If you put in these herbs following, it will be far better; sanicle, Bugloss, Avens, and Ladies-mantle, of each one handful.
"The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened"
Kenelm Digby
For two Hogsheads of Metheglin, you take two handfuls a piece of each herb, Excepting sanicle; of which you take but half a handful.
"The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened"
Kenelm Digby
Lyte and other herbalists say concerning the sanicle: "It makes whole and sound all wounds and hurts, both inward and outward."
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie