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Barberry. 
“This shrub is, well known <by its ioe of 
long red berries, which are used in the country 
for sauce. The bark of the root Pe into beer 
is good for jaundice. It is a good bitter tonic, 
being a little astringent, and at the same time 
a little laxative. ae is be neficial ¢ 1 fevers, diar- 
thoea, and kee ors» 
ae ee 
This grows plentifully in.the New En alas 
States, and other parts. e fruit is oongel 
a 
ae it is very service: eable applied to tu- 
mors and sores. The a dace bar 
excellent 3 sneezing or “hea lache sau: 
Mas Biveh 
A tee made of this and drank with milk, for 
a daily drink, is very-useful to brin into 
pe 
a syrup, it will restore the hin and tone of 
the bowels, ap dysente 
