues as Mugworte , and the leues be somdele whyte vnder , and he hath a great more , and of the more commeth out many braunches , and bereth flowers as Mugworte . The vertue therof is to comforte the stomacke and clenseth the herte . Galien sayeth that yf this herbe be gyuen to an euyl , of the whiche euyl the matter is not fully defyed it shal harde the stomacke and let the digestyon , and yf the matter of the euyl be ryped , the herbe shal make a man laxatyfe . This herbe is to put away dronkennes , also yf this herbe be dronke with spiconarde , it swageth the ache of the stomacke & of the wombe . Also yf this herbe be tempred with honny and dronke , it heleth the swellyng of a mans mouth , & putteth away the blackenes by a mannes iye , and clereth the iyen . Also yf the ioyce of this herbe be stylled in to a mans nostrylles , it dryeth vp the moysture that renneth out of hym . Also it kepeth clothes from mothes and thou put it in thy presse , also it kepeth bokes from eatynge of wormes , this herbe is drye and hote & hath two spyces .

Archemesia .

ARchemesia is an herbe that men call Mugworte , it is lyke to wormewood in leues , but they be not fully so rounde , and it hath a longer stalke , and many commynge out of one , & it bereth flowers as doth wormwood . The vertue of this herbe is yf a man take a Iourney , and beareth this herbe with hym , he shal not be wery ne haue no trauayle in his waye , also yf this herbe be in a house , there shall no wycked spyryte dwell there , Also this herbe puned with talowe helpeth the akynge and sorenes of a mannes fete , also the powder of this herbe dronke with luke warme water helpeth the akynge of a mans guttes , it is hote and drye .

Affodillus .

AFfodillus is an herbe that men calleth Affadyll lyke to leke , and he hath yelowe flowers , and at the top he hath rounde coddes , when the flowers be fallynge they hath sede lyke to an oynyon . The vertue of this herbe is that the braunches of this herbe is good to hele the dropsy . Also the flowers therof dronke with wyne , it heleth the bytynge of venymous wormes . Also the ioyce with the more with a lytell myrre , and a lytell sapheron sodde and medled with swete wyne and strayned , it heleth rennynge iyen , also the moore therof burned in to powder put in to iyen that haue lost her heer shall make heer to growe , & also a harde sharpe clothe be wette in the ioyce of this herbe , and therwith the morfewe or a place that moche bowe is , be anoynted with the cloth in the sonne , the morfewe and the bowe shal fal away , this herbe is hote and drye .

Astrologia longa .

AStrologia longa is an herbe called Mader , it hath leues lyke to Mader , & hath a braunche the lengthe of a cubyte , and many braunches commynge out of the more , the braunches of this herbe hath many knottes ryght as hath Mader , & som what whyte flowers . The vertue is it wyll vnbynde the stoppyng of the lyuer , & let passe wycked wyndes . Also yf this herbe be dronke with wyne he purgeth venym in a mans body , or without in the veynes , woundes , that be touchynge . This herbe is hote and drye , and shal be gathered in haruest .

Abrotanum .

ABrotanum is an herbe that men calleth Sothernwoode , and this herbe hath a stalke as it were rewe , and so he is braunched , saue this herbe hath strayter leues then hath Rewe . The vertue of this herbe is that yf the sede therof be broken and dronken with water it helpeth the men that hath the stone , and the palsey , & yf the herbe be dronke with wyne it helpeth hym that is bitten with any venymous wormes . Also the powder of this herbe breaketh harde postumes . Also yf this herbe be brent , and the asshes be medled with olde Oyle , and put to the place where lacked heer , and it shall growe agayne , this herbe is hote and drye .

Aristologia rotunda .

ARistologia rotunda is an herbe that is called Astrologe or Galyngale , this herbe hath leues lyke to a purse , and hath but one branche and grene leues aboue , & vnder ben whyte , and it flowreth as it were betayn saue the flowers ben whyte . The vertue as ypocras sayeth is , yf that he be dronken with hote water , it is medycynable for men that ben stopped in the brest , & for the fallynge euyll , and for the potagre , this herbe is hote & drye , and shall be gathered in haruest , and this is a spyce of red mader .

Ameos .

AMeos is an herbe called Amee , this hath leues lyke to Elderne , but they ben lesse and a longe braunche and flowreth , and sedeth as it were persely , and the sede is lyke to the sede of Persely . The vertue of this herbe is yf it be dronke with honny it sleeth wormes in a mannes wombe , and vnbyndeth great stoppynge of wycked wyndes in a mannes wombe , he breketh the stone , he healeth a mannes stomacke yf it be colde , he clenseth the lyuer and the reynes and woundes , he helpeth the bytynge of venymous beestes , and it is hote and drye .

Alleluya .

ALleluya is a herbe called woodsore or stubworte , this herbe hath .iii. leues of the whiche .ii. ben rownde and a lytell departed aboue and it hath a whyte flower , but no longe stalke . The vertue of this herbe is yf it be rosted vpon the coles in leues of the red docke , then he shall frete away deade flesshe , and it is hote and drye .

Agrimonia .

AGrimonia is an herbe called Egrimonye , and the leues be lyke to Tansey , but the leues of this ben greatter , and he hath a blewe flower , and when the flower is fall he hath sede that wyll hange in a mannes clothes , this groweth by dyches , or hedges , and woodes . The vertue is yf he be eten grene with the rote he heleth the akynge of the wombe . Also this herbe tempered with eysyl wyll heale a sore hurted with yron . Also yf it be vsed in meates it wyll hele the sorenes of the mylte , and it is hote and drye .

Auancia .

AVancia is an herbe called Auendre , it hath leues lyke to an hare foote , this herbe is called harefote , and he hath a yelowe flower as it were Turmentyll . The vertue is yf he be dryed & made in powder , and put in a lytel wyne or hote water and gyuen to a man that hath the Feuers to drynke , it shall helpe hym soone . Also it helpeth moche woundes , and the canker yf it be dronke .

Altea .

ALtea is an herbe called the Holyhocke or wylde malowe , it hath leues as it were malowe and hath a longe braunche , he sedeth as doth malowe . The vertue is yf it be shreded with telow , and taken to a man that hath the potagre , he shall be hole within thre dayes . Also yf this herbe be soden with vynegre and with lynsede , and layde vnto a mans sydes it departeth wycked gatheryng that ben gendred togyther in a mans body it groweth in feldes and hote places .

Amarista .

AMarista is an herbe called Mawthen or docter fenel , this herbe is moch lyke to Camamyll , and flowreth as Camamyll , for it hath whyte flowers , & this herbe stynketh as it groweth in the felde , and in corne . The vertue of this herbe is that the ioyce therof dronke is good for the canker . Also to hele the pypes of the Emerawdes and there be two spyces of the herbe , one hath a whyte flower , the other a yelowe flower .

Anisum .

ANisum is an herbe called Annies , it hath leues as Comen or Fenel , but the sede is more than Fenell sede . The vertue of this herbe is that he vnbyndeth wicked wyndes and great humours , and he openeth the stoppynge of the lyuer . Also he maketh womannes mylke to wax . Also he styrreth man and woman to workes of kynde . Also it maketh a man to make water & to swete . Also it maketh the wombe harde yf it be laxe , this herbe or elles the sede shulde be take moyste , and rosted or perched in maner of medycyne this herbe is hote and drye .

Alleum .

ALleum is an herbe called Garlyke , this herbe is commen . The vertue of hym is that he wyll vnbynde all great stoppynges and wycked wyndes in a mannes bodye . Also he helpeth a man to make water , but neuerthelesse he greueth a mannes iyen for the great vnbyndyng and drawyng that he veriuously draweth the syght . Also he dystroyeth a venym within a man . Also he healeth colde sores as it were Tryacle . Also he doth a way the morfewe of bladders in what place that they ben of the bodye yf it be well rubbed therwith , and it is hote and drye .

Astarton .

AStarton is an herbe called Lunarye , this herbe groweth amonge stones or hye places , this herbe shyneth by nyght , this herbe hath his moysture yfounde by shepherdes in the felde , and it hath yelowe flowers hole and rownde as cokobell , or flowers of Floxgloue , the leues of this herbe ben zende blewe , & they haue the marcke of the Moone in the myddes as it were .iii. leued grasse , and the leues ben more then .iii. leued grasse , and ben rownde as a peny , it hath a stalke & that is red , it smelleth as it were Muske , and the ioyce is yelowe , this groweth in the newe with Moone without leues , & euery day waxeth a newe lefe .xv. dayes , and after .xv. dayes he leseth a leaf as the Moone wexeth and wayneth , and where soeuer this herbe be he groweth in great quantyte . The vertue of this herbe is that who so eteth his bayns or els of the herbe in the waynynge of the Moone when he is in signo virginis , yf he haue the fallynge euyll he shall be hole . Also who so hath the fallyng euyll bere this herbe aboute his necke and he shal be hole . And it hath many mo vertues than I can tell at this tyme .

The .ii. letter begynneth with . B.
Betonia .

BEtonia is an herbe called Betayne or byschope pysworte , this herbe hath hole leues , but they be endented by the sydes without , & it hath a red flower in the croppe of the stalke . The vertue of this herbe is yf he be pune and put to the wounde in the heade that is smytten with a stroke , he shall hele the wounde fayre and well , and the better yf it be fresshe . Also this herbe wyll drawe out broken bones of woundes as some Auctours sayen . Also take the water of Betayne , or els breke the leues and take the ioyce and put it in to thyne iyes , than shall you fynde that it is is good for akynge or sorenes of the iyen . Also take of Betayn a dragma and pune it and medle it with water that is warme , and drynke it .iiii. tymes fastynge and it wyll breke the webbe aboute the iyen , and clense theym well & fayre . Also yf thou haue waterynge iyen eate euery day a lytel Betayne and it clenseth them . Also yf thou haue akynge iyen , take the leues of Betayne fresshe by them selfe , or els with a lytel water , and then wrynge out the ioyce , & put therto a lytell rose water , warme them well to gyther , and styl it in to thyne iyen , and afterwarde put aboue wolle , and so thou shalt be hole . Also yf thou blede moche at the nose take Betayne and pune it with a lytell salte , and do it to thyne nosethyrlles , as moche as thou mayest with thy thombe and thy medle fynger , and than holde thy nosethyrlle with the same fyngers , and the bsode shall staunche . Also yf thou haue sore tethe , take Betayne and seth it in olde wyne , or in eyfyll tyl it be sodde to the thyrde parte , and holde it in thy mouth , and thou shalt amende . Also yf thou haue the cowghe take two ounces of the powder of Betayne and a lytell honny , and seth it with esy fyre , and vse it .ix. dayes . Also yf a mannes yarde be swollen or els sore , take Betayne & pune it with lytell wyne , and after laye to the yarde and he shall be hole . Also yf a man may not holde his mete within hym , take .iiii. dragmes of the powder of Betayn and medle it with honny that is sodde , & make pellettes as great as a walsche note , & gyue hym .iiii. dayes eche day a pellet , and do hym to drynke .ii. sponefull of that water , & than he shall be hole . Also yf a man be potagre , take Betayne and pune it & lay it to his feete , and he shall be amended . Also take a lytel Betayne or the powder and eate it erely , and it shall helpe the fro dronkennes that day , these medycynes ben proued . This herbe groweth in woodes and holly places amonge busshes in derke places , this herbe is hote and drye .

Balsaminta .

BAlsaminta is an herbe that men cal horsemynt , this herbe hath leues lyke vnto other myntes , and some men calleth it water mynt , it groweth moche by the water , but it hath a stronger sauer then hath another mynt . The vertue is that he wyll conforte the stomacke , & make a man wel to defy his meate . Also this herbe purgeth a man within the bodye , and maketh hym well to speke . Also the ioyce of this herbe medled with honny and a lytel wyne doth away the schylke of a mans stomacke , and other wicked wyndes of hym . Also the ioyce of this herbe dronke with wyne ysode maketh a woman with chylde esely to bere her chylde , & soone to be delyuered , this is hote and drye , and hath two spyces .

Beta .

BEta is an herbe called Bete , this herbe is commen , and groweth in Gardaynes , and there be two spyces therof , and Diacolides sayeth , one is whyte another blacke .

The vertue of this herbe is that the ioyce of this herbe putte it in to the nosethyrlles , it clenseth a mans heed . Also this herbe swageth the akynge of a mans heed . Also it clenseth the heed from nyttes , and from other vermyn . Also it repayreth & kepeth the heer of a mannes heed . Also this herbe dystroyeth botches and byles . Also Diacolides sayeth , that vpon the rote of this herbe maye be planted a graffe that wyll afterwarde beare fruyte , as vpon the cole rote .

Borago domestices .

BOrago Domestices is an herbe called Borage , this groweth in Gardaynes , and he hath shorte leues and a blewe flower . The vertue of this herbe is that he wil clense the red colour of man . Also this herbe medled with wyne maketh a man glade and mery , and it is hote and drye .

Bigula .

BIgula is an herbe called Brome Bugle this hath leues som what rounde , and som what tournynge to blacke , and he hath a blew flower and somwhat boystous . The vertue of this herbe is that he wyl hele woundes in a mans heade . Also it breketh and dystroyeth the rewme in a mans heade and the akynge , he groweth in woodes , and he is hote and drye , and there ben .ii. spyces of hym .

Burneta .

BVrneta is an herbe called Burnet , & it hath a blewe flower as hath Hayhoue , and leues lyke to Tansey , but they be not so great . The vertue of this herbe is that he wyll distroy the great humours and the laxatyue within a man . Also he healeth and openeth the stoppynge of the lyuer , and maketh a man to pysse . Also he healeth a man of the yelow euyll . Also the ioyce medled with honny and dronke , vnbyndeth & healeth the sore of the rybbes and pappes , and there be .ii. spyces of this herbe one groweth in harde lande and hath lytell leues , another groweth in medowes and haue more leues .

Bursa pastoris .

BUrsa pastoris is an herbe called shepardes purs or tocheworte , this hath leues departed somdele as Burnet , & hath a whyte flower , and when he hath lost his flower , he hath the maner of a purs , in the whiche is sede . The vertue of this herbe is he wyll soone staunche blode yf he be dronke , it groweth in feldes and gardaynes wel nyghe al aboute , and he is hote and drye .

The .iii. letter begynneth with . C.
Camamilla .

CAmamilla is an herbe called Camamyl , this herbe hath leues lyke to the mauthe and white flowers but he smelleth sote , & the maw the stynketh .

The vertue is yf he be dronke with wyne he breketh the stone . Also he stroyeth the yelowe euyll . Also he healeth the akynge of the lyuer . Also yf he be chewed he heleth the sore of the mouth , this is hote and drye , and groweth moste in gardaynes .

Calamintum .

CAlamintum is an herbe that is called Calamynt , this herbe hath leues lyke vnto Mynt , but the leues ben whyter and rounder then the leues of Mynt , and more stronger of sauour , & it hath a whyte stalke . The vertue of this herbe is that he wyl distroy a mannes talent as ypocras sayth , and there be thre spices of this herbe , one that is stony , another that is hery , another that is waterye , & they be hote and drye , and he that is hery maketh a man moyste , he that is stony yf he be dronke he maketh a man that hath dronke venym hole . Also this herbe made in playster & layde to any venymous sore , it draweth the venym from within outwarde . Also who so drynketh this herbe .iii. dayes , it heleth the yelow euyl , he that is herye it helpeth from the lepour , the ioyce of this herbe put in to a mannes eares , it kylleth the wormes therin , it comforteth the stomacke and helpeth to defye , and it withdraweth castynge .

