To the Editor of the "Nortu-Cuiwa Datty News."
Sir,—I have just come across the following prescription which may be of some use in view of the prevalence of smallpox this winter.
"An unfailing cure for smallpox may be found in the leaves of the Pitcher (ascidium) plant known as the Sarracenia purpwrea—of the same species as the tide saddle plant. It isa species of acacia, and is found in Australia and the United States. The leaves or flowers of this plant should be made into a strong tea and a wineglass full of the liquid taken every two hours."
Perhaps some of our physicians can confirm, or otherwise. the claimed efficacy of this cure.
T am ete., A Layman. Shanghai, Feb. 6.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.