The Book of Secrets

[The user] is secure from all fear and from every phantom. The text refers to the protective qualities of the previous herb, likely Henbane or a similar narcotic plant used against hallucinations. And if it is placed with the juice of houseleek original: "semperviva," literally 'always living' and the hands are anointed, and the remainder is placed in water, and one enters the water where there are fish: they will gather at his hands. They will even gather at a small piece of the plant. And if it is withdrawn, they immediately leap back to their own places where they were before.

¶ The third herb is called Lozumborot by the Chaldeans Chaldean refers here to an ancient Babylonian or occult language tradition. By the Greeks it is called Allomot. By the Latins, Shepherd’s Rod original: "virga pastoris," likely Teasel. Take this herb and mix it with the juice of mandrake and give it to a dog or another animal; it will be impregnated within its own kind and will have offspring of its own kind. From this offspring, if a jaw-tooth is taken and dipped in food or drink: all who drink from it will soon begin a war meaning a violent quarrel or fight. And when you wish to stop it: give them the juice of "amantile," that is, valerian: and peace will immediately be made between them as before.

¶ The fourth herb is called Aqlaris by the Chaldeans, because it is born at the time when eagles make their nests. By the Greeks it is called Aalis: by the Latins, Celandine original: "celidonia". This herb is born at the time when swallows make their nests, which is also when the eagles do. If anyone has this herb along with the heart of a mole: he shall conquer all enemies and all legal cases, and it will remove all disputes. And if the aforementioned is placed upon the head of a sick person: if they are destined to die, they will immediately sing in a loud voice. If not, they will weep.

¶ The fifth herb is called Iterisi by the Chaldeans: by the Greeks, Aorara: by the Latins, Proventalis or Periwinkle original: "prouinca". This herb, when powdered with earthworms and [wrapped] around...