No journal references for these, folks, but I hope you enjoy them anyway. I can certainly attest to #26. #23 is irrelevant to me since I'm tenured.
Rick.
- It purifies the blood
- Expels heavy dreams
- Relieves the mind of dark thoughts
- Relieves and heals vertigo and headaches
- Treats dropsy
- Is an excellent remedy for catarrh
- Dries off humidity
- Cures constipation
- Clears the sight
- Protects from bad humours and liver disorders
- Is a good remedy for all bladder trouble
- Alleviates spleen maladies
- Vanquishes drowsiness
- Vanquishes dullness
- Renders active and energetic
- Renders courageous
- Eliminates fear
- Dissipates pain caused by colic
- Is a good remedy for menstrual pains
- Strengthens all internal parts
- Sharpens the mind
- Reinforces the memory
- Reinforces intelligence
- Purges bile
- Reinforces sexual energy
- Relieves thirst Dr. Cornelis Bontekoe, "Tractaat van het excellenste kruyd thee, 2nd ed.", 's-Gravenhage, Pieter hagen, 1678. (translator unknown)