Gather.—In autumn. Grows (where).—In United States in deep woods, on moist rich soil.
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Prepared (how).—As a decoction or syrup. Take an ounce of the herb to a pint of boiling water and boil to make a decoction.
Diseases, Dose, etc.—Use freely. For feverish conditions use one to two ounces every two hours. In coughs and hoarseness, take four to five times daily. For influenza and pleurisy enough to produce perspiration.
MANDRAKE. May Apple. Wild Lemon. Indian Apple. Raccoon Berry. Podophyllum
Peltatum.
Internally, used for.—A cathartic, alterative action in liver troubles in chronic hepatitis; in blood diseases as syphilis, rheumatism; clears liver; for constipation.
Part used.—Root.
Gather.—In autumn soon after fruit has ripened.
Flowers (when).—May and June and fruit ripens in September.
Grows (where).—In all parts of the United States, in damp and shady woods and sometimes in dry and exposed places.