On front: "CANADA SNAKE-ROOT // Asarum canadense Lin. // No. 70 // C 100279 // PARKE, DAVIS & CO. // DETROIT, MICH. // U.S.A."; in pencil to the right: "15"; on side: "SYNONYMS—WILD GINGER, Eng.; Asaret du Canada, Fr.; Canadische // Haselwurzel, Ger. // PART EMPLOYED—The rhizome. // NATURAL ORDER—Aristolochiaceae. // HABITAT—United States."; on side: "PROPERTIES—Aromatic stimulant // and diaphoretic. Besides its valuable // property in promoting perspiration // it is also said to be an expectorant and // slightly diuretic. // DOSE—Half a wineglassful (30 Cc.) // of an ounce to the pint infusion."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A1-4 Row C
Dimension Notes
Length 5.5 cm x Width 5.75 cm x Depth 2.5 cm
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
Ginger is an all-around herb and a warming herb that has been shown to reduce inflammation, increase circulation, boost your immunities, and even help to relieve coughs and sore throats.