ROOTS, HERBS, AND FLOWERS. 93 
SUMACH BERRIES, [Rhus glabra,]—In infusion, a good 
gargle for Sore Throat and in Putrid Fevers. 
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SWEAT ROOT, [Polemonium reptans,]—Invaluable in Fe- 
vers, Pleurisy, Consumption, and Liver complaints. 
SPOTTED THISTLE, [Centaurea benedicta,]—A good cor- 
rective of the Bile and used in Fevers. 
STILLINGIA, [Stillingia sylvatica,]—Valuable in Yaws, 
_. Ulcers, Venereal complaints, and Leprosy. 
SPLEENWORT BUSH, [Comptonia asplenifolia}—Valu- 
able in Diarrhea, Cholera Infantum, and Dysentery. 
SNAKE'S MILKWEED, [Apoeynum androsemifolium,]— 
The root is used in Herers Liver ee ae 
tism, and Dropsy. _ 
SNAKE-ROOT, RATTLE, fGoodyers pabeasead ]ttxter- 
nally and internally, good for Scrofulous diseases. 
STONE MINT, [Cunila mariana,|—A pleasant medicine for 
Head-aches, Colds, Fevers, Hysterics, &e. 
SPLIT ROCK ROOT, [Heucheria acerifolia, An external 
remedy in Hemorrhage, Sores, Wounds, and Ulcers. 
STARWORT, DROOPING, [Helonias dioica,|—Beneficial 
in affections of the Digestive organs. — 
SNAKE ROOT, SENECA, [Polygala seg a i Hig 
tered for the Hives, Croup, Fevers, and Dropsy. 
SNAKEWEED ROOT, [Aristolochia serpentaria,|—The in- 
fusion is good for the Stomach and promote Domi 
tion. 
SPOONWOOD LEAVES, [Kalmia latifolia, }—Useful in 
Scald Head, Syphilis, and certain stages of Fevers. 
SWEATING PLANT, [Eupatorium. perfoliatum, |—Proper- 
ties well known, useful in Fevers, &. . 
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