Crassula maior .

CRassula maior , is an herbe called Orpyn or Ormale , this herbe hath somwhat thycke leues as it were Peny worte .

The vertue of this herbe is yf it be layde to a wounde , he shal hele it without any helpe , this herbe groweth in gardaynes .

Crassula minor .

CRassula minor is an herbe called Stonor or Stonecrope , it hath lytell leues lyke to Orpin , and it groweth vpon howses and walles & groweth somwhat hangynge . The vertue of this herbe is , he wyll make a man to lyue chaste , & is dronke for the ague .

Cituca .

CItuca is an herbe called Hembloke or herbe Benet , it hath leues lyke to Persely , and so he flowreth & sedeth as doth Persely , but this herbe stynketh . The vertue is he kepeth maydens pappes from great waxynge . Also yf the ioyce of this herbe be dronke he distroyeth the great appetite of lechery . Also the ioyce of this with the spume of syluer and swynes grece distroyeth the hote potagre , and swageth the swellyng , this herbe is colde and drye .

Centuaria maior .

CEntuaria maior is an herbe that men calleth the more centory or earth gell , this hath leues lyke to the lesse centory , but they be more whyter , and hath a stalke and yelowe flowers , and flowreth not but in the topps . The vertue of this herbe is yf it be sodden with good wyne & gyuen a man to drynke , it healeth the syckenes of the lyuer . Also this herbe sodden in wyne and dronke , dryeth vp wylde humours of a mannes mylt , this hath ben often proued . Also the ioyce of this herbe sodden in water is good to hele a wounde of another place that is smytten with a canker yf he be anoynted therwith , it is hote & drye , and groweth in drye grounde .

Centuaria minor .

CEntuaria minor is an herbe called the lesse Centory or cristus lader , this hath leues lyke to the more Centory , but the leues ben more grener , and he hath thre braunches commynge out of the more , & the flower somwhat red . The vertue is yf the powder or the ioyce be medled with olde wyne & drynke is good to hele the styngynge of an adder , or any other venymous beest . Also yf you haue sore iyen , take the ioyce & anoynte your iyen & thou shalte be hole . Also yf thou haue any venym within the , take and pune this herbe and tempre it with Aysell and drynke it and you shall cast vp all the venym , & it groweth in drye places .

Carin .

CArin is a herbe called caraway , it hath leues lyke somwhat to Fenell , & a longe stalke and rounde sede , more then the sede of Persely . The vertue of hym is that he dystroyeth wycked wyndes and the coughe , and heleth men that hath the frensy , and bytyng with venymous beestes . Also this herbe medled with ayselheleth scabbes & tetters , and restoreth heer there it falleth away , this herbe is hote & dry , & groweth in gardaynes .

Celodonia .

CElodonia is an herbe called Celondyn or Deten wort , this hath leues that ben grene and yelowe flowers , and when he is broke he droppeth mylke , & the leues be somwhat lyke to Columbyne . The vertue of this herbe as Plinius sayeth , yf a swalowes byrde be hurte the dām● fetcheth of this herbe and healeth hym agayne . Also it healeth the ache of the tethe . Also it elenseth a mans heed . Also it healeth the canker and other sores in the month , this is hote and drye .

Cidamum .

CIdamum is an herbe called Hertnote , or Dylnote , or Flete , or Haleworte , this hath leues lyke to Fenel , and whyte flowers and small stalkes , & groweth in woodes and medowes . The vertue is that he wyll fetche awaye deade flesshe . Also this herbe put on afore , or on a place that lacked heer , it heleth it and restoreth heer , this is hote and drye .

Caulis .

CAulis is an herbe called Coleworte , this herbe is commen to you . The vertue of hym is that he wyl clense fresshe woundes , and the canker , & he le sore iyen that haue almoste lost theyr syghte . Also it maketh womans mylke to waxe , and he comforteth the stomacke . Also the ioyce of this herbe tempred with alym & eysell swageth the lepre . Also it is good for dronkenes , & groweth in gardaynes .

Coriandrum .

COriandrum is an herbe called Cetriander , he hath leues lyke to erthenote somdele , & hath a lytel whyte flower & rounde sede somwhat whyte , & he is stronger in sauour . The vertue is yf the ioyce be dronke with honnye , it sleeth all the wormes in a mannes body , & also hardeth a mannes wombe . Also yf the sede of this herbe be ete it driueth away the Feuers that come the thyrde daye , this herbe is hote and drye .

Capillus veneris .

CApillus veneris is called mayden heer or water wortes , this hath leues like to Ferne , but the leues ben small , and groweth vpon stones and walles , and in the myddle of the leues is as it were a blacke heer . The vertue of this herbe is that he wyll breke the stone . Also yf it be dronke with wyne it dystroyeth the venym , he is colde and drye .

Crocus .

CRocus is an herbe called Saffron , this hath lytell leues as it were grasse , and blewe flowers . The vertue of hym is that he wyl dystroy all maner of abhomynacyon of the stomacke . Also he maketh a man to slepe . Also the flower is good for many medicyns , and namely for cokes co colour theyr potage and it is hote and drye .

Centinodium .

CEntinodium is an herbe called Centinodi or swyngrasse , this herbe groweth welnye ouer all . The vertue of this herbe is that he wyll breke the stone , this herbe is hote & dry , & may be gathered at all tymes .

Caprifolium .

CAprifolium is an herbe called woodbynde or withwynde , this groweth in hedges or in woodes , and it wyll beclyp a tre in her growynge , as doth yuye , and hath white flowers . The vertue of this herbe is that he wyl hele cankers , and woundes , and blanders , and akynge of the teth , and sores in a mans toen . Also it is good to he le swellynge that is smyt with venym , this is hote & drye .

Canabaria .

CAnabaria is an herbe called wylde hempe , this hath leues lyke to hempe .

The vertue of this herbe is that he is good for the Feuer , and groweth moche by water .

Costus .

COstus is an herbe called Coste or lesse Detayne , this hath leues as Detayne , but they be not so moche , and the leues be more whyter then the leues of Detayne . Also it is sote in sommer . The vertue of this herbe is that he heleth the syckenes of the brest and of the longes , & also he wyll breke the postume . Also he draweth the humours of mans iyen . Also he is good for the stomacke , and this herbe is hote and drye .

Cepe .

CEpe is an herbe called a Onyon , this is commen ynowe . The vertue of this is that he wyll greatly comforte the stomacke . Also he nessheth the wombe . Also this herbe with honny and eysell , & dronke is good to hell the bytyng of a mad dogge . Also this herbe medled with womans mylke heleth the akyng of eeren . Also the ioyce of this dronke with any lycour , is good for a man that hath soft sodeynly his speche . Also the ioyce put to a mannes nosethyrlses breketh out the rewme or any other wycked stoppynge , this herbe is hote and drye .

Columbina .

COlumbina is an herbe called Columbayne or Tockefote , or Coluerfote , or Sawnardes , this herbe hath leues somwhat lyke to Cesidony , but he droppeth no mylke . The vertue is that he is good for a man that hath the quinsy , & shuld be gathered in august .

Cominum .

COminum is an herbe Called Commyn , this hath leues lyke to Coryandre , and he hath many braunches commynge out of the stalke , and he hath a stronge sauoure . The vertue is that he dystroyeth wycked wyndes and other euylles of the stomacke . Also he helpeth a man to make water , this herbe is hote and drye .

Cardiaca .

CArdiaca is an herbe called Cardyake , or Assper , this herbe hath leues somwhat lyke to blynde nettell , & he prycketh somwhat vpon the tongue , and he hath lytell coddes & therin his sede is . The vertue is that he is good for men that hath the fallynge euyll . Also he is good for sauces .

Cisera .

CIsera is an herbe called Frenche peyse he hath leues lyke a more payse , & also coddes , he hath not so great leues , nor so longe coddes as hath the other peyse , & he hath spices of her whyte & red , & he groweth in gardynes , & her sede in schaps as it were a peyse .

Camelion .

CAmelion is an herbe called wosuesthestell or a whyte the stell , this herbe hath whyte leues great and brode , and hath a red flower and groweth in wayes . The vertue of this herbe is great , that yf ye take this herbe when the sonne is in Caprycorne with the new moone , yf ye bere it with the , or vpon the there shall no myschefe fall on the.

Consolida maior .

COnsolida maior is an herbe called confery , this hath leues lyke to horshelme but they be not so whyte , & groweth in watery places , and hath two spyces on her , the one hath a whyte flower , the other a red , and lyke they ben of one vertue . The vertue is yf a man be brosed within hym or broke , take the rote of this herbe , & rost hym well amonge asshes , and take hym to the sicke fastynge with honny , and let hym eate it and he shal be hole . Also this herbe hath broken seues , and he is hote & moyste , and bereth blacke sede .

Consolida minor .

COnsolida minor is called Daysye or Browswort , and he hath leues lyke to the lesse centory and a whyte flower . The vertue is that he is good to breke botches , yf he be puned and layde therto , this is a spyce of Confery , and he groweth welny ouer all .

Consolida media .

COnsolida media is called whyte Bothyn or whyte Goldes , this herbe hath leues somwhat longe , and they ben entended a lytell without , & hath a whyte flower that is som what lyke to dayse , and it groweth in medowes and lees .

The .iiii. letter begynneth with . D.
Dragancia .

DRagantia is an herbe called Dragance or Elderwort or Cerpentyne , this herbe hath .iii. leues in eche braunche , and they be som what sharp as an nedder . The vertue is and he be puned with wyne he putteth away all maner of venym . Also he healeth akynge of earen , and they be anoynted therwith . Also yf the powder of this herbe be blowne in a mans nose , it clenseth the nose from rennyng . Also it is good to distroy the gowte , and the canker , and the festerynge of woundes , this herbe groweth in woodes and hylles , and he is hote and moyste , and must be gathered in the moneth of Iune and Iuly .

Diptanum .

DIptanum is called Detayne or detandre , this herbe hath leues lyke to Coste but they be grener than the leues of Coste , and it hath a lytel whyte flower . The vertue is yf a woman be with a deed body it wyl delyuer her therof , this herbe wyll drawe out an thorne , or yron out of a mans foote , or other places , and it is hote and drye .

Daucus asinius .

DAucus asinius is an herbe called birdes-nest or Tanke , this herbe hath leues lyke to Hemlocke , and hath a whyte flower . The vertue is that he is good to hele the dropsey and bytynge of venymous beestes . Also he openeth the stoppynge of the leuer , and of the mylt . Also he vubyndeth a mannes wombe , and maketh hym laxatyue , this herbe groweth in feldes , and beareth his flower lyke to a byrdesneste , and this herbe is hote and drye .

Daucus creticus .

DAucus creticus is an herbe called the lesse tanke , this hath leues lyke to wylde Popy , but the leues ben more whyter , and he hath a flower that is purpull coloure , this groweth in wete , and it is hote and drye .

Dens leonis .

DEns leonis is an herbe called daundelyon or lyons toth , this hath leues lyke to houndestoth , and he hath a yelow flower , and he hath no braunche but as eche flower spryngeth out of the more with a lytell braunche , and it droppeth mylke whan it is broke . The vertue is that the moore of it is good to hele the Feuer cotydyan , and it be dronke with wyne , it groweth all aboute .

Dragancia faminea .

DRagancia feminea is an herbe called Dragaunce female , it hath leues lyke to yuy , but they haue whyte speckes , and it hath a yelow stalke the length of two cubytz , other whyle as it were a croked staf , and lyke to a snake , and she beareth her sede as it were a cluster of grapes , and when the sede is ripe it is yelowe , this herbe groweth in darke places . The vertue of this is that yf the sede therof be puned with oyle and put to a mans iyen , it healeth the akynge of iyen . Also the ioyce of this herbe with a lytell wolle put to the nosethyrle , clenseth the nose from all fylth . Also the rote of this herbe puned with white wyne and honny heleth all woundes , and the canker arysed in . Also he that froteth his hande well with the rote of this herbe , he may take edders without any parell . Also the ioyce of this rote dystroyeth the darkenes of the iyen , yf they be anoynted therwith . Also yf this herbe be dronke with wyne , he sterith a man vnto lechery .

The .v. letter begynneth with . E.
Elena campana .

ELena campana is an herbe called Enule campayne or horseldron , this herbe hath leues as it were Comfery , but they be more whyter then the leues of Comfery , and he hath a longe stalke and a yelow flower . The vertue is yf a man haue waggynge teth and ete therof fastynge , it wyll fastyn his tethe . Also yf a man drynke this herbe it healeth hym from the stone , and helpeth hym to make water . Also yf it be dronke , it delyuereth a woman of a deade chylde . Also it hardyneth a mannes wombe yf it be laxatyue , this herbe heleth a man of the coughe this herbe is hote and moyste , it groweth in woodes and feldes .

Endiua .

ENdiua is an herbe called endyfe or horse thestyll , this herbe hath leues lyke sowthystel , this hath pykes in the rygge and a yelowe flower . The vertue of this herbe is thet the ioyce therof medled with hote water , and dronke heleth the stoppynge of the mylt and of the lyuer . Also it is good to hele the yelowe euyll , and the feuer tercyan , and the hote postume . Also this herbe swageth the great hete of the lyuer , and of the stomacke , and it is colde and moyste .

Eruca .

ERuca is an herbe called skyrwhyte , this hath leues lyke to bylre , but they be not so longe , and it hath a great rote . The vertue is that the ioyce of the leues wronge out , holde in a mans mouth heleth all the sorenes of the mouth . Also it breketh the stone . Also the ioyce of this herbe sodde and dronke dystroyeth blacke coloure . Also it stereth a man moch to lechery , and he vse it . Also it helpeth a man to make water . Also the ioyce of this herbe clenseth a man yf he be anoynted therwith . Also the ioyce of this herbe delyuereth men and chyldren from the cowghe , this herbe is hote and drye .

Eufragia .

EVfragia is an herbe called Eufrasse : this herbe hath lytell leues lyke to her colour but they be not so moch as he , & he hath a whyte flower . The vertue is that he is good to he le sore iyen , he groweth in medowes & hylles .

Ebulus .

EBulus is an herbe called walworte , it hath leues somdele lyke Erderen and he hath a longe stalke and groweth in feldes .

The vertue is that he is good to dystroye the dropsy , and scabbes , or tetters . Also this herbe draweth wicked humours out of a man this herbe is hote and drye .

Edera .

EDera is an herbe called yue , this is common it is called howsys , & towrys , and hath leues lyke to an herbe called bryan , and it bereth fruyte as it were bayes . The vertue therof is yf it be sod and layde on a botche it healeth it soone . Also yf thy heade ake take the ioyce of this herbe with oyle of roses , and seth them togyther in wyne , and anoynt thy hede therwith , and thou shalt be hole . Also yf thou wyl kepe thy heade from akynge in the sonne , take the leues of this herbe , and pune them small , and then tempre them with cysell and the oyle of Roses , and then anoynte thy forheade therwith .

Edera terrestris .

EDera terrestris is an herbe called orpyn , or heyhoue , this hath leues lyke to Carmynt , but they be not so moche , and hath in the croppe a red flower . The vertue is yf it be put in potage amonge flesshe , he wyll make the flesshe tendre and nesshe .

Eborus .

