The Herbs Ought To Be

For God's Sake Build Not Your Faith Upon Tradition, 'tis As Rotten As A Rotten Post.

The Roots And Herbes Beaten And Put Into New Ale Or Beer And Daily Drunk, Cleareth, Strengtheneth And Quickeneth The Sight Of The Eyes.

Thus Have You The Way Of Making Conserves, The Way Of Keeping Of Them Is In Earthen Pots.

The Barks Of Trees Are Best Gathered In The Spring, If It Be Of Great Trees, As Oaks Or The Like, Because They Come Easiest Off, And So You May Dry Them If You Please, But Indeed Your Best Way Is To Gather All Barks Only For Present Use.

If You Dry The Chestnut, Both The Barks Being Taken Away, Beat Them Into Powder And Make The Powder Up Into An Electuary With Honey, It Is A First-rate Remedy For Cough And Spitting Of Blood.