FAMILY PHYSICIAN. 65 
a dead foetus, when it should be taken in large 
quantities. It is good in fevers md coughs, from 
its relaxing qualities. . 
Water Dock. ‘ ——_ = 
This plant gto in peat marshes, wet ditches, 
ls 
. = es of diges and in shallow wa- 
ter. abaya feet high, leaves nearly two 
ane siaeon and ha ee 
whorled spikes, upon 
der 
This plant is "eE considerable efficacy when 
applied externally as a —_ for foul ulcers, and * 
for spongy and putrid 
verized, have been Soa = canclleilk for cleaning 
the teeth. They are of a bitter, astringent taste, 
chronic diseases occasioned by costiveness, or 
viscera. The dose usual- 
P! a is a decoction of hal 
an ounce of the — 
, or from one to two drachms of them | 
ina a state. 
Water Plantain. 
The leaves of the Water ae grow upon - 
long footstalks, of a light green color, resem- 
ling the common pl 3 ak from 
two feet high, terminating in a spike or tassel, 
d in the wettest 
“op ad ‘ 
— 
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s, or stagnant waters, 
