_ ROQTS, HERBS, AND FLOWERS. 85 
“SAFFRON, AM, [Carthamus tinctorius,]—Very valuable 
in all Eruptive diseases, Small Pox, “Measles, &c. ~ 
SCAMMONY, WILD, [Convolvulus panduratus,|—Given 
in Dropsical affections, and for pra ae and 
Asthma. 
SILVER-LEAF, [Gnaphaleum polycephalum,]—Extensively 
- employed in Coughs, Colds, pains in the Chest, &c. 
SORREL TREE, [Andromeda arborea,]|—A decoction used 
in Dropsical affections and Loss of Appetite. 
SORREL, WOOD, [Oxalis acetosella,]—A very strong de- 
coction or extract cures loa sewed asa 
plaster. , 
SORREL, SHEEP, [Rumex acchiieibns 3 agtasiele® in, 
Scurvy, Serofula, and various affections of the Skin. 
SNAKE-ROOT, WHITE, [Eupatorium ageratoides,J—A 
stimulating tonic, valuable in Ague and Stomachic com- 
plaints. : 
SNAKE-ROOT, BLACK, [Macrotys racemosa,]|—Very effi- 
cacious in Rheumatism, Dropsy, and Hysteria. . 
SNAKE-ROOT, HEART, [Asarum canadensis, j~ “Excellent 
in Measles and Cutaneous diseases. 
SNAKE-ROOT, VIRGINIA, [Aristolochia seepetein|—— 
Promotes Perspiration and strengthens the Stomach. 
SNAKE-ROOT, BUTTON, [Liatris spicata, ]—The tea val- 
uable in Colic, Dropsy, Back-ache, &e. 
STRAMONIUM SEED, [Datura sramonium,} —Highly 
commended in Asthma and Spasmodiec diseases. — 
SUTERBERRY, [Asclepias tuberosa,]—Beneficial in Pleu- 
_ Yisy, Colics, and all Flatulent disorders. — 
SWEET FENNEL SEED, [Anethum feeniculum,|—A good 
aromatic, ga in bitters and a variety of compounds. 
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