NAT. ORDER. — LIL1ACE.E. 153 



property by its being accidentally g-iven in too large doses. The best 

 way of exhibiting it is the dried bulb, in the form of powder, pill, or 

 exti-act, (fcc, according to the way we may wish it to operate. 



The most approved and desirable manner of preparing this root 

 for use, is by cutting it transversely into thin slices, and then exposing 

 it to a moderate warmth ; for if the heat be too great, its sensible 

 qualities become much impaired, and it is rendered almost inert ; and 

 when dried, its medicinal properties are gradually becoming dissipated, 

 on which account it is necessary to have a fresh supply annually at 

 least. 



The dose of the powdered root is from five to ten grains, that of 

 the tincture half a fluid ounce. 



