CHAP. 75.—THE THELYPHONON OR SCORPIO: ONE REMEDY.
The thelyphonon [Note] is a plant known as the "scorpio" to some,
from the peculiar form of its roots, the very touch of which
kills [Note] the scorpion: hence it is that it is taken in drink for stings
inflicted by those reptiles. If a dead scorpion is rubbed with
white hellebore, it will come to life, they say. The thelyphonon is fatal to all quadrupeds, on the application of the root to
the genitals. The leaf too, which bears a resemblance to that
of cyclaminos, is productive of a similar effect, in the course of
the same day. It is a jointed plant, and is found growing in
unbrageous localities. Juice of betony or of plantago is a
preservative against the venom of the scorpion.
