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and in the treatment of cancer.
St. John's wort is used to cure whooping cough.
The root of the marigold flowers are boiled for a couple of hours, and drunk for to cure fever because it promotes the perspiration, and the fever.
In May most people had the custom of boiling nettles, and eating them; they purify the blood, and also cure nettle rash.
It was believed to be a good tonic as well.
The red flowers called "poppies" were boiled, and the steam inhaled as a cure for toothaches, and neuralgia.
The plant called "coltsfoot" was boiled, and left on a plate, and lighted, and the smoke would have a wonderful effect on a sorethroat.
The goose grease is very good for stiff veins, when it is rubbed on the veins it loosens them. It is also good
