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recent state, and is resorted to for this purpose by country- 
residents. A single slice of the recent root, not larger than a 
sixpence, chewed and swallowed, will sometimes produce 
vomiting, and is attended with much heat, and nausea ; 
and with increased flow of saliva. These properties are to 
a great extent lost by drying. 
Dr. F. infers from its strongly stimulating action on the 
stomach in large doses, that other parts of the system can 
be beneficially influenced through a stimulant and altera- 
tive operation, and states that it has been resorted to in dis- 
eased conditions of the capillary and lymphatic systems. 
For at least thirty years it has had a reputation, chiefly 
amongst unprofessional persons, especially in scrofulous and 
venereal diseases, in the form of infusion and pills. 
Dr. F. considers that its reputation in scrofula is well 
established by competent testimony. It has been employed 
where tht» glands of the neck were enlarged, where suppu- 
ration has taken place, and in ulcerations of the same ; and 
found beneficial. Its use is required to be continued for a 
length of time ; and it is an object of some importance to 
have it in the most eligible form for administration. The plan 
which has been found most efficacious and agreeable, is to 
mix the recent juice with thick treacle, which preserves it 
and masks its pungency. The dose to be regulated by the 
effects. 
It is in chronic diseases and chronic inflammations, how- 
ever, that its effects are best seen, and more particularly in 
secondary syphilis, of which disease Dr. F. details a case 
treated by his friend. Dr. T. Y. Simons, with considerable 
success, by a simple decoction of four ounces of the recent 
root in a pint of water, daily for several months. 
Dr. Frost prefers to employ the Stillingia in combination 
with other alteratives, as sarsaparilla, and guaiacum ; and 
thinks its powers are increased and favourably modified. 
