(18-08-2019, 05:45 PM)Anton wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view....."Morsus serpentis" says at least that the plant helps against snake bites.
"Morsus serpenti" is not very enlightening.
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According to Hildegard von Bingen, Eberwurz ( Carlina acaulis L. ) works to detoxify the body.
BL, Add MS 41623, Codex Bellunensis, Early 15th century, folio 97v
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OK, the plant looks very different but only the root was used to make the medicine (powder). Maybe we see a "composite plant", likely not but at least possible.

