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tvothache. It has also been found good for paralysis. To 
make the decoction, simmer one ounce of the bark in three 
pints of water down to two. Take one to two tablespoonfuls 
four times a day. Begin withthe smallest dose. Anexternal 
application for rheumatism is prepared by adding an ounce of 
the powdered bark to four ounces of hot olive oil, and tho 
affected parts rubbed well for at least five minutes, or better, 
ten ; rub gently downward. 
HORSE RADISH (CocuiEaria Armortca.) 
The root is well-known everywhere, as it is a very hardy 
plant. Once into a garden it looks after itself. Although it 
is principally used as a condiment, it has good stimulant 
qualities, but not so lasting as any of the foregoing, being 
very volatile. Dr. Robinson’s account of it is very good and 
temperate, He recommends the root to be grated, and applied 
instead of mustard in cases of rheumatic pains, hardening of 
the liver, spleen, and sciatica. It is a very good thing for 
hoarseness. We have given it, and can assure our readers of 
its virtue in this complaint. Scrape about a tablespoonful, 
infuse it in a pint covered vessel for half an hour, strain, 
sweeten with honey, if you can get it, if not, sugar. Swallow 
a dessert spoonful slowly every one or two hours. It makes a 
good article of diet for people soir a to asthma, flatulency, 
and dropsy. 
MUSTARD SEEDS (Srarrs). 
There are two varieties of the mustard, white and black. 
The black seeds ground make the common condiment present 
at nearly all tables when meat is taken. It aids digestion in 
this form, as it stimulates the stomach and salivary glands. 
Made into poultice we are nearly all familiar with its irritant 
qualities. While there are some that decry all such 
- applications to the skin as simply so much useless torture, 
affirming that the same end could be obtained by an application 
of boiling water applied carefully, yet the experience of several 
generations is that pain is alleviated, and often completely 
