dered as a panacea, and used outwardl puaken rd; 
orders. It is applied in poultice and wash for bruises, sores, 
falls, wounds, sprains, contusions, and taken like tea for hea 
Colics, cramps, dropsy, indigestion. ‘The whole plants are used 
fresh and dry ; they are also employed for the sore backs of horses. 
aoe are many species of this plant, but their virtues are all simi 
_ ‘The root should be dug in the spring, cut into thin slices, and 
dried sufficiently over dow fire for fea De oth ab Ea a hould 
be bottled up for use. It may be administered in powder o 
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Hearr’s-East. 
~ What is commonly known as heart’s-ease, in this country, resem- 
bles arse-smart, only growing much larger, and has a black spot im 
the shape of a heart on its leaves. 
_ Its properties are similar to those of arse-smart, except that they are 
much milder, and therefore more applicable to general use. It 
makes an excellent fomentation for all inflamed and foul ulcers,par- 
ticularly if boiled with urine. ‘Taken in decoetion, it is an excell 
remedy for the asthma, and taken freely, excites perspiration, break- 
ing up fevers, colds, &c- vt es 
‘ Hemuock Tree. The boughs. 
The boughs of this well known tree may be employed with ad- 
vantage for fomentations and sweating in colds, rheumatism, fevers, 
&c. Ihave known many lives saved during an epidemic fever, by 
giving the decoction internally, and fomenting externally. ‘Phe oi 
is sis uned in colds and coughs. is ae 
Horse Rapisu. Cochlearia Armoracia. The root. eneiss 
"Is well known, chiefly cultivated in gardens, and grows wild in wet 
grounds, and about old ruins. » . 
“The 1 veal inal effects of this root are to stimulate the solids, and 
promote the fluid secretions ; it seems to extend its action through- 
~ gut the whole habit, and affects the minutest glands. tis greatly re- 
commended in dropsies, particularly those that succeed fevers; when 
it should not only be taken internally, but applied to the feet, and 
elsewhere, to quicken the action of the vessels. In paralytic com- 
plaints, horse radish has often been applied with advantage to the a — 
fected parts, as a stimulating remedy. Horse radish has been found 
beneficial in chronic rheumatism, asthma, and all diseases of debilix 
ty and torpidity of the blood ; and should be eaten freely with the 
hen steeped in vinegar during’a fortnight, it_is said effee> 
ally to remove freckles on the face. A syrup made by bo 
