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Source: The new British domestic herbal; or, a correct description of British medicinal plants: intended for the use of families, and for every purpose of domestic medicine ... by Waller, John Augustine. n 85056614 (1822), narrative-offset-92728.
Ingredients or materials as extracted
- BRYONY WHITE AND BLACK: The root is uncovered from the earth but not dug up; the head of it is then cut off, and the lower part excavated, taking care that no dirt gets in ; replacing the head cut off to serve for a cover : on the following morning, the cavity will be found filled with water, of which a table spoon¬ ful or two will purge gently, and is an exceedingly good remedy for carrying off the water of dropsies, and removing 46 BRYONY
Method as extracted
- Grind according to the source passage: The root is uncovered from the earth but not dug up; the head of it is then cut off, and the lower part excavated, taking care that no dirt gets in ; replacing the head cut off to serve for a cover : on the following morning, the cavity will be found filled with water, of which a table spoon¬ ful or two will purge gently, and is an exceedingly good remedy for carrying off the water of dropsies, and removing 46 BRYONY WHITE AND BLACK. all kinds of obstructions. For those whose stomachs are ac¬ customed to reject all nauseating medicines, it will be found a very convenient method, to insert into the cavity thus scooped, two ounces of sugar candy in powder, which will dissolve in the fluid, and may be taken in several doses repeated at short intervals till their purpose be accomplished.
Live editorial status
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Primary and supporting references
- The new British domestic herbal; or, a correct description of British medicinal plants: intended for the use of families, and for every purpose of domestic medicine ... — The new British domestic herbal; or, a correct description of British medicinal plants: intended for the use of families, and for every purpose of domestic medicine ...Primary source for the extracted ingredients and method at narrative-offset-92728.