THE COMPLETE HERBAL

A LIST OF THE PRINCIPAL DISEASES.

Nicholas Culpeper·6 min read·83 of 83

Abortion, (to prevent). Sage, 244. Tansey, 245 Aches in the joints. Of Beans, 228, 274 Agues. Archangel, 11. Buck’s-horn-plantain, 33, 281. Camomile, 39. Pellitory, 134. Meadow-sweet, 147 —— Dry. Maudlin, 114. Lovage, 108 —— Hot. Mallows, 111, 302. Wild Tansey, 179 —— Quartan. Fumitory, 237. Cinque-foil, 242 Almonds of the Ears. Devil’s-bit, 245 Anthony’s Fire. Crab’s-claws, 57. Duck’s-meat, 66. Hawk-weed, 89 Appetite, (to restore). Wild Marjoram, 112. Masterwort, 240, 295 Apoplexy. Lavender, 103. Lily of the Valley, 105 Asthma. Woodbine, 193. Lungwort, 109, 313, 346 Blood, (to cleanse). Nettles, 127, 281, 282. Hops, 240 Bloody Flux. Amaranthus, 9. Mallows, 112. Blackberry, 27. Brank Ursine, 29. Clown’s-wood, 52 Blows, (black and blue, marks of). Daisies, 232. Of Solomon’s-seal, 225 Boils. Barberry, 16. Cuckow-point, 59. Wheat, 192 Bowels, (obstructions of). Stachea, 247. Hops, 247, 346 Brain, (to strengthen). Rosemary, 247. Cowslips, 347. Nutmegs, 248, 272, 273, 281, 324 Bruises. Bishop’s-weed, 25. Chervil, 46. Solomon’s-seal, 163 Burns. Burdock, 36. Hound’s-tongue, 98, 359 Cancers. Asarabacca, 13. Briony, 30. Yellow Water-flag, 76. Cinquefoil, 49 Cankers. Dragons, 67. Flower-de-luce, 78. Winter-green, 86 Chest, (diseases of). Sweet Marjoram, 113 Chilblains. Henbane, 91 Chin-Cough. Thyme, 183 Cholic. All-Heal, 2. Dove’s-foot, 66. Mullein, 123. Osmond Royal, 72 Chops of the hands, &c. Pomatum, 361 Colds. Nep, 126. Juice of Liquorice, 312 Consumption. Sweet-Chervil, 47, 246, 289, 293, 316. Plantain, 141. Pine-Nuts, 248, 275 Convulsions. Down, 67. Pansies, 246, 328 Corns. Houseleek, 97, 232. Willow, 192 Coughs. Angelica, 8. Garlick, 82. Hore-hound, 96 Cramp. Mug-wort, 122. Mullein, 123. Sage, 162 Diabetes (an involuntary discharge of urine), 253 Dimness of Sight. Pearl-trefoil, 186. Vervain, 187. Mellilot, 115. Valerian, 186 Dizziness of the Head. Sweet Marjoram, 113, 298. Sow-fennel, 74. Rosemary, 155 Dropsy. Elder, 67, 221. Bay, 248, 254. Juniper, 100. Flax-weed, 76. Pellitory of the Wall, 135 Ears. Fig-Tree, 75. Ale-hoof, 5. Sow Thistle, 173, 396 Eyes. Eye-bright, 71, 396. Hawkweed, 89. Wild Clary, 51. Rattle-grass, 150. Beets, 20 —— (inflammations of). Violets, 188. Anemone, 9. Groundsel, 87 Faintings. Balm, 15. Endive, 69. Penny-royal, 136. Heart Trefoil, 186 Face, 397. Beans, 18 Falling Sickness. Elk’s-claws, 253. Mallows, 111. Masterwort, 114 Felons of the Finger. Amara-dulcis, 1. True Love, 94. Nailwort, 126 Fevers. Endive, 69. Flea-wort, 77. Master-wort, 114. Marigolds, 114, 333 —— (Pestilential). Butter-burr, 35. Elecampane, 69. Clove-gilliflowers, 83 —— (Putrid). Borage, 28 Fistulas, 351. Bugle, 33. Wintergreen, 86. Cow-parsnips, 132. Campion Wild, 40 Fits. Wild Arrach, 10 Flux. Bistort, 25. Flux-weed, 78. Rhubarb of Pontus, 225 Fundament falling, 239, 365. Duck-meat, 240 Gout. Comfrey, 54. Sciatica-cresses, 57. Gout-wort, 85. Elm, 68 Gravel. Asparagus, 