thoroughwort
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of thoroughwort
Example Sentences
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“Well, you are a better medicine than thoroughwort tea,” said Lucia; and Mrs. Horton opened the door just in time to hear this.
From A Little Maid of Old Maine by Curtis, Alice Turner
How to Cure Hysterics.—Take the leaves of motherwort and thoroughwort, and the bark of poplar root; equal parts.
From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham
At the same time, endeavor to promote the insensible perspiration by the internal use of diaphoretics—lobelia or thoroughwort tea.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
I thought it had a crazy taste, like the thoroughwort, and was sorry Zed had a liver inside him, and wished that his mother hadn't found it out.
From Aunt Madge's Story by May, Sophie
Suffice it to say, that it is done here every day, and often through the aid of a little thoroughwort tea, or other harmless agent.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
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