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exciting vesication when applied to the skin. D. Mezereum — 
is a stimulating diaphoretic, but apt to excite vomiting and 
purging. Daphne Laureola (Spurge laurel), and D. —— 
dium are of a similar character. 
Officinal Plant. 
Daphne Mezereum. 
Potsonous Propsertres.—M. Richard states that, taken 
internally, the bark of Daphne Gnidium produces effects simi- 
lar to those of the 
of D, Mezereum are deemed poisonous. 
ORDER XLVIL 
AMARANTHACE. 
This order contains the Amaranth, Gomphrena, &c. It 
is one of little interest. The leaves of some are mucila- 
ginous. 
ORDER XLVIIL 
NYCTAGINEZ. 
This order contains the Marvel of Peru (Mirabilis Jalapa, 
er Nyctago hortensis), which was formerly supposed to be 
the Jalap plant. The roots of many are purgative. 
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acrid and corrosive poisons : he considers 3 
it a very energetic poison. The berries of D. Laureola and — 
: 
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