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Money-wort, or Kerp. Two-pence (Niimmu- 
laria) is drying and aftringent, a chief Vulnerary. 
The Leaves and Flowers, bruifed and laid on 
Wounds or Ulcers of any Sort, cure them ; or, 
taken in Wine, it cures Bloody Fluxes, Weaknefs 
of the Stomach and Belly, Rheums and Humidity, 
exceffive Menfes, all internal Wounds and Ulcers, 
efpecially of the Lungs. It is a good Antifcorbutic ; 
but taken in. Powder, and ufed outwardly in Oint- 
ment, it is chiefly intended for Children’s Rup- 
tures. 
204. 
Moon-wort the greater (Lunar i a Major) es- 
pecially the Seeds, are acrid and bitter. The Roots 
are ufed in Sallads. It warms moderately, cleanfes, 
and is Diuretic. The powdered Seed given in 
Lime-foer, or black Cherry Waters, is good in 
the Epilepfy. The Leaves, with Sanicle, make a 
good Ointment for Wounds. Moon-wort , with a 
Stockgiily FLwer Leaf, \ and a large cblcng Pod , is Di~ 
cfccr ides' Mad-wort \ which taken in Wine, Broth, 
Meat, or any other Way, cures the Poifon of the 
Bite of a Mad Dog. The Poultife is alfo ufeful in 
other Cafes, where Drying, Digefling, and Clean- 
ling are required, and thereby clears the Skin from 
Spots and Difcolouring. Taken in Drink it cures 
the Hiccup, if not from an Ague. It is alfo good 
for Wounds, diffolves coagulated Blood, cleanfes 
and heals old filthy Ulcers, and creeping Can- 
htrS. 
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Me o?v-wort ( Lunaria Minor; ia more 
c jpiing a.ici drying than Adder 5 s-tongue ^ therefore 
more 
