Avens (Askham)

This is the entry for avens from Askham's Herbal.

Avencia

This Avencia is called Avance, the vertue of this herbe is thus, if it be dried, and pouder made therof with whyte wyne warmed, or els luke warm water, & geve it to hym that have the fevers, and it shal helpe hym muche and ease hym, also it healeth woundes and Cankers if it be dronke.