PYROLA UMBELLATA
\pa͡ɪɹˈə͡ʊləɹ ˌʌmbɪlˈɑːtə], \paɪɹˈəʊləɹ ˌʌmbɪlˈɑːtə], \p_aɪ_ɹ_ˈəʊ_l_ə_ɹ ˌʌ_m_b_ɪ_l_ˈɑː_t_ə]\
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This common American plant is allied to the uva ursi, in botanical as well as medical qualities. It is tonic and diuretic. The bruised leaves irritate the skin. From the decoction or infusion an agree-able beverage may be formed by adding sugar. ginger to flavour it, and yeast to produce fermentation. Under the name Pipsissewa Beer it hat been used in scrofulous affections.
By Robley Dunglison
