PAMILY PHYSICIAN. ——_ . 
- “Indian Hemp. “me: ° 
Sametime called Wild Buckw = . It rises 
s, mostly on hills. Both the root and 
‘be used for medical pRenosses pal 
y or internally. ‘The p 
y, is the i ce root, ks eel 
dug in April and pulverized. From t 
po grains will operate both as a i 
and cathartic. For rh he dearer ms ay be taken 
in small doses in prickly ash te 
Indian Turnip. 
This is also called Dragon Root, Wake a 
bin, Wild Turnip, &c. This valuable plant 
grows in almost every part of the United States, 7 
and is known and used by most c oaacon> le. 
Tn its green state the Ind Purnip is ow- 
erfully ac: i ugh 
not to the skin. “Tt bors worse than Barenne. 
The fresh roots may be grated or reduced to a 
ful stimulant in cold, phlegmatic habits, © ae 
poultice of the green roots and leaves, is said 
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