Edith Sherwood Ph.D.

The Voynich Botanical Plants

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Folio 55r. Fumitory (Fumaria officinalis). Early herbalists considered that fumitory was good for the eyes. It was used externally in an antiseptic and anti-inflammitory lotion for acne and exema, and also to fade freckles. Modern herbalists use it to treat skin diseases, conjunctivitis and also to cleanse the kidneys. Fumitory is poisonous and should be used with extreme care. (1) (B)

(1) Wikipedia
(B) Drawings that are similar to illustrations in other herbals