CHAP. 98.—THE PHALANGITIS, PHALANGION, OR LEUCACANTHA:
FOUR REMEDIES.
The phalangitis [Note] is by some called "phalangion," and by
others "leucanthemum," [Note] or, as I find it written in some
copies, "leucacantha." [Note] Its branches are diminutive, never
less than two in number, and running in contrary directions:
the blossom is white, and similar to the flower of the red lily;
the seed dark and broad, resembling the half of a lentil, but
much thinner; and the root slender and of a grass-green colour.
The leaves, blossoms, or seed of this plant are employed for
the cure of wounds inflicted by scorpions, serpents, and the
phalangium, [Note] and for the removal of griping pains in the
bowels.
