158 — Geranium maculatum: 
to the tormentil. The fact I here mention must rest on the autho- 
rity whence I derived it-* 
In apthous affections of the mouth, a decoction of the root of 
Crane’s-bill, isa very useful and not unpleasant remedy. For this 
purpose I can confidently recommend it from my own experience, 
and the corresponding testimony of my friend Dr. Eberle, lately of | 
Lancaster. He has informed me that in many cases he has used 
it with decided good effect. “ I have frequently used a strong de- 
& -coction of the root of the Geranium mac. in cynanche tonsilaris, 
“ and sometimes with evident advantage. As a gargle, in uclers of 
“ the tongue and fauces, I have found it highly useful.—In a chro- 
“ nic and very obstinate case of apthaous ulceration of the mouth, 
“ after various articles had been used, by other physicians and myself, 
* unsuccessfully, the patient was relieved by the use of gargles made 
“ of the root of this plant.°+ The plant may be exhibited in tinc- 
ture, decoction, infusion, in substance (powdered) and in extract. 
The dose is from two to four drachms of the tincture ; from fif- 
teen to twenty-five, or even thirty five, grains of the powder ; from 
twelve to fifteen grains of the extract: and when given in decoc- 
tion, about one ounce, or an ounce and a half -may be boiled with 
half a pint of water. Of this decoction, one or two table spoonfuls 
may be given ata time. Of the infusion, a proportionate quantity. 
* Barton’s Collections. 
+ Mem, by John Eberle, M. D. 
