Thomas Curtis Clarke

“ But of late, much contention and division have arisen among his followers, leading to important changes, principally caused by opinions unfavourable to the acquirements and intelligence of the man, whatever virtues or merit may be ascribed to some of his early discoveries. ”

“ Ginger, a powerful stimulant, has a warm, healthful effect on the stomach. The root is chewed and juice swallowed for consumptive habits.
Bayberry or Candleberry roots: the bark is used for canker, tooth powder, scurvy, and disorders of the bowels. ”

“ Cayenne, when good, is used in doses of from half to a teaspoonful, in hot water sweetened, or a teaspoonful in a glass of cider, to promote free perspiration and digestion, and cures ague in face by laying some in a fine cloth between the teeth and cheek, sitting by a fire, covered warm. Ripe Red Peppers are good substitute. ”

“ Water must be only blood warm; its power is destroyed by scalding. The Tincture is made by the bruised green herb with equal quantity good spirits or vinegar. Squeeze and strain it to extract the juice, which save in a close-stopped bottle. ”