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Show merely' given long names Decoctions Prescribed by Hlgh-Prlced Physicians Made From Familiar ' Wayside Herbs. Many of the secrets hidden tinder the thntch of the wattle and daub cottages cot-tages can be found In the pharmacopeia pharma-copeia of either the nllopnthlst or the homeopnthlst, observes the London Dally Express. Willow tea Is but a crude form of the salyellates which have long been recognized as the orthodox nntl-urle acid and antl-pyretlc remedies. Common mallow, called "pick-cheeses" "pick-cheeses" by children, provides a tasteless taste-less mucilaginous liquid, which la worked up In various shapes nnd given for coughs. The leaves of the eolt's-foot, eolt's-foot, horehound and balm are all used, In liquid form mostly, for coughs and chest affections. Foxglove cordial Is given to old people peo-ple suffering from palpitation (of the heart, and does as much good as when It Is called "tine, digitalis." Camomile and dandelion broths or teas are sold as tonics by the wise women who would .be at a loss to say what was meant by, Anthemls nobllls or Taraxacum. Beautiful comfrew Is used, both plant and root, as a poultice for cancerous can-cerous and other growths, and a broth is made from It for kidney affections. This has obtained official recognition under the name of Symphltum officinale. offi-cinale. The "cure" for measles Is saffron tea. This Is prepared by pouring boiling boil-ing water on the dried stigmas of the purple autumn crocus. An Infusion of fllxweed cleanses and heals wounds. Self heal has cured quinsy; sage has many valuable qualities. ! |