EBorus is an herbe called longe wort , or Pelyder of spayne , this is lyke to Pedelion , but the leues of this herbe be not so moche slytte without , and he hath a flower as it were a pasnepe . The vertue is that he wyl hele scabbes , the morfewe , and tetters . Also he heleth the emerawdes , yf it be layde to the place there it bledeth . Also he purgeth the colour of the fleume . Also he helpeth the from the tothache yf it be sod with eysell , and holde a quantyte in your mouth . Also this herbe purgeth well the stomacke and the wombe . Also the powder of this herbe medled with a lytel growell shall slee wormes . Also the ioyce of this herbe medled with mylke shall slee fleese , this herbe is hote and drye .

Elabrus .

ELabrus is an herbe called Clouentonge , or Pedelyon , this herbe is moche lyke to longe worte , but not so flat as be the leues of this herbe , & he hath somdele a brode flower , more than a peny , he hath a blacke rote and he is horryble in syght . The vertue of this herbe is that yf the powder therof be medled with growel or with meele it wyl slee rattes and yf a beest pysse blode , gyue hym this herbe and he is hole .

Epatica .

EPatica is an herbe called liuerwort , this herbe groweth in brymmes of waters , and in welles , and it wyll ioyne to stones , and he groweth moche in walles of stone , & it hath nother stalke , not her flower but small to wnde leues , and the more the leues be better to medycynes . The vertue is that he wyll dystroy and clense the hardenes of the lyuer . Also the leues therof medeled with swynes grece wyll hele woundes . Also it is good to hele the Feuer quartayne .

The .vi. letter begynneth with . F.
Famula .

FAmula is an herbe called sperworte , or la●secle , this hath leues lyke to a spere hed , it hath a stalke , and in the top commyng out many smal stalkes , & it hath a whyte flower , and it groweth in waters . The vertue therof is that he is good to hele the feuers , and also for to breke botches and byles , and it is hote and drye .

Fumus terre .

FUmus terre is an herbe called fumeterry this herbe hath leues that ben somwhat whyte vnder , and they ben smal , and it hath a flower of purpul colour , and this herbe groweth in stalkes , but not fullonge . The vertue is that he comforteth the stomacke . Also he maketh a man to haue appetyde to mete , it helpeth a man to make water , and it openeth the stoppynge of the lyuer , & clereth a mannes blode . Also yf the ioyce therof be dronke it distroyeth scabbes and ytchynge , and bladders that ben gendred of wycked humours , and it is hote and drye .

Fragra .

FRagra is an herbe called strawbery , and this herbe is common . The vertue therof is that he is good to dystroye a webbe in the lyen . Also it is good to hele woundes . Also the ioyce medeled with honny , and dronke heleth the akynge of a mannes mylte , this groweth in clene and darke places .

Fabaria maior .

FAbaria maior is an herbe called brokeleues , this herbe hath rownde leues & moche lyke to myntes . The vertue therof is , yf he be puned with shepes talowe , and made hote in maner of a playster , and layde to any swellynge it wyll hele it , this herbe groweth in smal brokes , & moste amonge belton .

Filex .

FIlex is an herbe called Ferne , this herbe is common , and there be .iii. spyces therof , one is called Ferne , and another is called polipode , another called Osmonde , and that is the .ii. spyces , another is called verrew & that is the .iii. spyce , polipode is good to make a man laxatyue , and he groweth in trees , Osmonde is good to hele broken bones , and it groweth in dyches and woodes , the .iii. that men cal euer verrew groweth on walles , and is good to hele the potagre , & he maketh stronge a mannes senewes , & he groweth in woodes , dyches , and feldes .

Filipendula .

FIlipendula is an herbe that men calleth Filipendull or dropworte , this is lyke to yaron , and he groweth next the grounde , the leues be more than the leues of yaron , it hath a small stalke , and a flower somdele whyte , and in the more small pelettes lyke yshape as it were smal pelettes rownde . The vertue is that he wyll dystroy wycked wyndes aboute the lyuer and the mylte . Also he helpeth to distroy the stone , it groweth in holowe places , and drye , and it is hote and drye .

Feniculum .

FEnicnlum is an herbe that men calleth Fenell , this herbe is common ynoughe .

The vertue is , the sede when it is drye , it distroyeth wynde in the stomacke . Also it conforteth a mannes stomacke . Also he openeth the stoppynge of the reynes & of the bladder . Also the ioyce of this herbe stilled in to a mans iye doth away the webbe . Also yf it be dronke with wyne , it dystroyeth all maner of venym . Also the ioyce dropped in to the eres sleeth wormes , that ben within . Also yf it be dronke with wyne it heleth the dropsy . Also it heleth all maner of swellynges . Also yf he be dronke with wyne or water , it maketh a womans mylke to wax . Also yf he be dronke with wyne , it kepeth from castyng . Also yf he be medled with oyle it wyll hele the swellynge of a mans yerde . Also yf thou wyll be steryed to lecherye , take and drynke the sede therof with good wyne .

Faxmus .

FAxmus is an herbe called hertwort or odobrame , this hath leues yshape as a hert and hath a flower as were bugle , and a shorte stalke . The vertue is yf he be broke and layde to a sore it heleth anone , this groweth in feldes and medowes .

Finiculus porcinus .

FIniculus porcinus is an herbe called swynes fenel or worme sede , this herbe hath small leues lyke to yaron , and of a stalke commynge many braunches it groweth vpon walles , & hath small coddes and small red sede . The vertue of this herbe is , yf a man ete the sede therof , it distroyeth and sleyeth the wormes within the wombe , and it is hote and drye .

Febrifuga .

FEbrifuga is called fetherfoy or vethut foye , this herbe hath many stalkes commynge out of one stalke , and it hath a whyte flower as it were Mayes . The vertue is that he wyl comforte the stomacke . Also it swageth the feuer cotydyan . Also it is good to hele the crampe that commeth of a colde stomacke . Also yf this herbe be puned and layde to a sore that is bytten with a venymous worme or beest it shall be hole . Also this herbe tempered with eysell doth awaye the morfew . Also yf this be puned and layde to a wounde , in the whiche is broken bones , it shal hele the bones . Also the rote of this herbe is good to staunche the blodymenson , this is hote and drye .

Filago .

FIlago is an herbe called feldewort , this herbe hath leues a lytell enlong , and it is lyke to horehounde , it is a lytell herbe and it groweth in wete .

Flammula minor .

Flammula minor is an herbe called the lesse sperwort , it hath leues as it were grasse , but it is sharpe as it were a spere . The vertue of this herbe is yf it be puned and layde to a hande that is byte , it shall be hole anone .

The .vii. letter begynneth with . G.
Granum .

GRanum is an herbe called Gromell , or lytelwale , this hath leues that ben parte enlonge , and hath a lytell whyte sede shape as a stone that men call mariery perle . The vertue of this herbe is that he is good to hele the stone , and the euyl of the bledder , this herbe maketh a man to make water , and this is hote & dry .

Genescula .

GEnescula is an herbe called Genestre , or brome , this hath leues lyke to Spygurnell , and they ben a lytell longer , and it hath a yelowe flower . The vertue is that he is good to knyt bones & synewes togyther .

Genciana .

GEnciana is an herbe called bladmoyne or felde wort . The vertue of this herbe is that he clenseth the stoppynge of the stomacke , the lyuer and the mylte , & it be dronke with honny and water . Also it healeth the bytynge of venymous beestes . Alfs ; o it delyuereth a woman of a deade chylde , and this herbe is hote and drye .

Galanga .

GAlanga is an herbe that men call Galyngale . The vertue of this herbe is that he comforteth the stomacke , & it maketh a man to defye his meate . Also it vnbyndeth and letteth out wycked wyndes out of a mannes body . Also it maketh a mannes mouthe swete . Also it healeth the reynes . Also it maketh a man to haue appetyte to a woman , & it is hote and drye .

Granum solis .

GRanum solis is an herbe called wylde Gromell , this hath leues somdele lyke to Gromell , and his sede is lyke somdele to that other gromell sede . Also he hath somdele suche a flower , neuertheles they dyffereth in the stalke , for the stalke of this herbe is sharp and it groweth moche in wete .

Gladiolus .

GLadiolus is an herbe called Gladyoll , or Gladur , this herbe hath leues like to an herbe called Getus , but it is not so grene , it hath a yelow flower & a longe stalke , and it groweth in water .

Graciadei .

GRaciadei is an herbe called graciadei , this hath leues somdele lyke to dens delion , but the leues of this be somwhat sharp , and it hath yelowe flowers , and it groweth in drye lande .

Graciadei maior .

GRaciadei maior is an herbe called graciadei the more , this hath leues lyke to cokyll , & it hath a whyte flower , it groweth in drye grounde , and whan that it is broke it droppeth mylke .

The .viii. letter begynneth with . H.
Hastula regia .

HAstula regia is an herbe called wodrofe , it hath leues lyke to croyes wort , and this herbe is sote in sauour , and a woman smel moche therto it maketh her heade to ake . The vertue therof is yf the more of it be puned with wyne it shall hele sores of the mouthe . Also take the sede of this herbe and pune it and tempre it with the sowrest eysel that ye can fynde and drynke it , and it shall staunche the flyxe and harde the wombe .

Herba crucita .

HErba crucita is an herbe called Croys worte or Exean , this hath lytell leues and a small stalke , and also a whyte flower . The vertue of this herbe is that he wyll he le well woundes .

Herba christofori .

HErba christofori masculus is an herbe called herbe christofer male , this herbe hath leues moche lyke to lesse crowesape , but they ben more whyte and not fully so longe , and it groweth in drye grounde , and also in watery places , and it hath a yelowe flower . The vertue of this herbe is that he is good to hele the pestylence .

Herba walteri .

HErba walteri is an herbe called herbe water , this hath leues lyke to the leues of Persely , and the leues be thycke , fat , and tender . The vertue of this herbe is that he wyll clense woundes and hele them .

Herba Roberti .

HErba Roberti is an herbe called herbe Robert , this hath leues lyke to herbe Genet , it hath a small flower that is somdelred , it groweth in feldes and in hedges , and in walles . The vertue of this herbe is that he wyll hele woundes , and also the powder wyll slee the Canker .

Herba martis .

HErba martis is an herbe called mortagon , this herbe hath leues lyke to a letter . M. when he is a capytall letter , & in some braunche he hath .ix. leues , and some more , and some fewer , and bringeth forth her leues and sede togyther , this herbe hath many wonderfull vertues .

Herba Iohannis .

HErba Iohannis is an herbe called saynt Iohanes worte , it hath leues lyke to the lesse Centory , it hath a yelow flower and a longe stalke , and many stalkes commyng of one . The vertue is yf he be in a howse , he suffreth no wycked spryte dwell therin .

Herba Petri.

HErba Petri is an herbe called cowslop this herbe hath leues lyke to herbe xpo for femall , but they be more whyter , and it groweth in medowes .

The .ix. letter begynneth with . I.
Iusquiamus .

IVsquianus is an herbe called Henbane or Hēnebel , this herbe hath leues somewhat whyte vnder , and the leues be flat a lytel without as it were sowthistel , it hath a flower somwhat white , and it hath a great stalke , and many braunches commynge out of one more , & it groweth in hye wayes . The vertue of this herbe is that the oyle made therof is good to dystroye all maner of gowtes , and namely that that commeth of melancolye . Also the sede of this herbe layde on a slayte stone and hete with the fyre , and let it smoke in the mans mouthe , it sleeth wormes of the teth . Also he swageth the cough and hote postume and hote potegre . Also the more is good for the tothache , and the ioyce of this is good for all maner of woundes , and the sede therof shulde be gathered in August . Also yf thou cast the sede therof in the fyre , all the hennes that ben ouer the fyre shall fall in to the fyre , and it is colde and drye .

Isopus .

ISopus is an herbe called Isope , it hath leues lyke to Sauery , but they be not so brode , & he flowreth as doth sauery . The vertue therof is that the ioyce therof medled with eysell , and put in a sore mouth heleth it . Also it sleeth wormes in the wombe and maketh the wombe nesshe . Also yf it be dronke grene or els the powder , it maketh a man wel colowred , it is hote and drye .

Ireose .

IReose is an herbe called Saue , and his leues be lyke to flowerdelyce , & it hath a whyte flower , and groweth in water .

The vertue therof is that he wyll hele the akynge of the senewes . Also it distroyeth the coughe . Also yf it be dronke with wyne it dystroyeth the wycked humoures of the breest . Also it helpeth the bytyng of venymous beestes or wormes . Also it distroyeth the crampe Also it delyuereth a woman of a deade chylde , this herbe is hote and drye .

Iris.

IRis is an herbe called flowerdelyse and it is lyke to Saue almoste in all maner fetures , but this herbe hath a flower almoste of purpull colour , this groweth in waters and gardaynes , and he hath the same vertues that Saue hath .

Iua .

IUa is an herbe called Iue , this herbe hath a rote euen downe to the grounde growynge , and it hath small leues growyng euen by the grounde . The vertue is yf a man haue a sore swellyng aboute his eres , take this her be cumbonfitatibus of her in wyne and oyle and commyn , and than make a playster therof , and laye to the eares and it shall he le theym . Also take the knobbes of the rote & dry them and clense them , and they haue vertue to maste the laxatyue , and it is hote and drye .

Iasia alba .

IAsia alba is an herbe called wylde Tan sey or gose grasse , but they be more whyter , and it hath a yesowe flower , and it groweth downe by the grownde , as doth the strawberyes . The vertue of this herbe is good for the clensyng of a mans lymmes , it groweth in medowes , sees , wodes , & wayes .

Iasia nigra .

IAsia nigra is an herbe that men call matfeson , or bulwede , or yrenhard , or knoppe wede , this hath leues lyke to scabyous , and it hath a purpull colour .

Ippia maior .

IPpia maior is an herbe called pympernel , or sefehele , or wayworte , or more croppe , this hath leues lyke to chyckewede , but the seues of this ben lesse , and it hath a flower of purpull colour , & it groweth in wete . The vertue of this herbe is that he is good to hele woundes , and so dystroy venym , and is good for the postume , and to hele the sore iyen .

Ipia minor .

IPia minor is an herbe that men call cheke wede , this herbe hath leues like to pympernell , and it hath a whyte flower , and it groweth in gardaynes and in feldes . The vertue of this herbe is , sethe it in ronnynge water and wasshe your scabey handes therin often tymes , and they shall be hole .

The .x. letter begynneth with . L.
Lanisticum .

LAnisticum is an herbe called louage , this herbe hath leues lyke to Louage , but they be somdele more , & it hath a longe stalke , and it is stronge in sauour . The vertue is in the sede of her . Also the morys therof dronke with wyne , is good for the stomacke , and for good dygestyng , this is hote and drye .

Lingua ceruina .

LIngua ceruina is an herbe called hertes tongue , this hath leues lyke to the tonge of a harte , and it groweth in walles and drye places , & hath no sede , nor flower , nor stalke .

The vertue of this herbe is that he wyl type the postume and breke it , yf it be sode with oyle of Roses . Also yf it be dronke with olde wyne , it hardyneth the wombe . Also it healeth a man of the coughe , this is hote & drye .

Lilium .

