[3118] Fée thinks that, owing to its acridity, it may possibly have this effect.
[3119] There is probably no foundation for this statement.
[3120] Favus.
[3121] Plutarch, Sympos. ii. 7, tells the same absurd story.
[3122] To “erineon,” the Greek for wild fig.
[3123] Supposed to be the Campanula rapunculus of Linnæus, the rampion; though Fée expresses some doubts. Guilandin has suggested the Hieracium Sabaudum of Linnæus, an opinion which Fée thinks not altogether destitute of probability.
[3124] The leaves of this tree contain a large proportion of tannin, to which they owe their astringent properties.
[3125] Prunes, the produce of the plum-tree, called the plum of Saint Julien, are still used as a purgative.
[3126] A most singular assertion, as Fée says, and one that universal experience proves to be unfounded.
[3127] On the contrary, it quenches thirst.