For the cure of sprains, root of polypodion[1] is used, in the form of a liniment: the pain and swelling are modified also by using seed of psyllion;[2] leaves of plantago[3] beaten up with a little salt; seed of verbascum,[4] boiled in wine and pounded; or hemlock with axle-grease. Leaves of ephemeron[5] are applied topically to tumours and tuberosities, so long as they are capable of being dispersed.