LIlium is an herbe that men call Lylye . The vertue of this herbe is that yf thou pune it with talowe , and sethe it with oyle , and laye it to the place there as the colde postume is , it shall rype hym and breke hym . Also take the rotes of lylye , and the rotes of the red docke , and the more of louage , & put all these in wyne & oyle , the space of .ii. dayes and afterward let it seth and clense it , and do therto waxe and oyle , and make anoyntment and that is good to hele the sores & hardenes of a mannes mylte . Also take the knobbes of the rotes of the Lylye and rost them amonge the coles , and take oyle Olyue and anoynte there as the sore is .

Ligustrum .

LIgustrum is an herbe called prymerose . The vertue of this herbe is good for to make potage . Also the ioyce put in a mannes nose wyll dystroy the Megrym . Also the water that the rote is soden in is good to vnstop the conduytes of vryne .

Lingua bouis .

LIngua bouis is an herbe called Langde● befe . The vertue of this herbe is good to do awaye the red colour of a man . Also yf it be dronken it doth away the cardyacle and other wycked humours in a mannes lunges . Also the ioyce of this herbe dronke with hote water , maketh a man to haue a good mynde and good wyt , this must be gathered in Iune or in Iuly , and this is hote and drye .

Lingua serpentis maior .

LIngua serpēris maior is an herbe called Adder tongue , this herbe hath leues lyke to Affodyll , but they be more grene , and also more sharp in the ende , this must be gathered in the moneth of Apryll .

Lingua serpentis minor .

LIngua serpentis minor is an herbe called the lesse Adder tongue , this herbe hath leues somwhat lyke to Pygyll , and it hath a yelowe flower , and out of the stalke commeth many braunches , and it groweth in woodes .

The vertue of this herbe is good to lay to a cut , yf it be brused and layde therto .

Lingua canis .

LIngua canis is an herbe called houndes tongue . The vertue of this herbe is good to dystroy the coughe and the postume , and it wyll rype a botche . Also this herbe eaten is good for shakynge of the heed , and maketh the throte and the breth smothe & souple . Also for the flux of the wombe yf thy fete be wasshed in the water that it is soden in .

Lingua hircina .

LIngua hircina is an herbe called Bucke shorne , or swyneskerce , this herbe hath leues flatred as it were an hertes horne , and it groweth crepynge by the grownde , & it hath a lytell whyte flower , it groweth in watery places . The vertue is that is clenseth the stomacke and refreyneth the great hete , and healeth the brennynge of fyre , yf that it be soden and layde therto .

Lupinus .

LUpinus is an herbe called Lupyne , this herbe hath leues lyke to fyue leued gras , the Lupyne hath .vi. leues , and it hath a whyte flower , and a whyte sede that is somwhat broder , and it bereth coddes somwhat lyke to benecoddes . The vertue of this herbe is , yf a man haue wormes in his wombe , take the sede and make meele therof , and the ioyce of worm wode and honny , and make a cake therof and ete it , and it vnbyndeth the stoppynge of the lyuer & of the mylte . Also it is good to dystroy the dropsy . Also take the same meele and the ioyce of arsmert , & make therof paste and lay it to thy eres , and it shal kyl the wormes within them or yf thou make a cake therof & hete it , it wyll do the same . Also yf thou wyll take the ioyce of Lekes , and tempre it with the meele , and put it in thy eres , it shall clense theym from all wycked humours and stynkyng . Also take the same meele and tempre it with oyle , and it wyl breke and rype all maner of postumes . And this herbe is hote and drye .

Labrum veneris .

LAbrum veneris is an herbe that men calleth Sowthystell . The vertue of this herbe is this , yf a man haue a hote feuer , take the ioyce therof and tempre it with hote water , and let hym drynke it and he shall be hole . Also yf a man haue venym within hym , take this herbe and drye it and make powder therof , and do the powder in good wyne , and let hym drynke it , and it wyll cast vp all the venym , this herbe is hote and drye .

Lauendula .

LAuendula is an herbe called lauander , yf this be soden in water , and gyuen to a man that hath the palsye , it wyll hele hym , and this herbe is hote and drye .

Lactuca .

LActuca is a herbe that is called Lettyse or slope worte . The vertue of this herbe is this , yf it be eten rawe or soden it engendreth good blode . Also this herbe soden with a lytel eysel and Saffron and than dronken , it helpeth a man that is stopped in the lyuer and in the mylt . Also yf a man may not slepe , take the sede of this herbe & stampe it to powder , & tempre it with womans mylke and make a playster therof on lynt , & lay it to the temples of thy heade , & thou shalt slepe well , or elles drynke the powder therof with mylke . Also take the sede and tempre it with oyle of roses , and make a playster and lay it to thy stomacke , and it is good to distroy the hote postume . Also drynke the ioyce of this herbe , or powder the sede for it is good to hele the flyx , but who that vseth this herbe ouermoche , it wyll dystroy theyr syght , this herbe is colde and somwhat moyste .

Lactuca siluatica .

LActuca siluatica is an herbe called wylde Lettyse , this herbe hath leues lyke to the thistel , and they be sharpe and kene , and it hath a flower of purpull colour , and it groweth in feldes and in whete , this herbe is hote and drye . The vertue of this herbe is that it taketh away the dymnes of the iyes , medle the ioyce of this herbe with wyne or honny , and the gall of an Austour , or other foule of pray , and put it all medled in a glasse , and put it in thy iyes .iii. tymes in a day or more , and in shorte space thy iyes shall be clere , for it is a souerayne medicyne . And bycause this herbe is good for to clere the syght , some say that the Egle cateth this herbe when that he wyll flee hye .

Lactuca leporica .

LActuca leporica is an herbe called Hate thystel , this herbe hath leues lyke vnto Sowthystel , but the leues be not so endented , it droppeth mylke . The vertue of this herbe is thus yf a hare eat of this herbe in sommer whan he is mad , he shall be hole .

Also take this herbe & lay it to a mannes syde when he slepeth , or elles that he knowe not therof , and it wyll hele hym of the feuers .

Lollium .

LOllium is an herbe that men call cokle . The vertue of this herbe is thus , yf it be dronken with Radysshe , and a lytel salt , it is good to hele the Canker , or other woundes in peryll . Also it is good to comforte the stomacke and the lyuer . Also it wyll vnbynde the wormes in a mans stomacke . Also it helpeth a man to make water , and it is good for sore iyes . Also subfumygacyon therof wyl make a woman to bere her chylde without any peryll or harme . Also it wyll asswage the great paynes of akynge of the lypur , it is hote & dry .

Laparium rubeum .

LAparium rubeum is an herbe called red docke , yf that a man take the ioyce therof and holde it in his mouth , it wyll asswage the tothache . Also yf a man haue the kynges euyl take this herbe and seth it in wyne , and strayne it and gyue it hym to drynke , and he shall be hole yf he vse it oft . Also yf that a man rubbe hym with the ioyce , it doth away euyll ytchynges . Also this herbe is good to deliuer wyndes that be stopped in a mans stomacke by balkyng . Also this herbe is good to make scabbes and botches rype . Also it is good to make a man to haue a harde wombe , & this herbe is hote and drye .

Linum .

LInum is an herbe that men cal flex , and it is good yf a man take the sede therof , and sethe it in water , it maketh a man laxatyue , and it is good to make a playster therof for akynge sores . Also there is another spyce therof that is called Custula , and it is named in englysshe Dodure , & it groweth amonge flex . The vertue of this herbe is that he is good to purge a man of the colour . Also yf a great quantyte therof be taken , and soden in Myrre and oyle togyther , and a playster made therof , it is good for the raynes and for the breest , and for other akynge lymbes .

Lauriola .

LAuriola is a herbe called lawrell . The vertue of this herbe is that it wyll make a man laxatyue , & it is good to purge a man of flewme and of colour , it is good for a man that may not eat , for yf the ioyce therof be put in his eres , or yf the sayde herbe be stamped , & a suppository be made therof and sayde on cotton , it wyll hele it . Also for them that here not wel , put the ioyce in to his eres , and yf there be any rotten humours it wyll drye them , and it is hote and drye .

Licorisa .

LIcorisa is an herbe that men cal lycoryse the rote of this herbe is swete , & it moysteth the kyndly hete of a man , and it is good for the coughe . Also yf it be soden in water , it wyll dystroy a mannes thurste . Also it maketh a mannes brest , his throte , and his lunges moyste , and in good tempre . Also the water that lycoryse is soden in is good agaynst all syckenes of the breest , & for the a postume of the rybbes called pleuresy , it is colde & moyste .

The .xi. letter begynneth with . M.
Millefolio minor .

MIllefolio minor is an herbe that is called the lesse Mylfoyle , there is no dyfference of kynde nor vertue betwene mylfoyle the lesse , and Mylfoyle the more , saue the more groweth in gardaynes , and the lesse in wylde places , they be both of one strength .

The vertue of this herbe shall be declared in Mylfoyle the more folowynge by lettre .

Mercurialis .

MErcurialis is an herbe that men cal Mercurye . The vertue of this herbe is that he is good yf a man haue akynge in his wombe , gyue hym to drynke the ioyce and he shall be hole , it wyll clense the stomacke , and the sede wyll do the same . Also the ioyce tempred with whyte wyne is good to he le sore iyes , and yf a worme or other vermyn haue bytten a man , take the ioyce & warme it , and wasshe it . Also yf there be any wormes cropen in to a mans eres , take the ioyce and warme it and put it in to his eares , & he shall be hole , this is hote and drye .

Menta .

MEnta is an herbe that men cal mynte . The vertue of this herbe is that yf it be ofte eaten , it wyll slee the wormes in a mans wombe . Also yf a man haue botches or other rennynges or swellynges in his heade , take this herbe and stamp it , and lay it to the sore , and it wyll hele it . Also yf a mannes toth or the flesshe of the toth ake or stynke : take this herbe and seth it in whyte wyne and in eysel , and take that lycour and wasshe his mouthe therwith , than take the powder of the herbe and rubbe well his teth therwith , and he shal haue a swete smellynge mouthe . Also take thou this herbe and eysell & make sauce , and it wyl make the to haue a talent to thy mete . Also when there shal be gyuen any medicyne to distroy venym , it wyl be good to be gyuen with the ioyce of this herbe , for it hath many vertues , and namely for venym , there be many spyces therof , and it is hote and drye .

Menta romana .

MEnta romana is an herbe that men call whyte mynte . The vertue of this herbe is that the ioyce therof wyl sle wormes in a mannes wombe . Also the ioyce wyll sle wormes in the nose thyrsses of a man . Also the powder therof caste in a mans mete , shall make hym well to defye his meate . Also the ioyce dronke sleeth the wormes of the wombe , yf it be dropped in the eres , it sleeth the wormes .

Malua .

MAlua is an herbe that men cal malowe . The vertue of this herbe is good yf the leues be stamped and layde to a mans stomacke , it wyll breke a hote postume in the begynnynge , or els medle this herbe with fresshe swynes grece , and laye it on a hote tyle , & lay it all hote to the postume , and it shal rype it , and breke it . Also it is good to distroy the hardnes of a mans lyuer and mylte . Also it wyll make a man laxatyue , & it is good for playsters , it is colde and moyste .

Morell or nyghtshadowe .

MOrell is an herbe that men call nyght shadowe , this herbe is colde and drye in the .ii. degre , the leues , the braunches , and the fruytes therof be ryght good & best when they be grene . The vertue is they be good for stoppynge of the splen and the lyuer , and best for the Iaundesse to drynke the ioyce of it with a lytell Ruberbe . Also it is good for a postume in the stomacke , in the bowels , or in the lyuer , seth the ioyce therof with barly water and drynke it .

Mastyke .

MAstyke is an herbe that men cal gumme , and it is hote and drye in the .ii. degre , and it is a gumme of a tre growynge in a parte of the countre of Grece , in the latter ende of Vcre the men of that countre slytte the trees , and than make the grownde clene all abouts and laye clothes rounde aboute the trees , or some other connynge to kepe the gumme from the grounde in chosynge of it , to knowe whiche is best , to take the best is whyte and clere , the whyte colour is next the best , and that is medled with earth and somwhat darke , the best mastyke hath vertue of constraynynge , comfortynge , clensyng , and losynge of humours discendyng from the hede aboue to the iyes and to the teth , and for the dysease of the tempses made of an ascendynge wynde from the stomacke to the heed . Take powder of mastyke with whyte swete wyne , and the whyte of an egge , and medle them well togyther , and ye wyll ye may put in frankensence , & playster it to the temples . Also sethe Mastyke in water and drynke it , and it wyl comfort wel the stomacke and make good degestyon , and it comforteth and relaxeth the stomacke , and put to it fenes sede , and it putteth out wynde out of the stomacke . Also a playster made of Mastyke and bole armonyake , and the whyte of an egge and vynegre , and laye it on the forke of the stomacke or brest , it wyll constrayne wel the coloryke vanyte . Also seth mastyke in rayne water and drynke it warme , and this medycyne is very good for the flux of the wombe that commeth of a sharp lax that was taken before to stop hym . Also boyle mastyke in rayne water , or Rose water , with two or thre cloues , and drynke it warme , & that comforteth the vomyte , and the flux of the wombe that commeth of sharpnes and vyolence of the medycyne . Also mastyke must haue but lytell boylynge for hurtynge of his vertue , and it shulde be gyuen warme , for it constrayneth the more whan that it is gyuen warme , than whan it is ouer moche hote .

Magerum .

MAgerum is an herbe that is hote & dry in the seconde degre , the flowers and leues be vsed in medycynes , and it shulde be gathered in sommer whan it flowreth , and dry it in the shadowe , and it may be kepte a yere . The vertue of this herbe is good in comfortynge , losynge , consumynge , and of clensynge , yf the powder of it be dronken in wyne , or els boyle the powder of it in wyne , and it wyll hete wel a stomacke . Also it comforteth the degestyon . Also take the leues & flowers of magerum , and pune them a lytell , & make them hote in a panne , and lay it to the greuaunce , and it taketh awaye the dysease in the stomacke that commeth of wynde . Also for the re●●me in the heade , take this herbe and bynde it warme aboute thy heade . Also it dryeth the mother and consumeth the superfluyte of it .

Millefolium maior .

MIllefolium maior or yarow is an herbe that kynge Achylles dyd fynde , and therwith heled his men that were wounded with yron . The vertue of this herbe is good for woundes , stampe this herbe with swynes grece , and playster it to the wounde , and it shal hele it , and the same is good for an ache in the breste or syde , it is good for hym that may not pysse , take the ioyce of this herbe and vinegre & drynke it , and merueylously it helpeth a wounde that hath taken colde , stampe this herbe in butter , and laye it to the wounde , and it wyll hele it well . Also to degest the stomacke or that lyeth therin , take the ioyce of it , & medle it with water and honnye , and drynke it warme . Also it is good for dyseases in the body , take the powder and medle it with wyne or with good ale , and drynke it and it helpeth moche . Also it is good for the herte brennynge . Also for the heedache stampe this herbe , and playster it to the heade . Also for bytynge of a wood dogge , stampe this herbe with the graynes of wete , and it healeth it . Also for hym that may not holde his meate , take and stampe this herbe with wyne , and drynke it warme .

Motherworte .

