AMARUS
\ˈamɑːɹəs], \ˈamɑːɹəs], \ˈa_m_ɑː_ɹ_ə_s]\
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The bittci principle of vegetables is the great natural tonic, and hence bitters, as they are termed collectively, belong to the class of tonics. Several are used in medicine; the chief are, gentian, quassia, cinchona, calumba, dog-wood, &c.
By Robley Dunglison
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Snake's-head
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