128 A COMPENDIUM OF 
tops (cacuminao of the red cedar contain tannin, 
resin, gum and volatile oil, which is not very | 
soluble in alcohol. The red cedar has the same 
medical effects as the sabina, but is not so 
highly valued as a remedy; rarely if ever found 
in the stores, but is used to adulterate the thuja 
occidentalis. The name is said to be derived 
from the Celtic word juneprus, but it is more. 
likely from the Latin words jnvenis (young) 
and parere (to produce), which convey the ever- 
green nature of the tree. 
Sabinae, Savine, Juniperus Sabinae.—Nat- 
ural order Coniferae. This evergreen shrub is 
anative of Europe, but found in the northern 
portions of the United States; attains a height of 
from three to fifteen feet, and is adorned with 
very green, awl-shaped leaves in four rows, 
which resemble the leaves of the red cedar to a 
high degree, and with which it is often adul- 
terated; odor strong and disagreeable; taste 
resinous, bitter and nauseous. The tops and 
leaves are the parts used in medicine, and they 
contain resiz, tannin and a light volatile oil. 
Savin is diuretic, anthelmintic and emmena- 
gogue in its effects; is given in form of infusion, 
fluid extract and tincture, and used externally 
asacerate. Dose of the infusion 1 to 2 ounces, 
of the fluid extract 15 to 20 drops (0.85 to 1.0 
grams). The cerate, fluid extract and oil are 
officinal, ‘The name is said to be derived from 
the Celtic word jencprus, rough, from the char- 
acter of the foliage. 
Scoparius Broom, Sarothamnus Scoparius. 
—Natural order Leguminosze Papilionacez, — 
_ Found growing in this country, but a native of 
