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Fluid Extract of Sassafras. 



All the preparations of sassafras are more or less alterative. 

 The fluid extract is used in view of purifying the blood in diseases 

 of the skin, and in cases of chronic rheumatism. Dose, from four 

 to six drachms. 



Fluid Extract of Culver's Root. 



(Leptandra Virginica.) 



This is employed, in the author's practice, as a substitute foi 

 calomel, in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the liver. 

 Dose, from two to four drachms. 



Fluid Extract of Lobelia. 



Lobelia is a very valuable antispasmodic, and is useful in dis- 

 eases of a spasmodic character. The author has used it, with great 

 success, in obstinate cases of spasmodic colic. Dose, two drachms. 



Fluid Extract of Bayberry. 



(Myrica Cerifera.) 



Bayberry is successfully used as a stimulant and astringent in 

 scours, diarrhea, and super-purgation. Dose, two drachms, to be 

 administered in a small quantity of milk porridge. 



Fluid Extract of Poppy-heads. 



(Papaver Somni/erium.) 



This is used as a narcotic, in all cases that seem to require the 

 exhibition of opium. It mitigates pain, induces sleep and rest, 

 and is much safer than crude opium. Dose, from two to six 

 drachms. 



Fluid Extract of Poke-root. 



(Phytolacca Decandra.) 



This is used as an alterative in a disease occurring among cows, 

 known as " garget," or " caked udder." Dose, from two to four 

 drachms. 



