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the absorption of the particles of the bark. We would suggest 

 the propriety of using it as a substitute for calomel, as it possesses 

 most of its valuable qualities, without any of its bad effects. The 

 berries of Daphne laureola are poisonous to all animals except 

 birds. In Jamaica a species is found which is called the Lacehark 

 tree, in consequence of the beautifully reticulated appearance of 

 the inner bark. Cordage has been manufactured from several 

 species. A very soft kind of paper is made from the inner bark 

 of Daphne clwlua in Nipal. Daphne gnidium and Passerina tine- 

 tor ia are used in the south of Europe to dye wool with, which 

 gives it a beautiful yellow color. 



^Vhen the berries or bark are taken in over-doses, we should 

 exhibit diluents, emollients, and laxatives, in order to expel the 

 poison from the alimentary canal ; and after this, if the nervous 

 system has been much excited, give nervines in repeated doses to 

 allay the irritation. If inflammation of the stomach or intestines 

 should follow, we must have recourse to some of the most active 

 vegetable emetics. The decoction has been given in some cases, 

 with decided advantage in chronic rheumatism, some cutaneous 

 affections, «&c., but it is a remedy seldom emjjloyed at the present 

 day, excejit in combination with others ; for its exhibition requires 

 great caution, otherwise vomiting and purging may be produced. 

 In some instances it acts with such violence as to occasion spitting 

 of blood, and fatal diarrhoea. 



