IPECACUANHA. 



three-fourths the bulk and weight of the root, anl separates readily 

 from the woody cord. 



The roots are collected at all seasons of the year, but prin 



Fig. 4. Longitudinal section of Ipecacuanha root. .\ 60 dia- 

 meters. 



cipally from January to March. They are dried in the sun and 

 packed in bales. About 15,000 Ibs. are brought to the United 



