CHAP. 52.—CEPÆA: ONE REMEDY.
The plant known as “cepæa”[1258] is even more efficacious. It resembles purslain in appearance, but has a darker root, that is never used: it grows upon the sands of the sea-shore, and has a bitter taste. Taken in wine with root of asparagus, it is remarkably useful for diseases of the bladder.