MOtherworte or mogwort , this herbe is called in latyn Artemesia , and it is hote and drye in the thyrde degre , this herbe helpeth a woman to conceyue a chylde , clenseth the mother , and maketh a woman to haue her flowers , and it dystroyeth the emerawdes on this maner . Fyrste it must be gathered , than take the powder of motherwort , and of Horehounde togyther , and strawe it on the pappes . Also yf a chylde be deed in the mothers wombe , take motherwort , & stampe it small , and make a playster therof and lay it to her wombe all colde , and with the grace of God she shall haue delyuetaunce without parell , it is good for the stone and the grauell in the raynes of a man or of a woman , yf a man bere this herbe vpon hym , there shall no venymous beest greue hym . It is good for the yelowe Iaundes and it be dronken with wyne , for it conforteth the stomacke , and maketh a man or woman to haue a good colour . Agaynst ache of the bowels , powdre of mugwort dronken with honny easeth greatly , and is good agaynst many other syckenesses .

Maces .

MAces is a spyce that is called Mace , this spyce is hote & drye in the seconde degre , maces is the tynde or huske that groweth aboute the Nutmege , as the rynde groweth aboute the hasell nutte , it may be kepte .x , yere in his vertue , it is comfortyng , dyssosuyng , and consumyng , the knowledge of fyne maces is thus , it shulde be in coloure lyke to fyne golde , or elles lyke to golde that syluer is gyft with , the whiche hath a sharpe ●alage with a bytternes , and it soketh lyke to earth , & it is to be refused , for it hath no sharpe sauour , for a colde stomacke that may not defye nor degeste well , take maces and boyle them in wyne & drynke it . Also a good playster the whiche is best for a feble stomacke , and make powdre of mastyke and of maces , and medle them with oyle of Roses & wexe , and make a playster therof and say it on the stomacke of the sycke parson . Also to clense the brayne of superfluous humoures , take a quantyte of maces , and chewe them well in thy mouthe , & holde them there a whyle , and that shall lose the feumosyte of humours that ryse vp to the brayne , & purge the superfluite of it . Also for feblenesse of the stomacke and the lyuer of a colde cause , and for the colyke , and for the dyseases of the spyrytuall membres , or flewme , boyle maces in the ioyce of fenell , and in the ende of the boyfynge put in a lytell wyne , than strayne it and drynke it , for it is the best remedye for the foresayd dyseases . Also for the ache of the hert , vse powdre of maces in thy meates and drynkes .

Menta .

MEnta is an herbe that is called red mynt , it is hote and dry in the seconde degre , and there be two other myntes , but I meane howse myntes , the whiche properly is sayde gardayne myntes , for that moste commenly is in medycynes both grene and drye , for great holsūnes it shuld be dried in a shadowe place , and so it wyll be kept a yere in great vertue , to dyssolue or lose , to consume , of his proper qualyte , & to comforte of his swete sauoure . The vertue is this , for the stynkyng of the mouth and fylthe of the gummes & of the teth , wasshe thy mouth and gummes with vynegre that myntes be sodden in , and after rub hym with the powder of myntes , or with dry myntes to prouoke the appetyte when a impedyment of the stomacke commeth of colde humours beyng in the mouth of the stomacke , make a salue of myntes and vynegre with a lytel synamum and peper , and vse it wel agaynst vo mytes that commeth of feblenes of the stomacke or of colde causes , sethe myntes in sauge water and vynegre , and depe it in and laye it on the mouthe of the stomacke with the myntes that be soden therin . Also gyue to the pacient to eate of the same myntes for the sincopyne , and feblenesse in feuers , and without feuers , or of medycyne , or of what cause it be , stamp myntes with vynegre , and a lytell wyne yf the pacyent be without feuer , & yf he be with feuer , stampe myntes with vynegre alone , than make a toste of sowre brede , and toste it well tyl it be almoste brent , then put it in that licour , and let it lye therin tyl it be wel soked , than put it in to his nose and rub his lyppes , and gummes , tethe , and temples therwith , and bynde it to the poulse vaynes of his armes , & let the pacyent eate the moystnes that is left and swalowe it in . For to clense the mother , take the tender croppes of myntes , and sethe them in water or wyne , and playster it to the share , and to the raynes . Agaynst the congylynge in a womans breste , take the small stalkes of myntes and seth them in wyne & oyle , and playster it aboute the teates . Also be it knowen that whan any medycyne shulde be gyuen agaynst venym , it shuld be gyuen with the ioyce of myntes , for myntes haue a maner of strengthe of drawynge out venym , or els it shuld be gyuen with wyne that myntes haue be soden in . For stoppynge of the splen and the lyuer , and of the wayes of the vryne of a colde humour and a hote without feuer , take the ioyce of myntes alone , or myntes so den in wyne , or the ioyce of myntes medled with honny , & gyue it to the pacyent . To slee wormes in the bely , take the ioyce of myntes and drynke it , & thou shalte be hole . Also the ioyce of myntes sleeth wormes in the eares . For a tetter take the ioyce of myntes , and put therto brymstone and vynegre , & medle them wel togyther , and anoynt the tetter therwith and thou shalte be hole . For a wounde in the heade , stamp myntes & lay on the wounde . &c. For payne in the syde , take myntes and seth them in olde wyne or ale , and with it stamp . xviii . graynes of peper , and drynke it in the nyght , and it wyll ease the of thy payne .

The .xii. letter begynneth with . N.
Nux muscata .

NVx muscata is a herbe the whiche is called a nutmeg , it is hote and drye in the seconde degre , the best groweth in ynde , & in the tyme of his rypynge it is gathered , and seuen yere it may be kept , they that be playne and heuy after theyr kynde , be best to be chosen . And when they be broken they fal not to powder , but they haue a swete and sharpe sauour , yf they lacke any of these aforesayde , they be not good for medycyne . The vertue is of comfortynge by his swete sauoure . For coldnes and feblenes of degestion of the stomacke , take in the mornynge halfe a nutmeg or a hole nutmeg , and eate it . Also for a colde stomacke that is feble of degestion , and for the lyuer , gyue hym wyne that nutmegis is boyled in . Also for the same boyle nutmegis and mastyke in wyne and drynke it , this is good for the dyseases in the stomacke , and in the bowels to breke wynde . Also in the recouerynge of a syckenes to comforte the spyrytuall membres , boyle nutmegis and mastyke in wyne , and drynke it . Also take a nutmeg and smell to it , and it wyl comforte the spyrytuall membres .

Napo .

NApo this is named Nauew , it desyreth grounde that is fatty , and sandy , it groweth best in such grounde , the properte of the Nauewe is , he chaungeth and tourneth in to rape , and after that it tourneth in to nauew , the best doth growe in grounde well dunged and tourned . Also it proueth well in places that stubble of corne hath ben in the same yere , yf they growe to thycke , plucke some vp here and there , so that the other may proue the better , and those that ye plucke vp , set them in voyde places . They shuld be sowen in the ende of Iuly , & in August , the best sauoured Nauewes be they that be longe & strayghte , and not ouer great , nor braunches in the rotes , but a strayghte rote . Also of Nauewes maye be made a passynge good mete with a lytel salt and vynegre , honny and mustarde , and with swete spyces , and it maye be made without spices , Nauewes be hote in the seconde degre , and they norysshe moche , but they be harde of degestyon , they make the flesshe softe & wyndy , but lesse wynde than rapes . Therfore when ye seth them in water , cast that water away , and sethe theym in another water , and so his harde substaunce is tempred by that , and so menely bytwene good and euyll they gendre norysshyng , for they that be thus well soden be not harde of degestion , they make one wyndy , and they make stoppynge of vaynes and of poores , but yet they be profytable yf they be soden twyse , & both the waters to be caste away , and they to be soden in the thyrde water with fatte flesshe .

The .xiii. letter begynneth with . O.
Olibanum .

OLibanum is called Frankensence , this is hote and dry in the thyrde degre , it is a gumme of a tre in ynde , the clenest is the best . Also there be trees of that kynde growyng in Damaske , but not so clere nor good for it is darker of coloure , therfore it is to be refused in medycyne . The vertue is of comfortynge by his swete sauour . Also of closynge and constraynynge , for the tothache that commeth of superfluyte of humours of the heed , and specyally by the vaynes , make a playster of the powder of Frankensence with wyne , and the whyte of an egge , and medle them to gyther , and playster ▪ them aboute the temples . Also to stop the wayes of the vaynes aboue , take Frankensence , and chewe it well in thy mouth , and that shal stop and let the fluxe of humours commynge downe to the nosthyrles , take pylles of Frankensence , and swalowe them downe in the mornynge , than boyle frankensence in wyne , and at euen drynke that whan thou goest to bed . Also these pylles be good to helpe the degestyon of the stomacke , and good agaynst sore balkyngꝭ . Also to the comfortynge and clensynge of the matryce , and helpynge of concepcyon in the receyuynge the fume of Frankensence byndeth . Also boyle powder of it in wyne , and whan it is metely warme dyp a cloth in it , and laye it so warme to the share of the pacyent , and greatly it comforteth the matryce .

The .xiiii. lettre begynneth with . P.
Plumeus .

Plummes be colde & moyst some be whyte , and some be blacke , & some be red . They that be blacke and somwhat harde be the best , they be called Damsons , & wlan they be rype gather them , and slyt them , & sprynge vynegre vpon them , and so they may be kept in a vessel of woode a yeare , and fyrste whan they be cut they must be layde in the sonne .xv. dayes to drye . The vertue of these Damsons haue coldnes & clensyng of the inwarde partes , wherfore they be good in feuers that be sharpe , and for costyfnes of bely ▪ that commeth of drynes , or of coloryke humours dryynge , yf it be newe gyue it hym to eate , yf it be drye boyle it in water , and gyue it the pacyent to drynke therof , this is good for the feuer tercian , for stoppyng of the lyuer , for the Iaundes and sharp feuers , it softeth the bely , it is good for defaute of appetyte , and also for many other dyseases .

Piper .

PIper this is called Peper , it is hote and drye in the fourthe degre . There be thre maner of Pepers , blacke , whyte , and longe Peper . Diascorides and Constantyne saye , that they be fruytes of trees growyng in ynde , and some saye that Peper is made blacke with brennyng in the fyre , for whan it is gathered there be great multytude of serpentes aboute it , and therfore they put it in the fyre to brenne the serpentes that be a boute it , the Sarasyns dry it in an ouen , bycause it shall not encrease in an other lande , but of all the Pepers the blacke is best , and the moste holsome . The vertue is , take Peper and put it in to thy nosethyrlles , and it wyll make the to nese , and seth Peper and fygges in wyne , and drynke it , & it wyll clense the spyrytuall membres of toughe humours , and it is good for the pose that is taken of colde . Also for the same cate powder of Peper with Fygges . Also powder of Peper put in a mans meate comforteth the degestion of the stomacke . Also put longe Peper in a rosted apple , and ete it , and it shall comforte the degestyon . Also powdre of Peper wyll frete away deed flesshe or prowde flesshe , and longe Peper comforteth more than blacke . Also blacke Peper hath vertue of losyng , comfortynge , and of drawynge , it clenseth the spyrytual membres of colde flewme , and vycyous humours , & best when the powder of it is eaten with fygges , for he hath great strength of hetyng & comfortyng the stomacke , prouokynge appetyte , but to sanguyne & coloryke persones it is not good to vse Peper , for it dryeth and brenneth blode , and it engendreth lepre , and other euyl syckenes . Pluto sayeth , that Peper is fowle to s● insyght without blacke , and within whyte , a sharpe sauoure and a swete odour , lytell in quantyte , and moche in vertue .

Pympernell .

PYmpernell is an herbe that groweth in sandy places at the foote of the hylles .

The vertue is he is good for the fystula and canker , & he be puned and layde theron . Also it is good for dymnes of iyen , yf that they be wasshed with the water that it is sodden in . Also the ioyce of this herbe dronken wyl put away all venym from the body . Also this herbe is good to hele woundes .

Pulegium .

PUlegium is a herbe called Pulyol royall it is hote and drye in the thyrde degre , in the tyme of flowerynge it shuld be gathered , and it may be kept in his vertue a yere , when it shall be vsed in medycynes , take the leues with the flowers and strype them fro the stalkes . The vertue is of losynge and consumynge . For a colde humour in the heed , take powder of it and hete it well in a skyllet , and all hote bynde it to the greuaunce without any lycoure . Also for a great colde taken in the heed , and for a toughe humour or a watery humour , make a gargarysme , seth Pulyol royall , and dry fygges in tarte vynegre , and take a good sponful therof as hote as ye may sustre it , and holde it in thy mouth tyl it be almoste colde , than put it out & take as moche more , and do so thre or foure tymes , and that shal spurge thy heed wel of flew me Also seth it in wyne and drynke it , and it is good for the dyseases in the stomacke in guttes , & for colde causes , or for wynde in the stomacke . Also it is good for toughe flewme in the brest , yf thou take powdre of it , and medle it with claryfyde honny , and make a lectuary therof , and vse to ete therof , or take the herbe therof and boyle it with wyne , honny , or water , and vse to drynke therof . Also for the blacke colour drynke the ioyce of it , but boyle it with wyne , and thou shalte be hole . Also for a ytchynge byle , lay this herbe in water , & vse to wasshe the ytchyng therin warme , and thou shalt be hole . Also for ache take this herbe all grene , and stampe it and playster it to the ache , and it wyll ease it . Also agaynst the coughe boyle this herbe in wyne , & drynke it luke warme , and this wyll make one pysse well . For the dysease in the bely , stampe this herbe with commyn and water , and lay it hote to the nauel , and lyghtly it shall be hole . For the disease in the lyuer , stampe this herbe & tempre it with water and vynegre , & drynke the ioyce therof and thou shalt be hole . For an ache in the legges or armes , take the leues of elder and Pulyall royal of eueryche alyke moche , & stamp them togyther wel , and playster it to the greuaunce , and it is good for the feuer tercyan , yf thou take the braunches of this herbe , and wrappe it in a good locke of woll , and gyue it to the pacyent , and lethym smell therto before the fyuer come on hym , and that shal do hym great ease . For the heedache , take this herbe and bynde it fast rounde about thy heed , and anone it seaseth the ache . Also yf a woman haue a deed chylde in her wombe , stamp this herbe , & gyue it her to drynke with olde wyne , and she shall be delyuered of it by the grace of god . For the crampe drynke the ioyce with vynegre fastynge , and it wyll put it awaye .

Pencedanum vel Feniculus Porcinus .

PEncedanum , this herbe is called mayth hogges fenell , or mayden wede , this herbe is hote and drye in the thyrde degre , when this herbe is gathered for medicynes , the rote is better then the herbe , when the rotes be gathered they maye be kepte all a yeare . The vertue is he purgeth , it is good for the strangulyon or the flyxe , and good for stoppynge of the splen and the lyuer , Boyle this herbe in wyne or water , and gyue it to the pacyent to drynke . Also seth it in oyle & wyne , and playster it to the share , and it wyll helpe the strangulion or the flyxe . Also the same playster is good for hardenes of the splen , it molyfyeth that . Also agaynst the colde humours of the spyrytuall membres , gyue hym to drynke water with barly , and this herbe soden togyther , and yf it be a feruent colde humour , then seth the barly and the herbe in wyne , and gyue it to the pacyent to drynke with lycoryce .

Petrocilium .

PEtrocilium , this is called persley , this is hote & moyst in the thyrde degre . The vertue is it multyplyeth greatly mans blode and doth away the tysyke . It helpeth wel to dystroy the Feuer tertian . It is good for the syde and the dropsye . It comforteth the herte and the stomacke . And it is good in potage , and to stoppe chekyns .

Peritorium .

