CHAP. 35.—THE LYSIMACHIA: EIGHT REMEDIES,
King Lysimachus [Note] first discovered the plant which from
him has received the name of lysimachia, and the merits of
which have been so highly extolled by Erasistratus. This
plant has green leaves resembling those of the willow, and a
purple [Note] blossom: it has all the appearance of a shrub, the
branches are erect, and it has a pungent smell. It is found
growing in watery soils. The properties of it are so extremely
powerful, that if placed upon the yoke when beasts of burden
are restive, it will be sure to overcome all stubbornness on their
part. [Note]
