Food Remedies - Facts About Foods And Their Medicinal Uses

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Rhubarb is apt to be over-valued as a "spring medicine" on account of
its association with the Turkey rhubarb of _materia medica_. It should
be thoroughly ripe before eating.

I am _not_ recommending Turkey rhubarb.


_Sage._

Sage is said to promote longevity, to quicken the senses and memory, and
to strengthen the nerves.

Sage tea is recommended for pulmonary consumption and for excessive
perspiration of the feet. A teaspoonful of dried sage, or rather more if
the fresh leaves be used, is steeped in half a pint of water for
twenty-four hours. A teacupful is to be taken night and morning.