Peruvian bark
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How to use Peruvian bark in a sentence
Tartar Emetic:—Take large doses of tea made of white oak bark, or Peruvian bark.
The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) | Mrs. F.L. GilletteInoculation, for instance, has saved more lives than war destroys: and the cures performed by the Peruvian-bark are innumerable.
Life Of Johnson, Volume 4 (of 6) | BoswellThey even suggested calling him "Peruvian bark," because a visit to his quarters was worse than a strong does of quinia.
The Red Acorn | John McElroyFor the vertigo arising from indigestion, the Peruvian bark and a blister are recommended.
Zoonomia, Vol. I | Erasmus DarwinNow it is a fortunate circumstance that the Peruvian-bark trees differ from all others in the colour of their leaves.
The Forest Exiles | Mayne Reid
British Dictionary definitions for Peruvian bark
another name for cinchona (def. 2)
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