used internally
in spitting of blood, hemorrhage from the stomach, intestines, &c., as a gargle for sore throat, and for the night sweats of consumption. The infusion is frequently used as a tonic with diluted sulphuric acid (oil of vitriol), after low fevers, or in combination with Epsom salts and sulphuric acid in certain states of the bowels.
Dose
of
infusion
, from two to four ounces.
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726. Chalk
Chalk, when prepared by washing, becomes an astringent as well as antacid.