ticae represent the lobes of the liver and have no equal as a remedy for cooling that organ. The root of the bulbous fumitory, known as *Capnos phragmitis*, mimics the shape of the liver; therefore, according to the records of Aetius, it provides significant benefit to those suffering from a hardening of the liver. We also purposefully omit pears, which in their own way present the signature of the liver and are of great help to it.

The signature of the kidneys is observed in purslane, which is why this herb is quite beneficial for those with kidney ailments. Furthermore, *Alkakengi* (or winter cherry), as well as creeping bladder-nightshade, the bladdernut tree, and the bladder-senna, produce pods that rival the human bladder in shape; consequently, those suffering from bladder conditions derive the greatest benefit from these plants.

The shape of the uterus is seen in the root of round birthwort, which is why this root is a wonderful aid to women in childbirth. The roots of cyclamen and *Leontopetalum* also reflect the form of the womb, which is why Theophrastus and Dioscorides associated these roots with love charms. Mace embraces the nutmeg just as the womb envelops a fetus; hence, mace and nutmeg are a restorative remedy for uterine conditions. The water lily bears the signature of the placenta, while the inner green bark of the birch and the savin resemble the form of a womb marked with blood veins; therefore, they dissolve congealed matter in these parts, just as medicines prepared from water lily expel the placenta. We shall pass over peas in silence, though they too are said to bear the signature of the uterus.

In the arum, the entire reproductive instrument is demonstrated, while beans express a perfect anatomy of the genitals and the glans; hence, their flour is applied to those affected areas. The fruit of the pine displays the shape of the glans penis and is useful for stimulating desire. Chicory, with its erect pistil, represents the male member; thus, incredible benefit is found in its decoction, applied both internally and externally, for ailments of the genitals. We also set aside the chickpea and the lupin, which also represent the shape of the penis.

All species of orchids have a manifest signature of the testicles and hold the primary place in fostering passion. Indeed, *Tragorching*, or that species of satyrion that smells like a goat, makes men more prone to Venus than others, as that animal is the most lustful of all. The root of the greater dragon-plant, bulbous like a testicle, is said to provoke desire, as is the leek, which is said to excite passion because of its resemblance to the scrotum. Even the *Phallus* fungus, resembling the human member, is used for venereal purposes according to Hadrianus Junius. Finally, the clusters of grapes offer signatures of both sexes; hence the ancients rightly claimed that Venus freezes without Bacchus.

Many plants have roots that mimic hemorrhoidal veins, such as lesser celandine, dropwort, and many species of buttercup, all of which bring no small benefit to those suffering from hemorrhoids. Additionally, blood dock possesses the signature of other veins. To these may be added plantain, which expresses the form of the nerves, just as horsetail and the female fern mimic the spine; a decoction of these in water and wine provides great support to that part of the body. The leaves of St. John's wort, being perforated, exhibit the signature of the skin's pores, which is why they are recommended for inducing sweat and removing obstructions. Geranium has the signature of the shin bone; therefore, its powder is of no small importance for broken bones. Finally, as a crowning touch, we add those plants that represent the entire human figure, the rudimentary form of which is seen in the roots of mandrake and bryony. Furthermore, in wooded places, a certain species of satyrion grows that produces a flower with a human likeness; for this reason, some botanists have called this satyrion *Anthropophoron*, or the "man-bearer."