Three Years' Travels Throughout [!] the Interior Parts of North America, for More Than Five Thousand Miles; Containing an Account of the Lakes, Islands and Rivers, Cateracts, Mountains, Minerals, Soil and Vegetable Productions of the North West Regions of (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1813. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... its, they make a most palatable and reviving cordial. SASSAPARILLA. The root of this plant, which is the most estimable part ef it, is about the size of a goose quill, and runs in different directions, twined and crooked to a great length in the ground i from the principal stem of it springs many smaller sibers, all of which are tough and flexible. From the root immediately shoots a italk about a foot and a half long, which at the top branches into three; stems; -ach of these has three leaves, much of the shape and size of a walnut leas; and from the fork of each of the three stems grows a bunch of bluish white flowers, resembling thofe of the spikenard. The bark of the roots, which alone should be used in medicine, is of a bitterish flavor but aromatic. It is deservedly esteemed for its medicinal virtues, being a gentle sudorisic, and very powersul in attenuating the blood, when impeded by grofs humors. GINSANG is a root.that was once suppofed to grow only in Korea, from whence it was usually .exported to 'Jappan, and by that means found its way into Europe; but it has been lately discovered to be a native of North America, where it grows to as great persection, and is equally valuable. Its root is like a small carrot, but not fo taper at the end; it is fometimes divided into several branches, in all other respects it resembles fafaparilla in its growth. The taste of the root is bitterish. In the eastern parts of Asia it bears a great price, being there considered as a panacea, and is the last resuge of the inhabitants in all disurders. When chewed it certainly is % great strengthener of the stomach. GOLD THREAD. This is a plant of die small vine kind, which grows in swampy places, and lies on the ground. The roots spread themselves just under the sur...