- Brack Musrarp. “Sinapis Nigra. The see 
- This garden plant is so well known, as to need no descri re 
__It is a warm stimulating medicine in cold phlegmatic habits, and 
where the blood is torpid and inactive ; it quickens the circulation 
and enlivens the system. It is a strong diuretic, and may be use 
with advantage in dropsies, chronic rheumatism and palsies; also in 
intermittent fevers. A teaspoonful of the powdered seeds may be 
en night and morning. ae ee BP 
_ A poultice of bruised mustard seeds, alone, or combined w h 
horse radish, and mixed with vinegar and cramb bread, formsa 
strong drawing poultice when applied to the soles of the feet,or 
palms of the hands, to bring the circulation into the extremities,and 
relieve pain in the head. These may be employed in fever, and 
many other complaints with great benefit. 
Myrru. Myrrha. The gum. 
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Myrrh is the produce of a shrub growing in the East Indies. 
best myrrh is somewhat transparent, of a uniform brownish, 
dish color; of aslightly pungent bitter taste, with a strong, a 
not disagreeable odor, though nauseous to the palate. ‘ 
* In its medicinal effects, this aromatic bitter, when taken internal- 
ly, is supposed to warm and strengthen the stomach and other viscera; 
it freq y occasions mild sweats, and, in general promotes the fluid 
secretions. Hence it has been used with advantage in cases of de- 
bility ; in diseases arising from suppression of the urine, or from in- 
ordinate discharges, in cachectic habits, and those persons whose 
lungs and throat are oppressed with viscid phlegm. It is supposed 
to be useful in malignant and putrid fevers, from its antiseptic quali- 
ty. For these purposes it should be taken in doses of half a drachm | 
or upwards. “The common dose is from twenty to thirty grains, 
The tincture is often used. _ 4 
‘Nerrie. Urtica Dioica. The leaves, and seeds. 
This common plant is so well known as to need no description. 
The leaves of the fresh plant stimulate, inflame, and raise blisters 
on the part of the skin where they touch: hence when a powerful 
rubefacient is required, stinging with nettles has been recommend- 
ed. The juice is astringent, and is good in gravelly complaints, In- 
ternal hemorrhage, spitting of blood. The decoction is good for 
those who make bloody urine, and for all beginning consumptions. 
Itis asserted that the seeds and flowers of the nettle may, with effi- _— 
_ eacy be substituted for the Peruvian bark, in all febrile affections, 
ecially in tertian and quartan agues. The portion to be given 
Id never exceed one drachm, given in wine : in large ' 
ses a lethargic sleep. 
