The Secrets of Albertus Magnus on the Nature of Women and the Virtues of Herbs

A vertical woodcut illustration of a plant, identified as Verbena (Vervain). The plant features a central stem with several smaller branching stalks. The leaves are arranged in opposite pairs and are deeply lobed with serrated edges. At the tips of the stems are thin flowering spikes. The root system is depicted at the bottom.

appears as if the entire house were full of snakes. And that has been experienced by the newcomers.

XIII. Vervain.

As the wise say, this herb, when gathered when the sun is in the sign of Aries in March, and prepared with rose seeds original: "Rosenkörnern" a year old, delivers those who have the falling sickness note: epilepsy.