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USES. The bark of this shrub sometimes is used in decoctions for diarrhea and 

 dysentery, but it's the fruit that's used more frequently. A handful is added to each pint of 

 infusion. Some doctors prescribe a wine made with the fruit for heavy menstrual 

 bleeding. A syrup made from it also is used in a gargle for sore throats. 



KEY TO PLATE. 



1 . Common barberry. 2. Calyx seen from below. 3. Detached petal with two 

 glands at the base. 4. Stamens and pistil. 5. Stamen enlarged to show how the anthers 

 open. 6. Fruit. 



