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Of Straw-Berries

The Kindes.

THere be divers sorts of Straw-berries; one red, another white, a third sort greene, and likewise a wilde Straw-berry, which is altogether barren of fruit. The Place.

Straw-berries do grow upon hills and vallies, likewise in woods and other such places that bee somewhat shadowie: they prosper well in Gardens. The Names.

The fruit or berries are called in Latine by Virgil and Ovid, Fraga: neither have they any other name commonly knowne: in French, Fraises: in English, Strawberries.

The Vertues.

The leaves boyled and applied in manner of a pultis taketh away the burning heate in wounds: the decoction thereof strengthneth the gummes, and fastneth the teeth.

The distilled water drunke with white Wine is good against the passion of the heart, reviving the spirits, and making the heart merry. The ripe Strawberries quench thirst, and take away, if they be often used, the rednesse and heate of the face.