74 - ROOTS, HERBS, AND. FLOWERS. 
‘NECKLACE BEADS, [Coix lachryma,]—The seed steeped 
in. water is a good Diuretic and a Solvent for Stone. 
NECKLACE WEED ROOT, [Actza alba,]|—Good in Colic, 
and has opening and stimulating qualities, so 
NUTGALLS, [Quereus tinctoria,]—A good ingredient in as- 
tringent ointments and gargles. — 
ORIGANUM, [Monarda punctata,]—Good in diseases of the ; 
Urinary passages, Fevers and Pleurisy. 
OLD WOMAN, [Artemesia vulgaris,|—The~ infusion ge! 
motes perspiration Urine and the Menses.. 
OX-EYE DAISY FLOWERS, [Chrysanthemum louebathe- 
mum,|—Good in Asthma, Consumption, and Dropsical : 
complaints. 
OAK BARK, BLACK, [Quercus tinctoria, |} Giver im: pas- 
sive Hemorrhage and obstinate Chronic Diarrhea. 
= oak BARK, RED, [Quercus rubra} Equivalent to black 
oak, and used for similar purposes. 
OAK BARK, WHITE, [Quercus alba,]—Chiefly used as an 
outward astringent and antiseptic for putrid Sore Throat 
and offensive Ulcers. 
OSWEGO TEA, [Monarda didyma,]—Egnal to bieelbiille 
in Intermittents and protracted illness, Se 
ONE-BERRY, [Mitchella repens,|—Highly recommended ia 
Dropsy, Diarrhoea, and Parturition. 
OAK OF JERUSALEM,{Chenipodium botrys,]—Mucb used - 
for Worms, and is a good emmenagogue. 
ORANGE ROOT, [Hydrastus canadensis, |}—An excellent 
tonic and corrective of Bile and Bilious habits, - 
OIL-NUT BARK, [Juglans cineria,]|—In cordial or extrac 
a good aperient and a gentle cathartic for Worn xtract 
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