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it does not appear to possess any peculiar 

 qualities. 



WORT. An infusion of malt, and a very 

 useful drink in the decline of fevers, being 

 nutritious and easy of digestion. 



ZEDOAllY. The root is a pleasant aro- 

 matic stimulant, not unlike turmerick, but 

 stronger. It has been recommended in jaun- 

 dice, or yellows, but can be serviceable only, 

 by counteracting the debilitating effects of 

 that disorder. 



ZINC. This metal affords only two me- 

 dicinal preparations, viz. vitriolated zinc and 

 flowers of zinc. The former we have al- 

 ready noticed : the other is scarcely ever 

 employed in veterinary practice, but may 

 be serviceable, as an application to ulcers, 

 to promote their heahng, or cicatrization, as 

 it is termed. 



