Bruises Take 600 ml (1 pint) of almond oil and
450 g (1 lb) each of Balm of Gilead and St John’s
Wort, which you should bruise by pounding in
a pestle and mortar. Warm together over a low
flame. When the oil has taken all the colour out
of the buds, cool and strain the liquid. Then
apply as needed to the bruised area.
