ose, etc.--Dose of the powder, for above-named diseases,
one-half to one even teaspoonful, four times a day. Dose of the tea for
the above diseases, one to two ounces three or four times a day. The tea
is the best to use. Gentian can be added to this remedy, if desired, when
a more active bitter tonic is wanted. Use same amount of each and make
into a tea. Dose of combination, one to two ounces before meals.

BAYBERRY.--Wax Myrtle. Waxberry. Candleberry. Myrica Cerifera.

Gather.--Collect it late in the fall, dry without exposure to moisture,
pound with a hammer to separate the bark, powder and keep in dark, sealed
vessels.

Grows (where).--In damp places in United States, especially in New Jersey.

Prepared (how).--As a powder, poultice, decoction. To make decoction use
one ounce of the bark to a pint of water and boil.

Diseases, Dose, etc.--For jaundice, use the decoction, one to three
ounces, every two to five hours. For diarrhea and dysentery one-half ounce
every two hours. For blood diseases and scrofula, take two ounces four
times daily. Poultice for scrofulous tumors and ulcers, alone, or with
elm. For sore throat, mouth and gums gargle freely with the decoction. A
plaster can be made and used on ulcers. Dose of powder: twenty to
thirty grains, three times a day.

BEARBERRY. Upland or Wild Cranberry. Mountain Box. Red Berry. Arbutus Uva
Ursi.

Internally, used for.--Its special use is in kidney and bladder troubles.
It may be used in diarrhea, dysentery, leucorrhea, but as stated it is
better for cystitis, urinary trouble, etc., gonorrhea.

Part used.--The leaves.

Gather.--In autumn, and use only the green leaves.

Grows (where).--On mountains and dry land in United States, Europe and
Asia.

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Prepared (how).--As a powder or decoction. For decoction use one ounce of
the leaves and boil in one and one-half pints of distilled water. Boil
down to a pint.

Diseases, Dose, etc.--One to three ounces every two to four hours for
gonorrhea, with bloody and mucous discharges and pain in the bladder. For
cystitis one ounce every two hours. For kidney troubles one ounce four
times a day. If taken long or in too large doses it irritates the kidneys.

BEECHDROPS. Cancer Root. Epipegus Virginiana.

Internally, used for.--An astringent for bleeding from the bowels and
womb, and for diarrhea.

Externally, used for.--Erysipelas and skin eruptions, ulcers, and also
good as an