- Recipes
Envy
Causes:
Selfishness and overindulgence in luxuries are typical causes. Once a person with these qualities is denied something they desire, envy sets in and preoccupies their mind. Some sufferes will develop a green tint to their skin.
Recipe:
Periwinkle (Vinca pervinca) is regarded as the most effective cure for envy. It is said, "if thou hast this wort with thee thou shalt be prosperous and ever acceptable" (12).
For best results, "when thou shalt pluck thos wort, thou shalt be clean from every uncleanness, and thou shalt pick it when the moon is nine nights old, and eleven nights, and thirteen nights and thirty nights, and when it is one night old" (13).