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CLEAVERS. 



months, when she at length fell a victim to the disease," Not 

 only in cancerous, but in every foul, ill-conditioned ulcer, whe- 

 ther scrofulous or scorbutic, this plant will be found of the 

 utmost service, but its external application will at all times be 

 greatly assisted by the internal use of the juice or of a decoc- 

 tion. 



A tea-cupful of the juice, taken internally, and gradually in- 

 creased to half a pint, should be taken two or three times a day ; 

 and the cataplasm applied every six hours, or more frequently 

 if necessary. 



DECOCTION OF CLEAVERS. 



Take of the leaves and stalks of Cleavers, two ounces ; 

 Water two pints. 



Boil gently until reduced to a pint. 



A tea-cupful to half a pint to be taken three times a day. 