PEritorium , this herbe is called Peritory , and it is hote and drye . The vertue of this herbe is thus , yf a man haue an euyl stomacke or elles akynge within hym , take this herbe and seth it in thy potage , and ete therof and thou shal do wel . Also this herbe is good to hele one of the stone , yf he be bathed with it .

Plastinaca .

PLastinaca , this is called a Pasnep , it is hote & moyste in the seconde degre , there be two maner of Pasneppes , the one is the Pasnep of the gardayne , and the other is the wylde Pasneppe , they be more vsed to meate than to medycyne . The vertue is to gendre thycke blode & moche , wherfore it styrreth the lust of the body yf it be moche vsed , therfore it is good for a man that is newly recouered out of his great syckenes to vse to eate of it a whyle . Also they be good to be eten rawe , or soden for the melancoly humours grene and not drye . To make a syrope to styrre the luste of the bodye , & for to comforte the degestion , take rotes of Pas ; neppes , and seth them well in water , than take them out and caste away the water , and the rotes that be in gobettes boyle them agayne in water , than put therto honny well claryfyed , and let them boyle vnto the thyckenes of honny , and contynually styrre it that it cleue not to the vessell and in the mydle of the boylynge , put in Almondes yf ye haue theym , and in the ende of the boylynge put in Gynger , Galyngale , and a lytel Peper , Nutmeg , and other swete sauoured spyces . Also Pasneppes maye be sowen in Decembre , Ianuary , and Marche , in fat grounde and depe doluen , and lose grounde , and best dygged , and they be somwhat wyndy , boyle them in two waters , but cast away the fyrste water . Also there is a Pasney that is somwhat red , the whiche may be eaten both rawe and soden , & with them and Nauewes togyther ye maye make a very good meate , and fayre and red in colour , the which be soden as Pasneppes be .

Plantago .

PLantago , this is called Playntayne , it is colde and drye in the seconde degre .

The vertue is this , for hedache take Plantayne and bynde it aboute thy necke , and the ache shal go out of the heed . Also for diseases in the body , seth this herbe in good lycoure in what ye wyl , and vse to drynke it , and it shal clense the mawe , & the other inwardes . Also for hym that bledeth at the nose , gyue hym to drynke the ioyce of it , and it shall sease lyghtly . Also yf that the body of any man be wexen harde , stamp this herbe with grece and make a playster of it , and lay it on the hardnes , and lyghtly it shal be softe and make it hole . Also for bytynge of a serpent , take this herbe and drynke it with wyne . Also for the dysease in the mouth , take the ioyce of this herbe , & holde it longe in thy mouth , and ete the leues of this herbe . For hym that may not well pysse , sethe this herbe and drynke it . Also for a rotten humour in the brest , and aboute the herte , take the ioyce of this herbe the wayght of .x. d. and medle it with honny , and gyue hym to ete a sponefull at one tyme , and that shal spurge the brest . For ache in fete , take this herbe with vynegre , and drynke it . Also it heleth woundes , and clenseth the fylthe out of woundes . Also it swageth rankelynge , and stauncheth the mencions both with drynke & with playsters made with powdre of Armonyake , and of sankdragone , & barly mele , with the white of egges made in a playster , and layde to the sore . For the canker and the payne in the gummes , take the ioyce therof and medle it with honny and vynegre , and powdre of Alume , and that shall slee the Canker in the mouthe . Also for the feuers stamp thre rotes of Plantayne , and tempre it with water , and gyue it hym to drynke that hath the Feuers , and he shal be hole . For the Iaundes stampe Plantayne and Letuse togyther , and tempre them with vynegre , & make a playster therof , and lay it to the ryght syde , and vse it tyll thou be hole , & it is good for the bytyng of an adder , drynke the ioyce of it , and lay the substaunce of the herbe to the sore . For the same hange the rote of plantayne aboute the necke of the pacyent , and meruaylously it helpeth . For the potagre , and for the dysease in the synowes , stamp the leues of it with a lytel salt , & playster it well therto , & meruaylously it helpeth .

Porrum .

POrrum , this is called a leke , it is hote and drye in the thyrde degre , it desyreth lose grounde and fat , & well donged , in that they shal best profyte in hote places and temperat , they may be sowen in Decembre in temperet places , and colde . They may be sowen in Ianuary , February & Marche , whan the grounde is well dygged and dyght , and it maye be sowen by it selfe , or medled with other sedes of herbes in good fat grounde well dygged , and tourned aboue it with good donge , this sede wolde be sowen somwhat thycke , & when they be somwhat spronge , take vp the greattest lekes , & plante them in forowes , but take away none of theyr rotes when ye set them in the forowes , but when ye set them with a dybble cut awaye the rotes almoste vp to the leke heed , and cut away the vppermost of the leues , they may be planted in Iuly , August , Septembre , and Octobre , they be moche profytable in Marche , and in Apryll next folowyng , but in your plantyng you shall not seke after fat soft grounde , for menely grounde that is best , and that grounde that is almoste drye is best , there is two maner of settyng of Lekes , one is in forowes as is the maner in Bonony , & the forowe muste be fro the other a spanne large , and the lekes must be set in the forowe .iiii. fyngers brede eche fro other , and when ye make the next forowe cast the earth on the lekes , and trede it downe softely with thy fote . The seconde maner is thus , when the grounde is well dygged and raked , then make holes with a great dybble , & euery hole fro other a large spanne and more , in whiche the lekes must be set in , but fyl not thy holes , nor put earth on them , but let them be voyde . iii. wekes , when wedes grow amonge them pul them vp , and kepe them clene fro wedes . Dyuers Auctours saye that the lekes that be thus planted be better then any other , or they may wellbe planted amonge great onyons , and when the onyons be taken away , wede the lekes and you shall fynde them fayre and good , and when ye plucke vp leue some in a place , leue some for sede , the whiche sede may be kept thre yeare , and it be hanged vp in the hulles , lekes be best soden , or thre tymes wasshed before they be eaten . The vertue is for a wounde , take lekes & stamp them wel with honny , and laye it to the wounde , and it wyll hele it . For the coughe take the ioyce of lekes and vse to drynke it . For the same , take the ioyce of Lekes , and medle it with womans mylke , and vse to drynke it , and it wyll clense the longes of all vyces .

Fracturas solidat : duritasque relaxat Vulnusque appositum : cito cum sale claudit .
Piretrum .

PIretrum , this is called Pelleter , it is hote and drye in the thyrde degre , the rote is vsed in medycynes , fyue yeare he maye be kepte in his vertue , and knowe ye well that his sharpnes is not knowen anone , it shulde be puned & holden in the mouthe . The vertue is of losyng , and drawynge , and of consumynge . To make a gargarysme , take pelleter and fygges , and boyle them in vynegre or in swete wyne , and it wyll clense the brayne of superfluyte of flewme . Also yf it be chewed in the mouthe , it helpeth the palsy in the tongue . Also for the palsy and the potagre , stampe it and sethe it in wyne and oyle , and playster it to the greuaunce , this playster helpeth moche therfore , yf thou may haue grene pelyter stamp it , and lay it sokynge in wyne xv . dayes , and after boyle it wel and put ther to wexe & oyle , for this is the best oyntement for all the foresayde dyseases .

Papauer .

PApauer , this is called Popy , it is colde and dry . There is two maners of them , the wyte Popy is colde and moyste , and it is good to cause one to slepe , the sede therof well gathered may be kept .x. yeare . The vertue is of clensyng , it is put in medycynes with a determynacyon as the sede maye be receyued of whyte Popy or blacke . For to prouoke a slepe , make a playster of eche of them , or one of them with womans mylke , and the whyte an egge , and laye it to the temples . The women of Salerne gaue to yonge chyldren the Popy , but they wolde gyue theym no blacke Popy , for it made them moch heuy . Also for a hote postume in the begynnynge , & for chafynge of the lyuer , take the sede of whyte Popy , or els the herbe of it , and stamp it & medle it with oyle of Roses , and playster it to the greuaunce . Also for drynes in feuer etyke and in other feuers , take and het● oyle of vyolet medled with powder of Popy sede , & anoynt the small of the backe therwith .

Polipodium .

POlipodium , this is called Polypodye , it is hote in the thyrde degre , and dry in the seconde degre . This Polypody is a ferne that groweth vpon okes , or on walles , or stones , but the Polypody that groweth on Okes is the best , gather the rotes of it and lay it a day in the sonne , chose that is grene , and that whiche appereth dry , whan it is broken it is to be refused . The vertue is of dyssoluynge , of drawyng , of purgynge flewme , and specyally of melancoly , wherfore commonly he is put in boylyng , and to flewmatyk , and melancolyous hole men , he is gyuen to preserue theyr helth , and know well that in the boylynge of Polypody shuld be put in some thynge to exclude and put out ventuosyte as Anyse sede , Fenel sede , for they exclude out moche wynde , and vnbyndeth humours . Also for the cotydyan , and for Illica passio , and to kepe a mans helth , do thus stamp halfe an ounce of Polipody or an ounce , yf ye wyl haue it moche laxatyue , than boyle it with prunes and vyolettes in fenell water or anyse , in a great quantyte , than strayne it and gyue it the pacyent at euenyng & at mornyng . Also stamp it & seth it in water with fenell sede , & make a good brothe therof with a Chekyn therin , with swete sauoured spyces , and gyue the pacyent to eate . Also make a drynke therof after this maner , stamp it and boyle it in wyne and after put more wyne therto , & so make vp your drynke with swete sauoured spyces .

Pienium .

PIenium , this is called Pyeny , it is hote and drye in the seconde degre , so sayeth Ypocras and Galien the good phylosophers say that the rote therof goth to dyuers medycynes , and it wyl last .x. yere , and it is colde . The vertue is good for the palsy , drye the rote and drynke powdre with Caster soden in wyne . Also the same is good for the stone . Also yf a man be costyue and may not go to draught , take and strawe the powdre therof on cotton , and put in to his fundement , and drynke the powder in whyte wyne . Also for a man or woman that hath the fallyng euyll , ete it and drynke it in wyne . Also hange the rote aboute his necke , and it wyll saue hym without doubt within .xv. dayes . Also it helpeth the sores in the mouth . Also yf thou seth it in wyne , it helpeth the splen . Also drynke Pyeny with water and honny , and do therto powdre of Colyandre , and this is good for the stomacke , for the mylt , & for grauel in the raynes . Also it is good for women for dyuers dyseases , and seth it in whyte wyne , and gyue a woman to drynke therof , & it wyll he le here blader , and make here to pysse the stone , and it wyl hele her of the matry● . Also Pyeny sede whan it is blacke , it maketh delyueraunce of the bed of the chylde in her wombe , and at euery tyme when she shall vse to drynke it , she must drynke .xv. sedes at one tyme .

The .xv. letter begynneth with . Q.
Quinquefolio .

QVinquefolio , this is called Quynckefoyle , it is colde & drye in the seconde degre , this herbe is good for ache in a mans lymbes and for ache of the heed , mouth , tongue , and throte that is sore , take and seth this herbe in wyne , and gyue the pacient to drynke therof thre dayes fyrste and last , and he shal be hole . Also stamp it and drynke the ioyce of it in ale , and it wyll seace the akynge and gnawynge of a man or woman . Also yf a man blede sore at the nose gyue hym to drynke the ioyce of it with wyne , and anoynt his heed well with the ioyce of this herbe , & anone the blode shall staunche . For to slee a canker , seth it in wyne with the grece of a swyne , and make a playster therof , and lay it on the canker , & it shall slee it . Also take powdre of Quynckefoyle , and medle it with hōnyl and therwith rubbe thy mouth , tongue , throte , & the chekes with in , and it wyl spurge it wel . Also for poyson or bytyng of a serpent , take the ioyce of quynckfoyle , and drynke it with wyne , and merueylously it resysteth venym .

The .xvi. letter begynneth with . R.
Rybbeworte .

RYbbeworte is an herbe that groweth in gardaynes . The vertue is good for the feuer quartayne , take the ioyce of this herbe , and drynke it two houres before that ye thynke the dysease shal come to you , and by the grace of God it shall go fro you . For them that here not well , put in to theyr eres the ioyce , and yf there be any rotten humours it wyll drye them .

Rednetle .

REdnetle is called a palyfe of the grekes , it is hote of vertue , for it brenneth them that touche it . The vertue is good for the Iaundes yf it be soden in wyne and dronke , it clenseth the colour meruaylously . For the olde coughe seth thesedes in water , and put honny therto , and drynke it , and it wyll hele the coughe , and take away the coldnes of the lunges , and swellyng of the bely . Also vynegre that the sede of netels is soden in is good agaynst scurfe in the heade , yf the heade be wasshed therwith .ii. or .iii. tymes , and then rynsed with fayre water .

Rosa .

ROsa , this is called red Rose , it is colde in the fyrste degre , & dry in the seconde degre , drye Roses and grene roses be vsed in medicynes , and of grene roses be made many confeccyons . Also drye roses be put in medycynes , when a receyte of Roses is made , for they be soone made in powdre , of roses is made mell roset , sugre roset , syrop of roses , a lectuary of roses , water of roses , and oyle of roses . Melroset is made thus , take fayre puryfyed honny , & new red roses , the whyte endes of them clyped a way , then chop them small , and put them in to the honny , and boyle them menely togither , to knowe when it is boyled ynoughe , ye shal know it by the swete odour and the colour rufe , fyue yere he may be kept in his vertue . The vertue of the roses be of comfortynge , and by the honny he hath vertue of clensyng . In wynter and in sommer it may be gyuen competently to feble , sycke , flumatyke , melancolye , and coloryke people . Also Mulsa is made of water and mele roset , and it may be gyuen after the thyrde daye that it commeth out of the bathe . For to clense the stomacke of colde humour , gyue hym melroset with water that fenell sede is boyled in puttynge therin .iii. graynes of salt , yf the sycke may take it , this shuld be the quantyte of Roses and honny . In .vii. pounde of honny put a pounde of roses . Sugre roset is made thus , take newe gathered Roses , and stampe them ryght small with sugre , than put it in a glasse and .xxx. dayes let it stande in the sonne , and styrre it well and medle it well togyther , and so it may be kept thre yere in his vertue . The quantyte of sugre and Roses shulde be thus in .iiii. pounde of sugre a pounde of Roses , he hath vertue of constraynynge , and comfortynge of the fluxe in the wombe , take sugre roset and powder of mastyke , of euery one a dragma , and medse them wel togyther and gyue it to the sycke , after that gyue hym rose water that Mastyke and cloues be soden in . Syrop of Roses is made thus , some do take roses dyght as it is beforesayde , & boyle them in water , and in that water strayned they put sugre and make a syrope therof , and some do make it better , for they put Roses in a vessell hauynge a strayght mouthe , and they put to the roses hote water , and they let it stande a day and a nyght , and of that water puttyng to it sugre they make syrop , and some do put more of roses in the foresayd vessel , and more of hote water , & let it stande as is beforsayd , and so they make a red water , and make ther of a syrope , and some do stampe newe roses , and they strayne out the ioyce of it , and sugre therwith they make syrope , & this is the best makynge of syrope , and knowe well that syrope made of fresshe & newe roses , som what meanely they be laxe , in the ende they bynde , but syrope made of drye roses , fyrste and last they bynde . Syrope of Roses hath vertue of comfortynge , and constraynyng agaynst the fluxe of the wombe , and he vomyte gyue it hym with rayne water , or with Rose water in a feuer . After lettynge of blode , gyue it to hym with colde water . Also the same for the syncopyne . Oyle of roses is made thus , some boyle roses in oyle and kepe it . Some do fyll a glasse with roses and oyle , and they boyle it in a cawdron ful of water , and this oyle is good . Some stampe fresshe roses with oyle , and they put it in a vessel of glasse , and set it in the sonne .l. dayes , and this oyle is good agaynst chafynge of the lyuer , yf it be anoynted therwith . Also it is good for the dysease in the heade that commeth of hete , anoynte the forheed , and the temples with oyle of roses , the water of roses hath vertue of comfortynge , and constraynynge agaynst the fluxe of the wombe , and vomyte . Also gyue hym rose water to drynke , or elles Rose water boyled with Mastyke and cloues , it is best agaynst the fluxe and feblenes of vertue yf it come of a fluxe by a sharpe medycyne . Also rose water is good for the syncopyne , and the cardyacle , gyue it hym to drynke , and spryncle the water on his face , and the water is good for iyes , and in oyntementes for the face , for it taketh away the wembes and the superfluite and strayneth the skynne . Also dry roses put to the nose to smell , do comforte the brayne , and herte , and quencheth the spyryte . Also agaynst the fluxe of the wombe , and colour , gyue hym roses boyled in rayne water . Also a playster made of Roses , and the whyte of egges and vynegre , & dyp a sponge in it , and lay it on thy mouth of the stomacke , agaynst the Syncopyne , gyue hym to drynke water that Roses haue be boyled in , and gyue hym powdre of roses in a rere egge , to make oyle of roses , take .ii. pounde of oyle , and a pounde and an halfe of roses , and put all in a glasse , and put the glasse in a cawderon full of water , and hange it therin , and boyle it tyll the thyrde parte be wasted , and after strayne it throughe a lynen clothe , and kepe it for your vse , for this oyle is losynge , and serueth for many thynges . Some do put Rose water in a glasse , and they put Roses with theyr dewe therto , and they make it to boyle in water , then they set it in the sonne tyll it be red , & this water is best , this hath vertue of comfortynge , and constraynynge , and for the fluxe of the wombe , and agaynst vomyte .

