SPARTIUM SCOPARIUM
\spˈɑːti͡əm skəpˈe͡əɹi͡əm], \spˈɑːtiəm skəpˈeəɹiəm], \s_p_ˈɑː_t_iə_m s_k_ə_p_ˈeə_ɹ_iə_m]\
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have a bitter taste, and are possessed of diuretic properties. They have been used in dropsies. All the genistae have similar virtues. A decoction of genista, along with the cauterization of the pustules under the tongue, has been recommended in hydrophobia.
By Robley Dunglison
