hemlock. bark, &e. = a preparatory to the lob 
may be advantageous; but I have found it to 
= very well without these;and therefore seldom 
some aromatic and diaphoretic hae Seal 
more 
‘ing. 
pine SLIPPER. Ope sacdcan Luteum. Ther root. <2 
ae mocasin a flower, yellow umbil, male mervine, nerve root * 
There are three or four species of ladies’ vig the white Sey 
ae yellow, from mn is alee of their flowers: but their qualit 
the same. ed eT es oa 
und ficnghone the United States. The roots have a punge 
hcincal taste, anda peculiar smell, somewhat nauseous. 
Ladies’ slipper root is a sedative, merrite, and wie pas 
a substitute for valerian in 
fects in all nervous dis 
pain, quietin 
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Az 
LaveNDER. Lavéndula Spica. The flowering spikes. 
eR RS ‘a small perrennial shrub, anative of the outl 
Parepes but frequently cultivated in our gardens for perfume. 
flowers of both have a fragrant, agreeable smell, and a warm pun- 
gent, bitterish taste. There are two varieties ; the broad leafec 
sort is the strongest in all respects, and this only i is used in the : 
tillation of the oil called oil of spike. ; 2 : 
» Lavender is considered as a warm stimulating aromatic. It is 
principally used as a pert if 
| “Broan Learep Lauret. Kalmisa Latifolia. The leaves. _ 
‘This olin kills sheep and shee animals. The Indians use oe & 
decoction to destroy scene The powdered leaves are age” zi: 
ed with success in seald head, and in certain stages of fever. Pe 
i of iti is used for spe ee Sean ts caut. 
