Lettice

To have Syrup of Succory compounded with Rhubarb; Take ſome whole Barley-Corns, the Roots of Smallage, Fennel, and Sparagraſs, with some white crude Tartar, of each two Ounces; two Leaves of Succory, Dandelion, Endive or Scariole, ſmooth Sow-Thiſtle, common Lettice, and Sage […]

As for thy drink—I need not tell thee, it muſt be the infuſion of Vervain, and the herb Hanea, of which Ælian relates ſuch effects—but if thy ſtomach palls with it—diſcontinue it from time to time, taking cucumbers, melons, purſlane, water-lillies, woodbine, and lettice, in the ſtead of them.