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demulcent and enimenagogue ; it is used in neuralgia and rheuma- 

 tism, and to facilitate parturition. The roasted seeds may be sub- 

 stituted for coffee. Several species of Epimedium, especially E. 

 alpinum, 1 are thought useful in the treatment of pulmonary disorders. 

 Lardizabalece have few therapeutical virtues. But we find edible 

 fruits in Lardizabala triternata and trifoliata, Holbcellia latifolia? and 

 angustifolia, Burasaia Madagascar e?isis, Stauntonia Jieocajriiylla, and 

 Akebia quinata. 3 The stems of these Lianas serve well for cordage. 

 Their flowers are often scented, especially in Holbcellia latifolia, 

 which smells like orange-flowers. Several species are cultivated for 

 ornament, like Berberidopsis corallina, Nandina domestica, and the 

 numerous species of Berberis, Mahonia, and Epimedium planted in 

 our parks and gardens. 



1 L., Spec, 171.— Lamk., Ill, t. 83.— DC., Enchir., 418.— Lindl., Veg. FJingd,, 304. — 

 Prodr., i. 110, n. 1. — Rosenth., op. cit., 621. Gooplea, Baegal of the Indians. 



' Wall., Tent. Fl. Nepal., t. 16, 17. — Endl., 3 See Rosenth., op. cit., 585. 



