This is a plant that may be known in particular by its smell, resembling a disturbed skunk. It is a very common plant, and should have more special medical attention than what it has had. I have found it a very valuable remedy in several cases.

Medical properties and uses. -- Skunk Cabbage is a splendid thing for hoarseness and sore throat, taken internally and used as a gargle. It is good in all cases of consumption where there is nervous irritation of the windpipe and bronchial tubes. It is good for irritability of the general nervous system. Dose, from 5 to 15 drops every two or three hours. The roots are the parts that are to be used. When you wish to dry them they should be separated into small bunches, for they are in such large clusters that they will mold near the center before they dry.