Rosemary .

ROsemarye is an herbe that is hote and drye . The vertue is good agaynst al euylles in the body , take the flowers and put them in a lynnen clothe , and so boyle them in fayre clene water to the halfe , & coole it and drynke it . Take the flowers and make powdre therof , and bynde it to the ryght arme in a lynen cloth , and it shall make the lyght and mery . Also ete the flowers with honny fastynge with sowre brede , and there shal ryse in the none euyll swellynges . Also take the flowers , and put them in a chest amonge your clothes or amonge bokes , and mothes shall not hurte them , boyle the flowers in gotes mylke , and than lette them stande all a nyghte vnder the ayre fayre couered , & after that gyue hym to drynke therof that hath the tysyke , & it shall delyuer hym . Boyle the leues in whyte wyne , and wasshe thy face therwith , thy berde , and thy browes , and there shall no cornes growe out , but thou shall haue a fayre face , put the leues vnder thy beddes heed , and thou shal be delyuered of all euyl dremes . Breke the leues small to powdre , and laye them on a canker , and it shall slee it . Take the leues & put them in to a vessell of wyne , and it shall preserue it fro tartnes and euyl sauour , and yf thou sell that wyne , thou shall haue good lucke in the sale . yf thou be feble with vnkyndly swete , take and boyle the leues in clene water , and whan the water is colde , do therto as moche of whyte wyne , and then make therin soppes , and eate well therof , and thou shalte recouer appetyte . Yf thou haue the fluxe , boyle the leues in stronge aysell , and bynde them in a lynen clothe , and bynde it to thy wombe , and anone the fluxe shall withdrawe . Yf thy legges be blowen with the goute , boyle the leues in water , and then take the leues and bynde them in a lynen cloth about thy legges , and it shall do the good . Take the leues and boyle them in stronge Aysell , and bynde them in a cloth to thy stomacke , and it shall delyuer the of all euyls . Yf thou haue the coughe , drynke the water of the leues boyled in whyte wyne , and it wyll hele the. Take the rynde of Rosemary , and make powdre therof , and drynke it for the pose , and it shal helpe the. Take the tymbre therof , and brene it to cooles , & make powdre therof , and then put it in a lynen cloth and rubbe thy tethe therwith , and yf there be any wormes therin it shal slee them , and kepe thy teth from all euyls . Also make the a boxe of the woode and smell to it , and it shall preserue thy youth . Also put therof in thy dores , or in thy house , and thou shal be without daunger of adders and other venymous serpentes , make the a barell therof , and drynke thou of the drynke that standeth therin , & thou nedes to fere no poyson that shall hurte the. And yf thou set it in thy gardayne , kepe it honestly , for it is moche profytable . Also yf a man haue lost his smellyng of the ayre , or els he may not drawe his breth , make a fyre of the wode , and take his breth therwith , and gyue it hym to eate , and he shall be hole .

Ruta .

RVta , this is called Rewe , this is hote and dry in the seconde degre , the leues and the sedes be vsed in medicynes , the sedes may be kepte . x. yeare , and the leues a yeare . The vertue is of purgynge , dyssoluynge , and consumynge . For the heedache , take the ioyce of rewe , and hete it , and put it in to his nosethyrlles , for it spurgeth out flewme and clenseth the brayne , the ioyce soden with wyne is good for the same . For feblenes of syght , put rewe in a pot with ale , and let the pacyent vse to drynke of it . For stoppynge of the splen and lyuer , the strangury and the fluxe , seth Rewe in wyne with rotes of Fenell , or powdre of rewe with the ioyce of Fenel and drynke it warme . Also for an ache or fretynge , stamp rewe with powdre of commyn , and playster it to the greuaunce . Also agaynst venym , drynke the ioyce of rewe . For bytynge of a venymous best or worme , playster rewe to the bytynge . For feble iye syght , styll water of rewe and roses togyther , and put therof in your iyes . Also an oyntement for sore iyes , stampe rewe and fenell togyther of eche lyke moche by weyght , and medle them with honny and Eufrose , & it is a good oyntement for sore iyes . Take Rewe , Comyn , and Peper , of eche a lyke moche by weyght , & grynde them smal togyther , and medle them with honny and vynegre , and it is good for the ache in the brest , and in the raynes .

The .xvii. letter begynneth with . S.
Sinapium .

SInapium , it is called Mustarde , it is hote and drye in the mydle of the .iiii. degre , & not the herbe but the sede is put in medycynes . Fyue yeare he may be kept in his vertue . The vertue is of losynge , of drawynge , of makynge thyn , and of consumynge . For the palsye of the tongue , take and chewe the sede in your mouth , & holde it vnder the tongue , and it shal do you good . Also for the palsy in other membres , seth the sede in wyne , and laye it to the sore place , and it is best in the begynnynge of the dysease . Also take the powdre of it , and put it in to your nosethyrlles , and it wyll make you to nese , and it clenseth the brayne , and superfluyte of flume . Also seth it in wyne and fygges , and holde it warme in your mouth tyll it be almoste colde , then take as moche more , & do so . v. or . vi . tymes a day , & as moche another day , and this is good for an olde pose of toughe and flumy humour in the heed . Also for stoppynge of the splen and the lyuer , seth the sede in water with rotes of fenell , then strayne it , and put therto honny , and gyue it to the sycke to drynke . For hardnes of the splen , seth the herbe of it in wyne , and playster it to the greuaunce . For to rype and breke a postume , stampe this herbe well with hogges grece , and lay it to the postume . Also for the strangury , take this herbe , and sethe it in oyle and wyne , and playster it to the greuaunce , and it wyl lose it . Also for the Ciatica , and for olde sores , take mustarde sede , and the thyrde parte of crommes of whyte breade , and fygges , honny , and vynegre , after as the ache of the sore requyreth , the more of the fygges and honny , that is there the more sharper is the strength of the sede , and the more breade and vynegre that is in it , the more weker is the sede , but I say not that ye shall put this confeccyon to all sores , but to great and olde sores , his vertue is yf he be eaten , it sharpeth a mans wyt , it clenseth the bely , it breketh the stone , it purgeth the vryne , menstruosyte and comforteth the stomacke .

Smalage .

SMalage is an herbe that groweth in gardaynes , it is hote and drye in the begynnynge of the thyrde degre , & drye in the myddes of the same . The vertue is good for colde and wicked humours in the stomacke , and comforteth the stomacke , the lyuer , and the lunges , & it is good for woundes , take Smalage sede , rew sede , Peper , and salt , & grynde them well togyther , and tempre theym with wyne and drynke it . For ranklynges and to cease the brennynge and akynge , & to brynge them to theyr kynde agayne . Also it is good to drynke for the feuer tercyan .

Saluia .

SAluia is called Sage , & it is hote in the fyrste degre , and drye in the seconde degre , the leues onely be taken in medycynes , both grene and drye , he may be kept a yeare . There be two maner of Sages , the gardayne and the wylde Sage , yf thou wyll haue Sage for medycynes , take the leues of gardayne Sage . The vertue is it consumeth more , & comforteth more then the other doth . For the palsy seth the leues of Sage in wyne , and vse to drynke it , for the same seth the leues in wyne , & playster it to the greuaunce . Also it is good to put in sauce , for the strangury , the flux , and the matryce it clenseth , seth the leues in water , and let the pacient syt ouer it , and receyue the hote fume of it , and it shal do hym moche good . Also it is good for venym or poyson , seth Sage in ale or wyne , and vse to drynke it .iii. dayes , and thou shall be hole by the grace of god . For the stomacke drynke the ioyce of sage with water and honny , and it is good to clense a mans body to vse it both rype and grene , it wyll make a mannes body clene , therfore who that vseth to eate of this herbe or drynke it , it is meruayle that any inconuenyent shulde greue them that vse it . Yf ye haue an ytchynge on you , wasshe it well with the ioyce of this herbe , and it shall slee the ytchyng . Also drynke Sage with wyne , and a lytell wormwode , and it shall cease the ache vnder the sydes , the wombe , and the stomacke , it is good for the palsy and dropsy .

Satureia .

SAtureia is called Sauery , it is hote and drye in the .iiii. degree . The vertue of this is it purgeth the body , seth it in wyne or water and drynke it , & it purgeth the raynes , the bladder , the menstruosyte in the bowels , it purgeth the lunges & loseth great humours , and compelleth and putteth hym our by the mouth by spyttynge , therfore he is brennynge & styrreth hym that vseth lechery , therfore it is forbyd to vse it moche in meates . Soke it in vynegre or wyne , and drynke it , and it shall make the haue a meke stomacke . Also when it flowreth , it shulde be gathered and dryed , & powdre made therof . Also take the powdre of Sauery , and boyle it with claryfyed honny , and vse to eate therof , or boyle it in wyne and drynke it , & it wyll lose toughe flewme in the breste . Also for fretynge in the bely drynke powdre of it in warme wyne , & thou shal be hole . Also yf ye take the lesse Sauery , it hath the same vertue & strengthe that the other Sauery hath . Also make grewell with water and flower , and powdre of Sauery , and ete therof , and that shall clense all the spyrytuall membres of a man .

Saxfrage .

SAxfrage is hote and drye in the thyrde degre . The vertue is good for the stone , seth the rote of it in wyne , and drynke it . Also it is good for the dysease of colyke and the strangury , & the powdre of it be eaten with an egge , it is good for the same . It maye be kept in his vertue . iii. yeare .

Scabiosa .

SCabiosa is called Scabias , it is hote and drye in the thyrde degre , to dry it there is no profyte in it . The vertue is good for the scabbes , take the ioyce of it , vynegre , & oyle , and boyle them togither tyl they wax thycke and kepe it for it is good for scabbes . For the Emerawdes seth them in water , them syt ouer it , and take the fume of it and vse it , and thou shall be hole . Stampe it and seth it in wyne , and the drynke is good to dystroye humours in the stomacke , and drynke it euery daye fastynge with Eurose , and thou shall be hole , and thou shal neuer haue the Pestylence bredynge within the whyle thou do vse it . For the lyuer stamp it & seth it in wyne , & drynke it .

Sothernwood .

SOthernwood is an herbe that groweth in the felde . The vertue of it is good for the coughe , and for byndynge in the bely , and in the brest , and for dysease in the bones , and good for them that maye not well pysse , take the sede of this herbe and stamp it , and drynke it with water , and it is good for all the aforesayd . Also for the dyseases in the syde , stampe this herbe with betayne & drynke it , and it helpeth well . Also for the bytynge of a serpent , and for venym , stamp this herbe and drynke it with wyne , and it is good . Also for the colde feuer , stampe this herbe with wyne , and drynke it , and thou shall be hole .

Syngrene .

SYngrene is colde and moyst in the .iii. degre . The vertue of this herbe , & also the ioyce of the same herbe is necessary for many dyseases , stampe this herbe with grece and playster it to the dysease , and meruaylously it helpeth . For dyseases & darkenes of the iyes , stampe this herbe and put of the ioyce in the sore iyes . For chafynge of the lyner , take the ioyce of it & vynegre , and dyp a clothe therin , and playster it to the greuaunce . For bytynge or scaldynge , make an oyntment of the ioyce of this herbe , and oyle of roses and waxe , but lay it not to tyll after the thre fyrste dayes , but fyrst anoynt it with grece and suche other . Also for a dysease of a hote cause , this is good to be layde therto .

Stytche worte .

STytche worte or byrdestonge , this is hote and moyste in the fyrste degre . The vertue of this herbe is this , it is good to hele stytches , woundes , and also the sore iyes .

Scamony .

SCamony is hote and drye in the .iii. degre , the leues onely be best in medycynes , it may be kept a yere in his vertue or two for nede . The vertue is good for the disease in the stomacke , boyle the leues of it in wyne , and drynke it . Also the aforesayd drynke is good for the bely . For the strangury and flux , also a stewe made with boylynge of it in water or wyne , is good for the fore sayd , yf it be boyled in oyle , and playster it to the same aforesayd , it is better .

Sene.

SEne is hote and drye in the .iiii. degre it groweth on the other syde the see , and moste about Babilon , the best be the flowers and the braunches of it . The vertue is good for many dyseases , as the fallynge euyll , for the synecop , for the splen , for the Emerawdes , & for the quartayne , syrope made of it boyled in water , and sugre is good for all the aforesayde , syrope made with the ioyce of Borage is good for the aforesayde . Also Dyascorides commaundeth to make Exmell of the aforesayde with boylyng of vynegre and honny , & it wyll be good for the aforesayd . And this herbe may be kept .x. yeare in his strength and vertue .

Selondyne .

SElondyne is hote and drye in the .iiii. degre , & Galyen sayth that it is good for sore iyes . The vertue is good for sore iyes , take the ioyce of selondyne , & the rote boyle it well togyther in a panne , & when it is colde anoynt thy iyes therwith . Take selondyne and wryng out the ioyce , and medle it with whyte wyne , and anoynt thy vysage therwith , and it shall do away frakles of the vysage . The ioyce of selondyne & gotes donge medled togyther small in a morter , then yf thou lay it to a canker in a womans pappe , it shall slee the canker . Also take the ioyce of selondyne , and powdre of brym stone , and medle them well togyther , and it wyll helpe to do awaye the morfewe , & seth the rote in wyne , and when the pot is taken down , let hym holde his mouthe open ouer it , that the brethe may go in to his body , and that shall slee the canker in the mouthe , it is good for hym that hath dronken venym with his owne stale , and that wyll saue hym .

