ROOTS, HERBS, AND FLOWERS. 97 
THORN- APPLE ROOT, [Datura stramonium,] — Pre- 
~  seribed in Epilepsy, Mania, Tie Dolotous; and Rheu- 
matism. = 
THORN-APPLE SEED, [Datura seaentiiie Utena 
mendéd in Asthma and Spasmodie ¢ diseases, 
UPLAND SUMACH BARK, [Rhus glabra,]—The decoc- 
tion used in Prolapsus Ani and Falling of the Womb. 
UPLAND SUMACH BERRIES, [Rhus glabra,]|—In infu- 
_ sion, a gargle for Sore Throat and in Putrid Fevers. 
UPLAND SUMACH LEAVES, [Rhus glabra,]—General- 
. ly combined with other agents in astringent compounds. 
UMBIL ROOT, [Cypripedium pubeecetis,| Beneficial i in ey 
_ Nervous diseases and Hysteric affections. Ps 
UVA-URSI, [Arbutus uva-ursi,]}—Efficacious in Uleeratons 
_ of Kidneys and Bladder. 
UNICORN ROOT, [Helonias dioica, }—Beneficial in Stomach 
complaints, Loss of Appetite, é&c. 
UNCUM, [Senecio aureus,|—Useful in Cone Colds, and 
affections, of the oo 
in Intermittents, Serofulous and Gresal ee 
VALERIAN, FALSE, [Senecio aureus,]|—~A certain remedy 
' for Gravel, Pains in the Chest, and Melancholy. 
VIRGIN’S BOWER, [Clematis virginiana, |—Used in severe 
Head-aches, and is good for Cancerous Ulcers: 
VINE MAPLE, [Menispermum canadense,]—Good in Dys- 
pepsia, Costiveness, _— a _ Cutaneous 
diseases. 
VEGETABLE GOLD, [Coptis trifolia,] Tho powder or 
tincture oO the appetite and strength after Fevers. 
