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 CHAP. VII 



Of Sage. 



The Signature and Vertues. 



THe leaves of sage which look as if they were fcorched by 

 blafting, do by Signature give help to thofe parts of a 

 mans body that seem to be as it were dead by fome blafting, 

 in reftoring the natural heat and vigour to the part: in which quality 

 it excelleth, giving a friendly and beneficial Comfort to the Vital 

 Spirits. This herb hath many rare properties, but three efpecially 

 which are contained in the following Verfes, 



Sage helps the Nerves, and, by its powerfull might, 

 Palfies and Feavers fharp it puts to flight. 



Sage is of excellent good ufe also, to help the memory by warming 

 and quickening the Sences, and the Conserve made of the flowers is 

 ufed to the fame purpofe; The eating of Sage in the moneth of May 

 with Butter, Parfly, and fome fait is very commendable for the 

 continuation of health to the Body; * * * 



CHAR VIII 



Of Rosemary 



The Place and Time 



THe ordinary Rofemary, as alfo that with the gilded Leaves 

 are no Strangers here in England, for they are to be found 

 in most gardens, though their natural foil be in France, 

 Spain, and other hot Countries. In that part of France which is 

 called Provence, it groweth of itfelf without fetting, and is ufed for a 

 common fuel. There is so great plenty of it likewife, in Spain, 

 that the Odour of it, is many times fmelt by thofe in the Ships that 

 paffe by, many leagues off from the Land. * * * 



The Vertues ' 



* * * The Chymicall Oyl drawn from the Leaves and flowers is 

 a Soveraign help for all the difeafes aforefaid, if the Temples and 

 Noftrills be but touched with a drop or two, it helpeth the head and 

 brain, and fo it doth any cold-benummed Joynt, Sinew, or member. 



