Water Fern

It has all the virtues of the former ferns, is more effectual than they-, both for inward and outward ailments, and is good in wounds and bruises. The decoction to be drank; or the root may be made into an ointment for bruises and bones broken, or out of joint, and for ruptures. The decoction of the root in white wine, provokes urine exceedingly, and cleanses the bladder and urinary passages.