[332] The Teucrium chamædrys is a bitter plant, which has been successfully used for fever, and it acts as a tonic and vermifuge. Beyond these, it has no medicinal properties whatever.
[333] See B. xiv. c. 19.
[334] Or “ground-laurel.” Fée considers this to be identical with the Alexandrian laurel, mentioned in B. xv. c. 39. It is no longer used in medicine, but the roots of a plant of kindred nature, the Ruseus aculeatus, or butcher’s broom, are diuretic.
[335] Or “ground olive.” See B. xiii. c. 35.
[336] This, Fée says, is consistent with modern experience; indeed it is drastic to a dangerous extent.
[337] “Albugines.”
[338] Or “ground fig.” The Euphorbia chamæsyce, or annual spurge.
[339] The juices are irritating and acrid, and would in reality be highly dangerous to the eyes.
[340] Owing to its caustic powers, it really is good for the removal of warts.
[341] Or “ground-ivy.” See B. xvi. c. 62, and c. 49 of this Book.