80 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR. 
one pint hot on going to thy bed, put a hot brick wrapped im 
a cloth wet with vinegar to thy feet, and thou shalt verily be 
well in the morning.”” He was asked what was good for 
rheumatism, and he repeated the same cure and directions. 
Several other diseases were named, with a request for a cure, 
and his remedy was still the same, Yarrow, yarrow. This. 
story reminds us of an old sea captain who had one cure for 
constipation, diarrhoea, fever, rheumatism, broken noses, 
arms, &c.—that was salts. Such men act on the principle of 
knowing only one good thing and sticking to it. This. 
herb grows abundantly almost everywhere. We pre- 
serve about a quarter of a ton of it every year. Our 
celebrated Balm of Gilead owes much of its popularity to this. 
plant, which is the chief ingredient in its composition. The 
above-mentioned doses are rather large for weak stomachs, 
especially if taken at one drink, but this is not needful, as it 
can be sipped. About half the dose for women and quarter 
for children. Yarrow will be found amongst our pictures. 
The juice is, according to Dr. Fox, a specific for bleeding 
from the bowels. Sniffed up, or put on cotton into the 
nostrils, will stop the flow of blood. A strong decoction 
taken inwardly and bathed on them is good for piles. 
PLEURISY ROOT (Asztepras Tuserosa), 
Or Butterfly Plant. 
The root is the part used. It is fleshy and large, and 
much esteemed by Botanics, Kclectics, and Regulars in 
America. Itis given to promote perspiration and expectoration.. 
As its name indicates it is the best thing for pleurisy, inflam- 
mation of the lungs, &c. Rheumatic fever, indigestion, and 
bronchial affections are benefited by this remedy, especially 
given in warm infusion. 
To prepare this take one ounce of the bruised 
root, simmer in a pint of water, strain, sweeten, keep warm, 
and give a wineglassful every one, two, or three hours. The 
infusion is a teaspoonful of powdered pleurisy to acup of boiling 
water, half of which may be taken every hour or so. When 
