[3198] Of the berries, Fée thinks.
[3199] See c. [45] of this Book; also B. xxvii. c. 13.
[3200] Fée thinks that this oil, in conjunction with adipose substances, might be useful for the treatment of rheumatic affections.
[3201] The Ruscus hypophyllum of Linnæus. It is quite inodorous, Fée says, and has no analogous properties whatever with the next-mentioned plant.
[3202] See B. xv. c. 39.
[3203] In B. xv. c. 39.
[3204] The peasantry of France, Fée says, still use as a purgative the berries of the Daphne mezereum, and of the Daphne laureola; and in Aragon and Catalonia, the leaves of the Thymelea are used for a similar purpose. The employment of them, however, is not unattended with danger.
[3205] A variety with white berries, but which variety it appears impossible to say.
[3206] See B. xv. c. 37.
[3207] The leaves and berries are bitter, and rich in volatile oil.