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The chamæpeuce [Note] has a leaf which resembles that of the larch, and is useful more particularly for lumbago and pains in the back. The chamæcyparissos [Note] is a herb which, taken in wine, counteracts the venom of serpents of all kinds, and of scorpions.
The ampeloprason [Note] is found growing in vineyards; it has leaves like those of the leek, and produces offensive eructations. It is highly efficacious for the stings of serpents, and acts as an emmenagogue and diuretic. Taken in drink or applied externally, it arrests discharges of blood from the generative organs. It is prescribed also for females after delivery, and is used for bites inflicted by dogs.
The plant known as "stachys" bears a strong resemblance also to a leek, [Note] but the leaves of it are longer and more numerous. It has an agreeable smell, and in colour inclines to yellow. It promotes menstruation.
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