280 FLORA. HISTORICA. 



against the bite of the viper, or a mad dog, in 

 ■which cases he says they should be copiously drunk 

 at the same time. Simon PaulU mentions a cata- 

 plasm of Pimperpnel, as a remedy for the gout. 



Most writers agree in the opinion that this plant 

 is very detersive, and having a heating and drawing 

 quality, is good to draw out thorns and splinters 

 from the flesh ; and, upon the whole, has the 

 virtue of drying without mordacity. 



