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An Irish Materia Medica (Author: Tadhg Ó Cuinn)
subsection 94
94. Corona regia: i.e. melilot; it is hot and dry in the first degree; It has the comforting and diuretic virtues. If this herb be boiled with lard, it will stop the wind of the intestines and of the stomach, and it will open the oppilation of the liver and kidneys and bladder; whoever is accustomed to eat this herb, it improves his breathing; it
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Is good as a wash for the eyes; if it is taken with water for 13 days, it will help with jaundice. If this herb be drunk for 20 days, it will help with podagra and sciatica. Platearius says that this herb retains its efficacy for four years, that is in its seed; if the seed be pounded and put in soup or in food, it will make them well flavoured.