[2748] The bran of wheat, Fée says, is of a soothing nature, and that of barley slightly astringent.
[2749] See B. xv. c. 12, and B. xvii. c. 14.
[2750] The only truth in this statement, Fée says, is, that wheat bran makes a good gargle.
[2752] See B. xvi. c. 80. This insect, or weevil, Fée says, is the Calandra granaria. It strongly resembles the worm or maggot found in nuts. It can be of no efficacy whatever for the removal of carious teeth.
[2753] In B. xviii. c. 20.
[2755] Or multipede. For these purposes, as Fée says, it is of no use whatever.
[2756] It is no better, Fée says, than rye or barley-meal.