CHAP. 81.—EUCLEA: ONE EBMEDY.
The same is the case, too, with the plant to which they give
the name of "euclea," [Note] and which, they tell us, rubbed upon
the person, will ensure a more extended consideration. They
say, too, that if a person carries artemisia [Note] about him, he will
be ensured against all noxious drugs, the attacks of wild beasts
of every kind, and sunstroke even. This last plant is taken
also in wine, in cases of poisoning by opium. Used as an
amulet, or taken in drink, it is said to be particularly efficacious for injuries inflicted by frogs.