13. Butcher’s-broom, 31. Parsley-piert, 131 Gums, 397 Head, 343, 395. Cives, 50. Feverfew, 72. Flower-de-luce, 78. Pellitory, 134. Roses, 153 —— Ache. Beets, 20. Duck’s-meat, 66. Ivy, 99. Privet, 146 —— Bald. White-lilies, 106. Wall-Rue, 110, 396 —— Scabby. Fox-glove, 80. Knapweed, 102. Nep, 126 —— Scald. White-Lilies, 106 Heart-Burn. Vine, 246 —— (to strengthen), 284, 287, 289, 298, 318, 326, 349 —— (palpitation of). Syrup of Apples, 303 Hic-cough. Mint, 117 Hoarseness. Fig-tree, 75. Liquorice, 106. Peach-tree, 133 Imposthumes. Barley, 16. Chickweed, 48. Dandelion, 62, 360 Indigestion. Avens, 15. Ragwort, 149. Samphire, 164, 319, 374 Inflammations. Arssmart, 12. Sea-Coleworts, 37. Cinquefoil, 49. Black Cresses, 57 —— in the sides. Violets, 247 Infection, (to preserve from). Scabious, 168. Bay, 18 Itch. Black-alder, 6. Celandine, 42. Stinking-gladwin, 84. Juniper, 100 Jaundice. Agrimony, 4. Ash, 14. Carduus Benedict, 41 —— Yellow. Wormwood, 196. Barberries, 227 King’s-evil. Wheat, 192 Leprosy. Nigella, 250 Lice, (in the head, to kill). Stavesacre, 250. Olibanum, 250 Liver, 398. Sage, 162. Strawberries, 175. Maple-tree, 112 —— (inflammation of). Wild Thyme, 183 —— (obstructions of). Rhubarb, 157, 225. Parsley, 131. Columbines, 53. Liver-wort, 107. Alexander, 6 —— (to strengthen). Cleavers, 51. Costmary, 55. Dock, 64. Hart’s-tongue, 88 Looseness, (to stop). Cloves, 248 Lungs. Lungwort, 109. Water Agrimony, 5. Nettles, 127. Filipendula, 75. Scabious, 168 —— (inflammation of). Garden Rue, 159, 244. Heart’s-ease, 88 —— (ulcers of). Money-wort, 119. Horehound, 240 Measles. Tormentil, 184. Saffron, 161 —— (to drive out). Alkanet, 2. Marigolds, 114 Melancholy. Melancholy-thistle, 180. Germander, 83. Vipers Bugloss, 189. Mother-wort, 121, 294. Burnet, 35. Dodder, 64, 345 Memory, (to strengthen). Olibanum, 273, 281. Sage, 244 Menses, (to provoke). Bdellium, 271, 258, 269. Marjoram, 281, 274 —— (to stop), 259, 264, 270, 299, 305. Tansy, 179 Milk, (to increase in Nurses). Fennel, 237. Of Vipers Bugloss, 221, 250 Miscarriage, (good against). Ladies’ Mantle, 103. Tansey, 178 Mouth, 397 Nervous Complaints. Privet, 230, 356, 363 —— Head-ache. Lily of the Valley, 105. Plantain, 224 Nose, 396 —— (bleeding at). Fluellin, 79. Houseleek, 97. Periwinkle, 138 Pain in the Bowels. Mouse-ear, 122. Of Marsh-mallows, 218, 281 —— in the Side. Chick-pease, 48. Coral-wort, 54. Gentian, 82 —— in the Stomach. Rupture-wort, 160. Spignel, 174. Black-thorn, 182, 273 Palsies. Cowslips, 56. Juniper, 100. Lavender, 103, 328, 342, 395 Piles. Lesser Celandine, 44. Colt’s-foot, 53. Stone-crop, 171 Pleurisies. Lohoch of Poppies, 313, 321 Poison, (to expel). White Lilies, 106. Master-wort, 114. Rue, 244, 337 Polypus. Polypody, 142, 396 Purging. Flowers, 266 —— Fruits, 268 —— Herbs, 264 —— Syrups, 305 Quinsey. Cudweed, 56. Hyssop, 95. Orpine, 130. Ragwort, 149. Blackberry, 27 Rickets. Fearn, 222. Syrup Hart’s-tongue, 304, 309 Ring-worm. Savine, 166. Celandine, 42. Barberry, 16 Ruptures. Rupture-wort, 236. Thorough