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CHAP. 67. (11.)—THE HYPOGLOSSA: ONE REMEDY.

The hypoglossa1 is a plant with leaves like those of the wild myrtle, of a concave form, prickly, and presenting another small leaf within, resembling a tongue in shape. A wreath made of these leaves, placed upon the head, alleviates headache.

1 The Ruscus hypoglossum of Linnæus, the Double tongue.

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