Sauayne .

SAuayne is hote and drye in the seconde degre . The vertue is good to slee wormes in the wombe , and to brynge them out yf it be soden in wyne , and gyue to the pacyent to drynke . It is good with butter or grece to make an oyntment for the scabbe that renneth to hele it and drye it vp , and it is good for the hedache , yf it be stamped and tempered with vynegre , & make a playster therof , and lay it to thy temples & vpon the molde of thy heed .

Scabiose .

SCabiose is colde and moyste in the .ii. degre . The vertue of this herbe is good for the lyuer , stampe it and sethe it in wyne . And it wyll dystroy wycked humours in the stomacke , and drynke it euery daye fastynge with Eurose , and thou shall ▪ neuer haue postume bredynge within the , as longe as thou dost vse this medycyne .

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Townecresses .

TOwnecresses , is hote and drye in the thyrde degre , the sede wyll endure good .v. yeare . The vertue is good to staunche the flux and the mensyon , yf thou take the sede and brose it in a morter of brasse , and gyue the sycke to drynke therof thre dayes euery day a peny wayght at ones with red wyne warmed , & in these .iii. dayes he shal be staunched , or els he shall dye of that euyll , it is good for the palsy , and for the maleflanke , take the sede and seth it with wyne and do it in a poket , and bynde it to the syde there as the greuaunce is . Also it is good for hym that maye not pysse , take the sede & seth it in wyne and oyle Olyue , & bynde it to thy share . It is good for a mans fundament that goeth out , yf it be taken of colde , then it must be put in agayne , and strawe the powdre on the foundement , thy raynes with honny , and then strawe the powdre aboue with the powdre of Comen , or powdre of Calafine , for all these be kyndly for it . Also take the stalkes of Townecresses , and bren them , and there shal no venymous beest , ne worme abyde the sauour , nor smell therof , but he shall dye or els flye awaye .

Tapsubarbesto .

TApsubarbesto is called Melon , it is colde and drye . The vertue of it is good for the Emerawdes , and it be soden in wyne and scommed clene . Also it is good to wasshe the greuaunce therwith . It is good also for the fluxe in the belye . To prouoke vomyte , take two dragmes of the powdre of the rote of Melon , and drynke it in wyne , and it wyl prouoke vomyte . Also the sedes prouoketh vryne and causeth the to pysse , and clenseth the raynes & the bladder of grauell & stones .

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Vyolet .

VYolet is colde in the fyrste degre , and moyste in the seconde . The vertue of it is good for a blast in the iyes , take the rotes of vyolettes , and stampe them with myrre and saffron , & at nyght lay it to the sore iyes . Also for a wounde in the heade , stamp the leues of Vyolettes with honny and vynegre , and playster it to the wounde , and it shall hele it . Also for them that may not slepe for syckenes , sethe this herbe in water , and at euen let hym soke well his fete in the water to the ancles , when he goth to bed , bynde of this herbe to his temples , and he shall slepe well by the grace of Gad. Take Vyolettes , Myrre , and Saffron , and make a playster , and laye it to the sore iyes that be swolen , and it shall cease akynge , and bate the swellynge .

Vua suauis .

Wa suauis , this is called the swete raysyn , it is hote and moyste . The vertue is of clensynge , scowryng , or smothynge . Raysynges eaten or boyled in wyne is good for the colde coughe . Also seth them in wyne and they be good to playster on the colde postume , and also good for the colde stomacke .

Veruayne .

VEruayne , this is hote and drye in the seconde degre . The vertue is good for all maner of euylles of venym , yf the pacyent drynke it tempred with wyne , and stamp the herbe , and laye it on euery maner of bytynge of venymous beest , and it wyll drawout the venym and saue the sore , who that vseth it , it wyll make good breth , & do away the stynke of the mouth . Also who that hath the Feuer tercyan , take .iii. rotes and .iii. croppes of the same herbe , and stamp them and tempre them with fayre clene water , and gyue it to the pacient to drynke . Also who that hath the feuer quartayn , let hym take the same drynke . Also it is good for the stomacke , the lyuer , and the lunges . Also take Veruayne , Betayne , and Saxfrage , of euery of theym a lyke moche , and stamp them with whyte wyne tempred , and this is good for them that hath the stone . Also they that bere Veruayne vpon theym , they shall haue loue and grace of great maysters , and they shall also graunte hym his askynge , yf that his askyng be good and ryghtfull , this herbe is hote and drye .

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watercresses .

WAtercresses be hote and drye in the seconde degre . The vertue of this herbe is good yf ye sethe them in water by them selfe , and drynke it , or seth it in flesshe and sup of the brothe , and it wyll clense well the inwarde membres . Also it is good agaynst the strangulyon and the fluxe .

wylde neppe or woodbynde .

WYlde neppe or woodbynde , this herbe bereth a flower lyke to the hop , & after the flower he bereth a grene bery , & it hath a great roote . The vertue of this herbe is moste in the rote , it is good for synowes that be shronken , or cut to make them souple , and to haue theyr owne course in theyr propre kynde . Go to the rote of wylde Neppe , that is lyke woodbynde , & make a hole in the myddes of the rote , then couer it well agayne that no ayer go out , nor that no rayne go in , nor water , powdre , nor the sonne come not to moche to it , let it stande so all a nyght and a daye , then after that go to it , and thou shalt fynde therin a certayne lycour , take out that licour with a spone , and put it in to a clene glasse , and do so euery day as longe as thou fyndest ought in the hole , and this must be done in the moneth of Apryl , or May , them anoynt the sore with it agaynst the fyre , then wete a lynen clothe in the same lycour , and lap it aboute the sore , and it shal be hole in shorte space on warantyse , by the grace of god . For the gowte a souerayne medycyne , take the rote of wylde Nep , and the rote of the wylde docke soden by it selfe , and cut them in thyn peces , and part awaye the vtter rynde , and cutte them in quarters , then boyle them in clene water . ii . or . iii. houres , then stamp them in a morter as small as can be , then putte therto a quantyte of sote of a chymny , and tempre them with the mylke of a kowe that the here is of one colour , then take the pysse of a man that is fastyng , & make a playster therof , and boyle it togyther , and as hote as ye maye suffre it , laye it to the greuaunce a day and a nyght , & so do . ix . tymes , and it shall , he le the on warantyse by the grace of God .

wormwood .

WOrmwood is hote and drye in the seconde degre . The vertue is good for wormes in the wombe , yf it be stamped and the ioyce wrong out , and myngled with swete mylke , and gyue to the pacyent to drynke , and sethe this herbe in wyne , and make a playster to the wombe , make powdre of worm wood , Centory , betayne , of eche a lyke moch by wayght , and medle all well togyther , and the powdre wyl slee wormes in the wombe , both when it is eaten in potage and dronken . Also for the mylte that is swollen of a colde mater , seth it in wyne and let the sycke drynke therof , and that shal hele hym , and make a playster of the substaunce of the herbe , and say it all hote to thy wombe agaynst the greuaunce . Also stampe wormwood & tempre it with vynegre , & with tosted sowre breed grounden therwith , & the ioyce of myntes , and the ioyce of plantayne , of eche a lyke moche , and frye them wel togyther , then make a playster and lay it to the mouthe of the stomacke , and this shall staunche brekynge or castyng , For wormes in a mans eres be it serpent or erewygge , take the ioyce of wormwood , and put it in the ere . Also for the dropsye seth it in wyne , & gyue the sycke to drynke at mornynge and at euenynge , and it shall helpe hym .

FINIS .
Hereafter foloweth the vertue of the Oken tree .

IN the Oke be .iiij. thynges besyde the leaf the which be ryghte profytable to the helth of man , that is to wete the Acorne , and the cup that it groweth in , the galles and the lyme . The carnels in powdre be profytable agaynst the feblenes of the vertiuer of retentyfe , that is to say agaynst feblenes of brayne , and agaynst the passyon called diabetican , and agaynst the strangurye , and agaynst the sickenes called dissenturian , and agaynst the stone in the raynes , and the bladder , and it is good for them that may not holde theyr water . The cuppe of the Acornes is good agaynst vomytes of colour , and agaynst nesyng , and it dryeth , & consumeth flewme in the mouth of the stomacke . The gall after the opynyon of Albert , so that they be not greatly holowe be good agaynst the fluxe , and agaynst slydynge and slypernes of guttes , and agaynst the flowres of women , and that powdre helpeth them of many infyrmytyes . &c. Also by experyence of Gardyners , and planters , the powdre of the gall mynged with honny , perce a hole in a tre , and put it therin , and the fruyte shal be blacke . Nowe with the lyme of the Oke , Physycyons , and Surgyans do many cures therwith , & of it is made an oyntment for the palsy , and of a mans yarde , and agaynst an infyrmyte called deabetan̄ . Also therof is made a syrop for the dropsy that commeth of colde called yposarco , and it consumeth watery humours . And also men be cured by the fruyte of axes quartayne , tercian , and cotidyan . Also in the tre is a thynge growyng , which women knowe by experyence it maketh them hastely to be deliuered of chylde , which dowche men call it Archemsel , and therof is made bedes . The last conclusyon of this Oken leues , of this leues is distylled a water , whiche healeth all the fluxe of the wombe called dyssentuaryan , lauaryan , and dyaryan . Also it is good for the flowers of women , and for the Emeraudes . Also this lefe in powdre put in the nose , stauncheth the bledynge therof , and spyttyng of blode . Also this lefe is holsome agaynst the ache of the herte , agaynst the epilacion of the lyuer , and of the splen , & agaynst the nesyng , & agaynst the coughe , and the heade ache , and agaynst the ache of the stomacke , & the wynde of the stomacke , and agaynst the colyke , & the ache of the wombe , and the flankes , and it breketh the stone of the raynes , and the bladder , and also women that be colde , it dysposeth them to be able to conceyue , it is holsome to all maner of creatures of all maner ages , & for all dyseases to be taken at all tymes of the yere . &c. wherfore surgyans knowynge the trouthe leyth Oken leues vpon woundes , and that done they nede none other oyntment , it heleth all maner of woundes , the canker , the fystula , and saynt Anthonies fyre , a vayne made in the water of the Oke heleth the dropsy , and all sepournesse . Also who soeuer ones in the weke eteth one of the leues , he shall neuer haue stynkynge breth , nor the toth ache , nor putrefaccyon in his gummes . &c. nor of his eres .

This is the makynge of Aqua vite perfectissima .

TAke the rote of Saxfrage , & Parcely , Alyssaūder , Fenell , Tyme , ysope , Pynyryall , Rosemary , Laueder , Prymerose , Mynt , Origan , Sauge , Calamynt , Auence , Bittayn , Saueyn , of eche halfe a quartron , Galynga le , blacke Peper , whyte Peper , longe Peper , Cloues , Nutmegges , of eche an ounce , Camel , Maces , Quylybes , of eche two ounces , Setwale , Peletre of spayne , tre of Aloes , of eche an ounce and an halfe , and stamp thyne herbes , and powdre thy spyces , and put them togyther in the wyne , and let them stande all nyght , & on the morowe dystyl them through a serpentory , this water hath many vertues , and it is better at the fyrste dystyllacyon of the Canon , then at the thyrde distyllacyon of the Serpentorye . &c.

To graffe and plante .

TO graffe fruyte that they shall haue no core . Take a graffe and bowe it in both endes combyng , and cutte both endes graftwyse , and so fasten them into the stocke . And yf it growe so with the tre cutte awaye the great ende , and let the smaller ende growe , and his fruyte shall haue no core ▪ yf thou wylt graffe dyuers fruytes vpon one stocke , that hath as many braunches as thou wylte haue graffes on , and in euery braunche set a graffe in maner and fourme as it is sayde before , & euermore chose thy graffe on the sonne syde of the tre that bereth it , and next the top yf you may , & then mayst thou graffe dyuers fruytes in one clift , but none of them may be thycker than other as thy reason wyll tel the in that workyng . It is to be noted the graffers saye , that euery tre that is set on saynt Lambardes day , shall proue and come to profyte .

Finis .
Here begynneth the table of this present boke . A. Agnus castus . Apium . Auctum . Apium risus . Absinthium . Archemesia . Affodillus . Astrologia longa . Abrotanum . Astrologia rotunda . Ameos . Alleluya . Agrimonia . Auancia . Altea . Amarista . Anisum . Alleum . Astarton . B Betonia . Balsaminta . Beta . Borago domestices . Bigula . Burneta . Bursa postoris . C Camamilla . Calamintum . Crassula maior . Crassula minor . Cituca . Centuaria maior . Centuaria minor . Carin . Celodonia . Cidamum . Causis . Cortandrum . Capillus veneris . Crocus . Centinodium . Caprifolium . Canabaria . Costus . Cepe . Columbina . Cominum . Cardiaca . Cisera . Camelion . Consolida maior . Consolida minor . Consolida media . D Dragancia . Diptanum . Daucus asinius . Daucus creticus . Dens leonis . Dragancia feminea . E Elena campana . Endiua . Eruca . Eufragia . Ebulus . Edera . Edera terestris . Eborus . Esabrus . Epatica . F Famula . Fumus terre . Fragra . Fabaria maior . Filex . Filipendula . Feniculum . Faxmus . Finiculus porcinus . Febrifuga . Filago . Flammula minor . G Granum . Genescula . Genciana . Galanga . Granum solis . Gladiolus . Gracia dei . Gracia dei maior . H Herba cruciata . Herba christofori . Herba walteri . Herba Roberti . Herba martis . Hastula regia . Herba Iohannis . Herba Petri. I Iusquiamus . Isopus . Ireose . Iris. Iua . Iacia alba . Iasia nigra . Ippia maior . Ippia minor . L Lanesticum . Lingua ceruina . Lilium . Ligustrum . Lingua bouis . Lingua Serpentis ma. Lingua Serpentis mi. Lingua canis . Lingua hircina . Lupinus . Labrum veneris . Lauendula . Lactuca . Lactuca siluatica . Lactuca leporica . Lollium . Laparium rubeum . Linum . Lauriola . Licorisa . M Millefolio minor . Mercurialis . Menta . Menta romana . Malua . Morell or nyght shadowe . Mastyke . Magerum . Millefolium maior . Motherworte , or Mugworte . Maces . Menta . N Nux muscata . Napo . O Olibanum . P Plumeus . Piper . Pympernell . Pulegium . Pencedamum vel Feniculus porcinus . Petrocilium . Peritorium . Plastinaca . Plantago . Porrum . Piretrum . Papauer . Polipodium . Pienium . Q Quinquefolio . R Rybbeworte . Rednetell . Rosa . Rosemary . Ruta . S Sinapium . Smalege . Saluia . Satureia . Saxfrage . Scabiosa . Sothernwood . Syngrene . Stytcheworte . Scamony . Sene. Selyndyne . Sauayne . Scabiose . T Townecresses . Tapsubarbesto . V Vyolet . Vua suauis . Veruayne . W watercresses wylde neppe or woodbynde . wormwood . The vertue of the Oken tre . The Oken leaf . The makynge of Aqua vite perfectissima . Graffynge & plantynge . Finis Tabule .

Imprynted by me Robert wyer , dwellynge in saynt Martyns parysshe , at the sygne of saynt Iohn Euangelyst , besyde Charynge Crosse .

printer's device of Robert Wyer: McKerrow 69 ROBERT WYER .