being bled, having heating plasters applied and having a "heating odoriferous Clyster to be cast up in her body, to give heat and warmth to her bowels".
It may, however, have some beneficial medicinal properties, given that a related species (Blephilia ciliata) was used by the Cherokee as a poultice to treat headaches.
In 17th century Italy peach blossoms were made into a poultice for bruises, rashes, eczema, grazes and stings.
The Hopi used a poultice of the plant to relieve hip and back pain in pregnant women, and to make a stimulating drink.