vous and Rysicrical eee and have been found rics 
viceable in apoplexies, palsies, and vertigogs, in penen cases the, 
se ae Psineis sage to the temples and fo 
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~* > Garpen Rue. Ruta Graveolens. The herb. 
ee Rue hess strcngy Gaperabel:sinill- Sika eee 
taste. ‘It is a powerful stimulant ; and like other mec 
- fetid kind, possesses attenuating, deobstruent and antisp dic 
powers. ‘The dose of the leaves is from fifteen grains to two scru- 
: oe 
pie 
~ Saffron is a bulbous rooted perrennial plant, ania) in 
Its smell is pleasant and iciieies ia plant cal the goa 
aromatic bitter, and it ‘immediately gives 
_ saliva, when chewed. _ The active matter is. 
cohol, water, . rits, and vinegar. 
Saffron is a valuable plant, and is-highly, aad, as ite 
the spirits when taken in small doses ; but if used in too large por 
tions, it produces immoderate mirth, and ‘all the consequences re- 
sulting from the abuse of spirituous liquors. It is considered an ex- 
cellent remedy in hysteric depressions originating from spasms, OF _ 
in obstruction of the uterine secretions : its principal use, however, 
at the present time, is to prevent the striking in of eruptions and the _ 
matter oy pe scarlet fever, and similar diseases. 
Sace. Salvia Offcinalts. The herb. 
: The leayes of sage have a peculiar aromatic smell, and a warm 
"aromatic taste, with some degree of bitterness and seguri : 
- In its effects, sage agrees with other aromatics. It is stimulant, — 
phoretic and tonic. In cold phlegmatic habits, it 
excites appetite, and proves serviceable in debilities of the nervous 
system. ‘The best preparation for these purposes is an infusion of 
the dry leaves, drank as tea: watery infusions of the leaves with the 
addition of a little lemon juice, prove an useful drink i 
febrile disorders, being sufficiently agreeable to the palate. 
Smilax Sarsaparilla. The root. 
ught from the Spanish West 
‘Tt is, however, found in = 
= | Sansaraniis. 
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