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58 _ ROOTS, HERBS, AND FLOWERS. 
GRAINS OF PARADISE, [Amomum grana_paradisi,}— 
Neéarly equal to Cayenne as a pure stimulant. ; 
GREEN-LEAF, [Chimaphilla umbellata,]—A tea is used to 
Purify the Blood. ee 
GOLDEN ROOT, [Prenanthes alba,]—Useful in Diarrhes, 
Dysentery, and Derangement of Bowels. 
GOLDEN ROD, SWEET, [Solidago odora,]|—This herb is 
good in Debility, Colds, and Gravelly complaints. = 
GRAVEL PLANT, [Epigea repens,|—The infusion excel- 
lent in Gravel and Kidney diseases. 
GRAPEFERN, [Botrychium fumarioides,]|—Useful in Con- 
sumption, Diarrhcea, and Cholera Infantum. a 
HEMLOCK, POISON, [Conium maculatum,]—Prescribed — 
as a narcotic, and in Scrofulous and Chronic complaints. 
HOPS, [Humulus lupulus,]—Used i in Jaundice, Indigestion, 
and as a substitute for Opium. _ 
HYSSOP, [Hyssopus officinalis,]—Used in Humoral Asth- 
ma, Coughs, and disorders of the Chest. 
HARDHACK LEAVES, [Spiraea tomentosa,]—Checks 
Diarrhea, and is an excellent outward ——, for 
Wounds, Sores, &e. 
HORSERADISH LEAVES, [Cochlearia armoracia,]—Em- 
ployed as draughts to produce counter-irritation. . 
HORSERADISH. “ROOT, [Cochlearia armoracia,] — In 
Chronic Rheumatism, Asthma, and Debility, these are 
beneficial. 
HENBANE, BLACK, [Hyoscyamus niger,]}—Administered 
as a Nareotie when Opium is ‘objectionable. : 
'S-EASE [Polygonum persicaria,]—An excellent 
ay for Asthma, and good in Colds, Fevers, &c. 
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