The Book of Secrets

¶ The method of working with all the aforementioned things is that a good effect should be produced under a good planet, and an evil effect under an evil one—that is, during their specific hours and days.

5 ¶ The virtues of the seven herbs according to the Emperor Alexander original: "Alexandrum imperatorem"; likely referring to the "Secretum Secretorum" or similar pseudo-Alexandrian hermetic texts. And indeed, these herbs received their powers from the influence of the planets. For it happens that each one receives its power from the higher natural bodies.

¶ The first herb is of Saturn, which is called Asphodel original: "Affodillus". Its juice is effective for pain in the kidneys and the shins. And it is given to those suffering from pain of the bladder, provided its root is slightly cooked. Those who are possessed by demons or are melancholic In medieval medicine, melancholy was the "humor" associated with Saturn should carry it in a clean linen cloth, and they will be freed; nor does it allow a demon to remain in the house. And if it is present where children are cutting their teeth and they carry it, they shall produce them without pain. It is also good for a person to carry the root with them at night, for they shall not fear nor be harmed by others.

¶ The second herb of the Sun is called Knotgrass original: "Poligonia" or "Corrigiola". This herb took its name from the Sun. For as the Sun is greatly generative, so also this herb has many forms. ¶ Some have called this herb Alchone, which is the "House of the Sun." ¶ Indeed, this herb heals ailments of the heart and the stomach. Whoever touches this herb receives power from its sign and planet. Furthermore, if anyone drinks its juice, it causes them to copulate frequently. And if anyone carries its root, it cures ailments of the eyes. If they carry it with them before they have any ailment, no affliction of the eyes shall befall them.