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remedy in clironic diseases of the liver and the 

 digestive organs generally. It is also a good 

 remedy in diseases of the spleen. It is benefi- 

 cial in consumption and as a general alterative 

 when combined with sarsaparilla, and invalu- 

 . able in scrofula. One ounce of the fresh root, 

 or i- ounce of the dried, and the same quantity of 

 sarsaparilla put into a pitcher and a pint of 

 boiling water poured on it at night, to be used 

 at pleasure next day, so that all is taken before 

 bed time, or as much more as the stomach will 

 bear. This repeated for a month, produces a 

 fine effect on the system, when the blood needs 

 purifying or in cases of chronic affections of 

 the liver. 



BLOOD BOOT OR PERCOON ROOT. 



Medical Properties and Use. 



The blood root is an active emetic and cathar- 

 tic, which acts finely on the liver. It has been 

 given in pneumonia^ catarrh, whooping cough. 



