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in two dropsical cases, where other powerful medicines had 

 been ineffectually used : and as it neither excites nausea, nor 

 increases irritation, it may occasionally deserve a trial, where 

 other active remedies are improper." 



The powdered root is given in the dose of a scruple to a 

 drachm, several times a day. The fresh juice of the leaves has 

 been prescribed to the extent of two or three ounces. The 

 decoction is thus made : 



DECOCTION OF BURDOCK. 



Take of Dried root of Burdock, one ounce ; 

 Boiling water .,,... two pints. 

 Boil down to one half. 



The whole of this, when intended as a diuretic, should be taken within 

 twenty-four hours. 



