This section is from the book "A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin", by Henry G. Piffard. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin.
A. Diaphoretic, 34, 1: 175
D. Callous ulcers, 51, 7: 178.
Incised and lacerated wounds, Livezey, 145, Aug. 1, '68, 85; (H. Chapped hands, 207
Although a European plant, it grows readily in our gardens, and a tincture made from the fresh herb, and diluted before use, forms one of the best local applications for fresh wounds with which I am acquainted. It has been my custom for many years to employ it as a dressing after operations.
 
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