FAMILY PHYSICIAN. 53 
. Shepherd's Purse. Te 
This herb i is of an astri 
f external + 
mks for Sryiipole or Saint Anthony's 
Skunk Cabbage. ~ 
The root and seeds of the skunk eabbege it are 
useful in asthma, cough, consumption, an all | 
affections of the ra _ need expectant 
or antispasmodic medicines. The’ pulverized 
roots may be taken in half or whole Png 
ful doses, once or twice aday. It may also_ 
be employed in syrup for the 
For expelling worms, it may e same, purposes 
powder, with molasses, for a sufficient ee 
of time, following it up with physic. 
>= 
Slippery Eln. 
The bark of elm, infused in water, affuailicnn 
eae = mucilage, which is useful in dysen- 
, pleurisies, quinsies, &e. The pul- 
patie bark may be mixed with an equal quan- 
