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26.52 CHAP. 52.—CEPÆA: ONE REMEDY.

The plant known as "cepæa" [Note] is even more efficacious. It

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resembles purslain in appearance, but has a darker root, that is never used: it grows upon the sands of the sea-shore, and has a bitter taste. Taken in wine with root of asparagus, it is remarkably useful for diseases of the bladder.



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