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Show GRAPE LEAVES AS MEDICINE. Swlsi Mike Some Use of Every Part of the Vine. Grape leaves are the sovereign remedy in Switzerland for cuts and fresh wounds. Decoctions of the Juice of the leaves are used in poultices. An agreeable tea ls also made from the leaes, which Ib said greatly to strengthen the nerves. The leaves are also excellent food for cows, hogs and sheep. Tho "tears" of the vino (used medicinally) medi-cinally) are, a limpid exudation of the sap at the time the plant beglnB budding, bud-ding, and are found on tho vine where the slightest wound occurs to the plant. Tho liquid Is collected by cutting cut-ting oft the ends of the canes, bending bend-ing them down and sticking the ends into the neck of the bottle, which will bo filled In a few days. The wood and branches aro used in the manufacture of baskets, furniture, rustic work; bark for tying material, etc., and when burned, potash and salts. Stray Stories. |