Conserve of Peony After the Italian Way
In the Spring take of the Flowers fresh half a pound, Sugar one pound, beat them together in a good stone Mortar, then put them in a glass, and set them in the sun for three months, stirring them daily with a wooden Spathula.
The Vertues
It is good against the Falling-sickness, and giddiness in the head, it cleanseth the Reins and Bladder.