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the absorption of the particles of the bark. We would suggest 
the propriety of using it as a substitute for calomel, as it possesses 
most of its valuable qualities, without any of its bad effects. The 
berries of Daphne laureola are poisonous to all animals except 
birds. In Jamaica a species is found which is called the Lacehark 
tree, in consequence of the beautifully reticulated appearance of 
the inner bark. Cordage has been manufactured from several 
species. A very soft kind of paper is made from the inner bark 
of Daphne cholua in Nipal. Daphne gnidium and Passei'ina tinc- 
toria are used in the south of Europe to dye wool with, which 
gives it a beautiful yellow color. 
When the berries or bark are taken in over-doses, we should 
exhibit diluents, emollients, and laxatives, in order to expel the 
poison from the alimentary canal ; and after this, if the nervous 
system has been much excited, give nervines in repeated doses to 
allay the irritation. If inflammation of the stomach or intestines 
should follow, we must have recourse to some of the most active 
vegetable emetics. The decoction has been given in some cases, 
with decided advantage in chronic rheumatism, some cutaneous 
affections, &c., but it is a remedy seldom employed at the present 
day, except in combination with others ; for its exhibition requires 
great caution, otherwise vomiting and purging may be produced. 
In some instances it acts with such violence as to occasion spitting 
of blood, and fatal diarrhoea. 
