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This page prescribes plants as medicine according to pre-modern medical theory. Several of the plants named are toxic, correct identification is difficult, and the doses given have no scientific basis. Do not ingest or apply any preparation described here.
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CAPSICUM
Used in dyspepsia, flatulence, externally as an ingredient in gargles for relaxed sore throat. Dose: 3 to 5 grains, in pills; 2 drachms to 8 ounces form the strength for using as a gargle, diluted largely with water.