STAVESACRE.This is a plant of the crow-foot tribe, botanically known as DeVanilla Staphisagria. Its seeds are violently emetic and cathartic. They are seldom given internally : though the powdered seeds have been given as a purge for dropsy, in very small quantities at first and increased till the effect is produced. Dose at first should not exceed two or three grains. The seeds are used as an external application to some cutaneous eruptions, and to destroy lice in the head. The decoction applied with a linen rag is effectual in curing the itch. The seeds are merely boiled in water.
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