wax, 183. Tormentil, 184. Consolida-Major, 220 Scrophula. Celandine, 220. Eringo, 222 Scurvy. Scurvy-grass, 169. Water-cresses, 58. Winter Rocket, 152. Cuckoo Flower, 104, 259 Scurf, (or running tetters). Beech, 23. Plantain, 141 Shingles. Plantain, 243 Shortness of Breath. Angelica, 8. Calamint, 38. Hyssop, 95. Pellitory of the Wall, 136 Skin, (to clear). Madder, 109. Of Cuckow-points, 218. Vervain, 246 Sleep, (to procure). Poppy, 144. Lettuce, 104, 310 Small Pox. Marigolds, 114. Saffron, 161 Sore Breasts. Purslain, 146. Quince, 148, 398 —— Eyes. Buck’s-horn-plantain, 33. Succory, 176. Celandine, 42. Loose-strife, 108 —— Head. Garden Rue, 159. Tormentil, 184 —— Mouth. Blue-bottle, 28. Birch, 24. Golden Rod, 84 —— Throat. Sanicle, 164. Self-heal, 170, 398. Saracen’s Confound, 165 Sprains, 357, 361 Spring Medicine. Lady’s-thistle, 180. Nettles, 127 Stings and Venomous Bites. Bazil, 17. John’s-wort, 99. Bay, 18. Eringo, 70. Rocket, 151 Stomach. Mint, 117. Lovage, 108, 398 —— (inflammations of). Wallnut-Tree, 190 —— (obstructions of). Cross-wort, 58. Rhubarb, 157, 297, 317, 343 —— (to strengthen). Gentian, 82. Mustard, 124. Roses, 152. Wood-sorrel, 172, 280, 374 Stone. Ash, 14. Bird’s-foot, 24. Broom, 32. Burdock, 36. Camomile, 39. Parsley-piert, 131, 253 Surfeits. Liver-wort, 107, 280 Sweat, (to provoke), 259, 281, 325, 329, 338 Swellings. Common Alder, 7. Sea-Coleworts, 37. Chick-weed, 48 —— in the Throat. Water Caltrops, 39. Devil’s-bit, 63. S. Gladwin, 84 Teeth, (to draw without pain), 252 —— (to fasten). Mastich, 251. Bistort, 219. Silver-weed, 231 —— (to whiten). Vine, 246, 397 Teething of Children, 253 Tooth-ache. Tobacco, 177. Wild Tansy, 179. Henbane, 91, 397 Tumours. Cives, 50. Hemlock, 90. Lesser Celandine, 42. True Love, 91, 359, 360 —— (hard). Misselto, 118. Mallows, 111 —— (hot). Water Lily, 105 Ulcers. Centaury, 44. Coral-wort, 54. Bistort, 25. Archangel, 11. Alehoof, 5 Venereal Disease. Sope-wort, 244 Voice, (to restore), 310, 314, 347 Vomit. Antimonial Wine, 292 Vomiting, (to stay). Lady’s Mantle, 103, 304, 311, 321, 327 Warts. Buck’s-horn, 33. Houseleek, 97. Poplar, 143 Wens. Turnsole, 185. Fuller’s Thistle, 223 Wheezing. Liquorice, 106. Hyssop, 95. Lungwort, 109 Whitlows. Nail-wort, 126 Wind. Bishop’s-weed, 25. Carraway, 42. Dill, 63. Fennel, 73. Hemp, 91, 264, 323 —— in the Stomach. Lovage, 108. Thyme, 183. Mint, 118. Rosemary, 155. Garden Tansy, 178 Womb, (cold infirmities of). Bayberries, 248 —— (diseases of). Wild Arrach, 10. Feverfew, 72, 365 —— (inflammations of). Schœnanth, 247 Women’s Diseases. Dog Mercury, 116. Moses, 120. Mugwort, 122, 231 —— in Labour. Cinnamon, 227. Hore-hound, 240. Penny-royal, 243 Worms. Dog’s-grass, 65. Wormwood, 195. Calamint, 38, 324. Arssmart, 12. Butter-bur, 35. Centaury, 44. Lavender-cotton, 104 Wounds. Adder’s-tongue, 3. Bifoil, 24. Primroses, 146. Burnet, 35. One Blade, 26. Bistort, 25. Moon-wort, 120. Lupines, 249 —— in the Head. Shepherd’s-purse, 171

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