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Indians, who use it asa styptic, and in the treatment of obstinate slug- 
gish ulcers. 
Dr. Barton further says, “it is the basis of a powder, which has 
lately acquired some reputation in the cure of cancers.’’* In such 
cases he supposed its efficacy was owing to its astringency. 
Of the medicinal virtues of the plant in question, my own personal 
experience does not entitle me to speak, not having ever employed 
it in any way. ‘To those who feel inclined to make experiment 
with native articles of the class of astringents, it may be confidently 
recommended as worthy of notice. 
* Collections. 
