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ROOTS, HERBS, AND FLOWERS. - 45 
COTTON, DWARF, [Gnaphaleum Uliginosum,]—The tea 
is good for Colds, Coughs, and Obstructions. 
COWHAGE, [Mucuna Pruriens,]—A powerful Vermifuge ; 
effectual in Expelling Worms. 
CLOVES, [Eugenia Caryophillata,|—In compounds used to 
correct the action of Purgatives, &e.. 
CHONGRAS, [Phytolacca Decandria,|—Valuable ae : 
matic Complaints and Indolent Tumors. — 
CORN-SNAKE ROOT, [Licatris Spicata,]|—The tea is a 
valuable medicine in Colic, Dropsy, Back-ache, &¢. 
CUREALL, [Melissa Officinalis,|—The infusion is useful in 
Head-aches, Asthma, and Fevers. : 
CUCKOLD, [Agrimonia Eupatoria,]—-Employed in Fevers, 
Jaundice, Coughs, and Bowel Complaints. — 
COHOSH, WHITE, [Actzea Alba,]—Good in Colic, and 
has opening and stimulating qualities. 
COHOSH, RED, [Actza Rubra.]|—Good in Cleansing and 
- Strengthening ; good in Female Obstructions. 
COHOSH, BLUE, [Caulopkhyllum Thalictroides,]—Often 
prescribed in Croups, Colies, ras ae and Ep- 
ilepsy. 
COHOSH, BLACK, ewok itecomeneiinisciied aa 
Rheumatism, Dropsy, and Hysteria, 
CINCHONA, AM., [Cornusflorida,|—In Fevers, both In- 
termittents and others, nearly equal to quinine. 
OHECKERBERRY, [Mitchella Repens,|—Highly recom- 
mended in Dropsy, Diarrhoea, and Parturition. _ 
CANADA ROOT, [Asclepias Tuberosa, | Beneficial in 
Pleurisy, Colic, and all Flatulent diseases. 
CELANDINE, WILD, [Impatiens pallida, | -Bficacious in 
Jaundice and Bilious affections. 
