26 >, FAMILY PHYSICIAN. 
externally me ty it is recommended for — 
e of the itch, ringworm, &c. The 
should be dug i in N ougmber, cut in small ‘pieces 
and dried. 
: : a x 
Golden Seal, 
Grows on rich, moist land ; has a stem ten 
or twelve eles high, generally has but one leaf, 
though sometimes two. The root is crooked, 
_ rough’ and knobby, of a righ yellow color, 
many long fibres; taste very bitter. is 
ps tines called Indian paint, Yellow ‘ 
und | “Gat n Seal is a po ates... > 
uable remedy e eyes, as well as for ever 
eeaer local ratlainnaatton: externally applied. It 
ifie 
figs 
is considered a specific for disordered eyes, by 
In 
the Indians, who use it for sore legs, and many 
aints, ie SL ened success: eer 
ue 
38 
in: 
Bie 
quart of spit, its, sag sture for ‘a 
iphone ety fite ten to 
comes i grains, > 
te Goldthread. 
o ead is a pure, intense bitter, pro- 
s fesitinn, and strengthening the system, 
