ina even emetic; Pellitory of Spain (Anthemis Pyrethrum, 
omsagh aa P.) the root of which is stimulant and siala- 
gogue; Leopard’s-bane (Arnica montana) a very active me- 
dicine, its leaves and flowers being stimulant, diaphoretic, 
‘narcotic, and emetic and cathartic in large doses, while 
the root is tonic and aromatic; Tartarian Southernwood or 
ormseed (Artemisia Abrotanum), the tops and seeds of which 
tonic and anthelmintic; Common Wormwood (Artemi- 
Absinthium), the leaves and tops of which have similar 
medicinal virtues, and are said also to have a narcotic pro- 
: Artemisia Moxa, the downy parts of the leaves of 
ich form the Chinese Moxa; Elecampane (Inula Helen- 
), the root of which is tonic, diuretic, and expectorant ; 
‘ansy ( Tanacetum vulgare), the leaves of which are reckon- 
ed tonic and anthelmintic; and Colt’s-foot (Tussilago Far- 
fara), the leaves and flowers of whieh are demulcent and ex- 
‘ant. 
There are only two medicinal plants among the Cynaroom 
Burdock (Arctium Lappa or Lappa Minor), the 
‘seeds and root of which are said to be diuretic and diapho- — 
, and Blessed Thistle (Centaurea benedicta or Cnicus 
benedictus) the leaves of which are tonic, diaphoretic, or 
emetic, according to the dose: Common Star Thistle 
Centaurea Calcitrapa) is extremely bitter. 
The Cichoracee abound in a milky juice, which is very 
hitter, and often narcotic. The milky juice of the Garden 
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is the Lactuearium of the Edin- 
burgh Pharmacopeeia, the medicinal properties of which are 
similar to those of opium. The expressed juice of Strong- 
scented Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) is also powerfully narcotic 
and diuretic. Dandelion (Leontodon Fargpornn ts or Taraz- 
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