82 SYLVA FLORIFERA. 



viously soaked in vinegar ; an ivy or plantain 

 leaf is then bound over it, and this is renewed 

 night and morning until a discharge is esta- 

 blished, then once a day is sufficient. 



Gerard notices the medicinal qualities of 

 this plant, and tells us in his usual quaint 

 manner, that " if a drunkard do eate one 

 graine or berrie of it, he cannot be allured 

 to drinke any drinke at that time, such will 

 be the heate of his mouth and choaking in 

 the throte." 



