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of the root of the aristolochia sipho, or Dutchman's 

 pipe, which is often made use of by the inhabitants 

 near Pittsburg, is a weak aromatic bitter. The 

 root of the actea racemosa, black snake-^-root or rich 

 weed, is a nauseous bitten The bark of the root 

 of the liriodendron tulipifera, tulip or poplar tree, 

 is more pungent and aromatic than bitter. Chironia 

 angularis, or centaury ; gentiana saponaria, or blue 

 gentian ; veratrum luteunn, or devil's bit ; the red 

 berries of cornus florida, or dog wood ; and the bark 

 of several species of salix, or willow, are weaker 

 bitters than the yellow root. 



Dr. Woodhouse has often used the powdered stem 

 and root of the xanthorisa with success, in the dose 

 of two scruples to an adult, in many of those diseases 

 in which bitters are recommended, but generally- 

 combined with other remedies* It is a medicine 

 which sits easy upon the stomach, and produces no 

 disagreeable effects.* 



The root of the podofihyllum fieltatum or May 

 apple, is a most valuable purgative, in doses of from 

 18 to 20 grains. The industrious Mr. Michaux has 

 discovered the true jalap in Georgia. 



Prinos verticillatu^ Virginian winter berry. 

 Black alder. 



This grows naturally in moist places, by streams 

 of water; generally sending^^up several slender stalks 

 to the height of eight or ten feet, dividing into a few 

 branches towards the top. The leaves are lance 

 shaped, sharp pointed, and acutely sawed on their 



* Tran?, Af ric, Soc. New Yavk, 



