sie ihe ap ta 
1-3 
It is a tasteless acid, insoluble in water, alcohol, ether, oils, and dilute acids, but 
enters into combination with alkalies. (Wittstein.) 
Oil of Anemone.—This acrid yellow oil separates from the aqueous infusion 
of the plant, and, owing to the presence of the water, soon breaks down into the 
bodies mentioned above. 
PHYSIOLOGICAL ACTION.—The following represents the general action of 
the tincture when taken in moderate doses, as reported by Drs. Burk, Duncan, 
and Wesselhoeft: Profuse lacrymation, with smarting and burning of the eyes, 
mouth, and throat, followed by mucoid discharges; sharp pains about the stomach 
and bowels, with rumbling of flatus; pressure in the region of the stomach as from 
a weight; frequent urging to urinate, with an increased secretion; a tickling in 
the throat and constant inclination to cough; rheumatic pains, especially in the 
thighs, with erysipeloid eruptions, especially about the limbs; heat and feverish- 
ness, with great debility. 
The action of this drug will be seen to be very like that of Herba Pulsatille 
nigricants, differing mostly in a less intense action. 
DESCRIPTION OF PLATE 1, 
1. Whole plant, from St. Cloud, Minn.,* April 24th, 1884. 
2. Full-grown leaf in outline. 
3. Sexual organs. 
4. Receptacle. 
5. Pistil (enlarged), 
6. Stamen (enlarged). 
7. Pollen x 380. 
8. Ripe carpel. 
g. Fruit. 
* One of a number of typical living plants, sent me, with their natural soil intact, by Rev, E. V. Campbell, through 
whose kindness I also procured the full-grown leaf and ripe fruit, 
