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Chloranthus Officinalis

The roots of this plant are an aromatic stimulant, much used as medicine in the Island of Java; also, when mixed with anise, it has proved valuable in malignant smallpox.

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The roots of this plant are an aromatic

stimulant, much used as medicine in the Island of Java; also, when

mixed with anise, it has proved valuable in malignant smallpox.



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