[1680] The Coriandrum sativum of Linnæus. At the present day, wild coriander is commonly found in Italy, on uncultivated soils. It may have been naturalized, however, Fée thinks, since the time of Pliny.
[1681] Nicander says also, that it is a cure for the stings of serpents and scorpions, but there is no truth in the assertion.
[1682] See B. viii. c. 35.
[1683] The Atriplex hortensis of Linnæus. Fée thinks that the wild atriplex of Pliny is some kind of Chenopodium, which it is now impossible to identify. Orage is more of an aliment than a medicament. Applied externally, it is soothing and emollient.
[1684] De Morb. Mulier. B. ii. c. 57.
[1685] It would not have this effect. The statements here given relative to the virtues of orage are, in general, considered to be correct.
[1687] The Malva silvestris of Linnæus, or wild mallow.
[1688] The Malva rotundifolia of Linnæus, or round-leaved mallow.
[1689] From μαλάσσω, to “soften,” or “relax.”