_ About Christmas time, if the weather be temperate, the 
~. derived from-its administration in. mania and | 
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si-sees Pe Sy at os : : : ; ate) 
_ This species has fair green leaves, arising from the ‘root, 
into seven, eight, or itine parts, and sce et green all 
pear upon foot-stalks, consisting of five large, round white leaves, . 
which are sometimes purple towards the 2 ally 
é ‘ is 
found among mountains. The root of this pl sists externally 
- . plant consists externally 
abeeall fibres, attached to one head ; externally dark colored, inter- 
nally white. fi ee eS = 
z = fh 
Black hellebore root is a very violent c d 
diseases it was highly celebrated by the ancients. In dre 
been employed as a hydragogue cathartic. It is said | 
this root will bring on the menses. ae # 
Scinkinc He.uesore, or Bear’s Foor. The leaves. — 
and under hedges. The leaves have a bitter, nauseou 
This species is a native of England, and 
unpleasant smell. . When dried they are frequently gis 1 asa domes- 
tic medicineto destroy worms but they must be sparingly, being 
so violent in their operation, that instances of their fatal effects have 
been recorded. Snuffed up the nostrils in very small quantity it 
of a few grains, it operates powerfully as an emetic. _ 
excites violent sneezing, and 
2 “ 
5 : 
nally, with lard it is used as an application in some cutaneous dis or- 
long foot stalks ; flowers white; and in whorls. — Itis perrennial, 
3 Hoceweep, or Hocsev. Ambrosia. The herb. — 
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“This curious plant rises about three inches in height, forming a 
bed: the leaves spring out from a long reddish tendril, like @ vine, 
and are of a deep green color, small and curly. It is an evergreen, 
and grows chiefly near farm yards, on stony soil, and in mucky 
swamps. The hogs delight to make their bed on it, from whence, 
its name. — iti 
This plant is well known by the women in the country, who always 
lin bringing down obstructed courses. It may be 
seats 
find it off 
used in strong decoction, with a little rum added: 
Hoarnounp. Marrubium Vulgare. The herb. — 
ie “This common useful plant rises about a foot in height ; eaves” 
deeply serrated, veined, wrinkled, hoary, in pairs, and standing on 
rane 
ild along the road sides, 
. in abundance throngs 
