An engraving depicting Juniper

An engraving depicting Juniper: The juice of young leaves and berries, taken in vine was recommended against snake bite and the Plague. Juniper oil was prescribed for toothache and gout. The dried powdered resin was used to treat worms in children, and! piles. The berries were used in the production of gin, and the resin mixed wii with linseed oil provided a varnish. From John Parkinson Theatrum Botanicum: or The Theater of Plantes, London, 1640

1640 Berries Bite Botanicum Dried Gout Horticulture Juice Juniper Linseed Medicinal Mixed Parkinson Piles Plague Plantes Powdered Prescribed Provided Recommended Resin Theatrum Toothache Treat Varnish Vine Worms

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