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(C. Botrys is more usually known as Jerusalem oak how- 

 ever. ) The flowers, seed or oil used as an anthelmintic. 



Polygonaceae. — 46. Ydlow Dock, Rumex Crispus. 

 poultice for Tetters, Cancer and Itch ; also used in making 

 alterative Syrup. 



109. Smartweed, Polygonum aviculare (P. punctatum in 

 this work), "stimulates, equalizes the circulation and 

 prevents mortification, an effectual fomentation for bruises 

 and inflammation-. 



Laubaceae. — 110. Sassafras (called in this work Laurus 

 sassafras), Sassafras officinale, used in making Tonic Com- 

 position. Alterative Syrup and Strengthening Plasters : 

 " good for rheumatic, scrofulous and eruptive diseases. 

 The bark of the root. The pith infused in rose water 

 makes a tine eye water." 



Urticaceae. — 47. Slippery Elm, Ulmns fulva. used as 

 mucilaginous drink, also bark powdered dry. 



111. Hops. Humulus Lupulus. made into a decoction 

 and applied as a wash, a fomentation in White Swelling. 

 Spasms. Convulsions. Inflammation of Kidneys. Stomach 

 or Bowels. Pleurisy, etc. 



Juglandaceae. — (48. Butternut, Juglans cinerea.) 



112. Hickory, Carya alba, the lye evaporated to dryness 

 and pulverized, used " to remove Fungous Flesh. Fistules. 

 Cancers, etc." 



Cupi'LIFERae. — 113. White Oak, Quercus alba, bark for 

 astringent decoctions and plasters, also an ingredient in 

 Dysentery Powder. 



114. Red Oak, Quercus rubra, the lye from the bark 

 boiled down and made into a plaster for Cancer (Gallnuts 

 or Nutgalls may also be mentioned here, an ingredient in 

 Pile Ointment). 



115. Beech, Fagus ferruginea, wilted leaves applied in 

 Erysipelas. 



Mtbicaceae. — 49. Bayberry or Candleberry, Myrica 

 cerifera. used very extensively. 



5( ). }[, adow Ft i'h. Comptonia asplenifolia. i See No 1 1 6. 1 



116. Meadow Fern. This name is in this work given to the 

 Sweet Gale, Myrica Gale, which is said to be " healing and 

 purifying. An ointment made from the burs, cures Itch. 

 Saltrheum and Tetters, and the decoction may be drunk." 



