The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-11-06
1t Is
A Good
Remedy

very powerful antiseptic. it is much es-
teemed in all putrid diseases. 1t is at
firmed that persons suffering from an
attack OF putrid fever accompanied by
a bilious diarrhoea, have been entirely re-
/ lieved of the latter by eating freely OF
this fruit.
The grape, against which Of late so
many persons, in their dread OF appendi-
citis, are foolishly prejudiced, has wide
range of curative qualities. The seeds
are excellent for constipation; the pulp
! is very soothing to irritated bowels. while
the skins, if chewed, act as an astringent.
The juice is very good in bladder trou-
bles, and also as wash for weak eyes.
Cream of tartar, which is such good re-
frigerant and diuretic, exists naturally in
the grape.
The cherry is diuretic in its action on
the system. The wild cherry, which
grows in such abundance in all parts of
the United States, while not appreciated
as food, possesses pronounced medical
properties. The bark is the part used.
1t should never be boiled, as that treat
ment is said to destroy its virtue. An
infusion may be made by adding one pint
OF hot water to one ounce of powdered
bark. 1t is very fine tonic, slightly
astringent, and in the form of syrup
cannot be excelled as an expectorant.
The best varieties of plums, when full
ly matured, are among the most delicious
of all fruits for dessert and possess a
flavor and sweetness which cannot be
surpassed. Hence, the more reason for
sounding a note of warning against over
When eaten in moderation
plums are quite wholesome. but when
eaten to excess are apt to bring on collie,
diarrhoea, and even cholera. The dan
ger is greater if the fruit is eaten be-
fore it is fully ripe.
1t is quite safe 10 assert that the apple
is the most nutritious of all fruits. To
those suffering from nervous disorders it
Is particularly beneficial To the brain
worker il is invaluable. Children. how
ever. should not be allowed to eat too
freely of sweet apples during the sum-
mer season, as they often produce too
great a looseness OF the bowels. On the
other hand, fullymatured tart apples
are excellent food for the growing child.
The virtues of baked apple are well
understood by those suffering from
,hronic diarrhoea A decoction made
rom the bark of the tree is a first-class
onic, taken in doses of wineglassful
wo or three times day. A refreshing
rink for an invalid; and one which may
,e taken freely, is made as follows: Cut
couple of good-sized apples into thin
Ices; pour over them one quart of boil
ng water; let stand three hours, then
train and sweeten TO taste. A scraped
pple is often much relished by the sick,
nd, unless acids are forbidden, will be
No better poultice for ordi-
airy purposes can be made than from
he well boiled and well-mashed pulp of
n apple.
Tie pear is also wholesome, but, be-
ause OF its strong laxative properties.
hould not be INDUCED in too freely by
hildren or persons having a tendency to
iarrhoca.
The peach Is very useful as a food to
1hen eaten. stewed form viii be- found
iore beneficial in correcting this trouble
nan when used raw A dccoction made
'om the leaves has been employed with
iccess as. sedative and vermifuge.
he kernels when powdered, mixed with
nckberry juice and spieed, Is unexeelled
cordial for summer complaint or all
,wel troubles In either old or young.
strong bitters made Of the leaves and
,ses three times a day. i highly recon-
ended for iaundice; also for all afee-
ons Of the liver Dorothy Dexter.