It is always easier to deny than to enquire. To refuse credit confers for a moment an appearance of superiority, which every little mind is tempted to assume when it may be gained so cheaply as by with- drawing attention from evidence. Natural plagues of frogs occur from time to time, but whenever they do occur they attract a lot of attention. In the Old Testament, for example, we are told that the Lord sent a supernatural plague of frogs against the Egyptians. Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6010.
Valerian root is the natural basis of benzodiazapan - or valium.
I believe wormwood can also be purchased in a healthfood store - this might give a clue as to the meaning of the phrase. Dear Ms. Pontius, I recently discovered your site on the internet dealing with the cataloging of accused witches. It is known that when she was cut down she was still alive, since she lived for another fourteen years. I have been doing much research to find out if Mary's story is history or mythology. I thought that you might have some information about Mary Webster or that you might point me in a direction to look.