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in the fall, after done glowing; then the sap is in 

 the roots. This must always be attended to i» 

 '•'ettins: all kinds of medical roots; but when 



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the tops of plants are used; collect them in the 

 suDiincr when nearly full grown; then the sap is 

 in tjie top. This root should be dug and clean- 

 ed from all dirt, and pounded with a mallet or 

 club, to separate the hark, which may be dono 

 with very little trouble; dry it in a chamber or 

 loft, where it will not he exposed to the weather; 



ftnd when dry, pound it to a tine powder. Th 

 is an excellent article, either taken by itself, or 

 compounded with other medicines; and is the 

 best thing for canker now known. It-is highly 

 stimulating and very pungent, prickling the 

 glands and causing the saliva and otber juices lo 

 tlow freely. It is good used as a tooth powder, 

 cleanses the teeth and gums, and cures scurvy; 

 taken as snull", it relieves the head ache; it is good 

 for bowel complaints and relax. When tl:est(Ln' 

 ach is very foul, it will frequently Operate ss t\\ 

 emetic. Fo" a dose, take a tea spconftil in hot 

 water sweetened. 



Whitepond Lily. This is a very liPHXiiirHl 

 aquatic plant, with sweet smelling white ilowerf-, 

 opening mostly to the sun, and closing again ni 

 night. It grows in ponds, and is common in tri-i 

 ny parts of the western country. It has large 

 roots, which should he dug, washed clcna, fefdit 

 ill strips and dried as has been directed for the 



