RUTA
\ɹˈuːtə], \ɹˈuːtə], \ɹ_ˈuː_t_ə]\
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By William R. Warner
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Ord. Rutaceae. Sex. Syst. Decandria Monogynia. The plant has a strong, ungrateful odour, and bitter pungent taste. It is acrid, so as to blister the skin. Its properties are reputed to be tonic, stimulant, antispasmodic, and emmenagogue. The leaves are officinal-Ruta. (Ph. U. S.)
By Robley Dunglison
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Theodore Tilton
- American journalist, verse-writer, editor, lecturer; born in New York city, Oct. 2, 1835. was long known as editor on the Independent(1856-72). established Golden Age(newspaper), but retired from it after two years. 1883 went abroad, where remained. Besides numerous essays fugitive pieces, he has published: "The Sexton's Tale, and Other Poems"(1867); "Sanctum Sanctorum; or, An Editor's Proof Sheets"(1869); "Tempest-Tossed", a romance(1873); "Thou I"(1880); "Suabian Stories",(1882). Died 1907.