SASSAFRAS. Laurus Sassafras.
Internally, used for.—Syphilis, scrofula, skin eruptions, bland drink after poisoning,
Part used.—The bark of the root.
Gather.—In autumn.
Flowers (when).—April and May.
Grows (where).—Common.
Prepared (how).—Infusion of the bark, one ounce to a pint of water; as a mucilage made by using two parts of the pith to one hundred of water. Do not boil.
Diseases, Dose, etc.—Dose of infusion, one to two ounces. Oil, five to ten drops on sugar for menstrual pain, and in painful urination. The mucilage is good for chest disorders, bowels, kidneys and for inflammation after poisoning, as a bland demulcent drink.
SENECA SNAKE ROOT. Mountain Flag. Milk Wort. Seneka or Senega. Polyagla
Senega.
Internally, used for.—Second stage of bronchitis in aged people, bronchial asthma, coughs.