Obs. Also 6 balastye. [ad. L. balaustium, a. Gr. βαλαύστιον.] = prec.
1541. R. Copland, Guydon’s Quest. Chirurg. A playster of Bolarmynyke, galles, balastye, and other that staunche blode.
1612. Woodall, Surg. Mate, Wks. (1653), 181. Balausties, which are flowers of Pomegranats.
