88 - ROOTS, HERBS, AND FLOWERS. 
STINKING WEED, [Chenopdium entheloinsiensa,) ibe 
~ tensively used in Expelling Worms in Children. 
SAFFRON, SPANISH, [Crocus sativus, }—Far superior to 
' the American{Saffron in the same diseases. 
SARSAPARILLA, AM., [Avalia nudicaulis,]—An_ excel- 
Jent remedy in all Sewhdous, oe and Eruptive 
diseases. 
SARSAPARILLA, SPAN., [Smilax sacisipiatiic Lae ex- 
cellent remedy in all Scrofulous; Venereal and Eruptive 
- diseases. 
SARSAPARILLA, BRISTLY STEM, [Aralia hispida,]— 
Useful in Colics, Flatulent diseases, and Dropsy. 
_ SILK-WEED ROOT, [Asclepias syriaca,]}— Almost aoe 
in Drapsy and Urinary complaints. 
SENNA, AM., [Cassia marilandica,]—Qualities similar to 
the Alex., but not-so active. 
: ‘SENNA, ALEX, [Cassia auctifolia, &e.J—A valuable ca- 
thartic, operating mildly, yet effectually. 
_ SHIELD FERN, [Aspidium filixmas,]—Considered _ a good 
remedy for Tape Worm. 
SNAKE-LILY, [Iris versicolor, }—-Employed i in Colic Epos, 
Flatulence, and Debility of the Stomach. * 
~ SWEET FLAG, or RUSH, [Acorusfcalamus,|—Excellent in 
: Flatulence, Colic, and Wind in the Stomach. 
SPICE-BUSH BERRIES, [Laurus benzoin,|—A salutary 
medicine in Dysentery and all Bowel complaints. 
SOUTHERN WOOD, [Artemesia abtrotanum,]—In powder 
“to open Olatrastivite of the Viscera. 
STRAWBERRY VINES, [Fragaria virginiana,|—The de- 
~ eoetion in Diarrhea, Jaundice, and Fevers. 
