DECOCTION OF THE WOODS.

Take of guaiacum raspings, 3 oz.

raisins, stoned, 2 oz.

sassafras root, sliced,

liquorice root, bruised, each 1 oz.

water, 10 lbs.

Boil the guaiacum and raisins with the water, over a gentle

fire, to the consumption of one half, adding, towards the

end, the sassafras and liquorice, and strain the decoction

without expression.