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BLACK ALDEK. 



The berries of this plant are sometimes used, 

 but the bark is the proper medicinal part of the 

 shrub. It is best adapted to the cure of flabby, 

 ill-conditioned ulcers and mortifications, in 

 which a strong decoction is freely used with 

 great benefit. It should be given internally 

 several times a day, as well as applied as a wash 

 and poultice to the parts. A saturated tincture, 

 both of the bark and berries is used internally. 



