100 FLORA ORCADENSIS. 
LESSER CELANDINE, Ranunculus Ficaria. 
A decoction of the leaves was used for bathing 
purposes in cases of piles. 
CHICKWEED, Stellaria media. 
The leaves when bruised were applied as poultices 
in cases of inflammation. 
Warter-Cress, Nasturtium officinale. 
This was one of the very few plants eaten in an 
uncooked state by Oreadians. 
DANDELION, Taraxacum officenale 
A decoction of the roots was taken for 
and liver affections; the flowers also were 
and the sweetened infusion taken for colds 
stomach 
infused, 
Dock, Runen. 
The juice of the stem expressed proved a thorough 
antidote to the sting of the nettle. Selected stems of 
Rumex aquaticus were woven into an engine called 
a “fursaclew” for catching trout. 
ELDER, Sambucus nigra. 
The berries were boiled with sugar in a quantity 
of water. 
To this, when cold, a small quantity of 
brandy or whisky was added. It was then bottled 
and kept for after consumption as elder-berry wine. 
ELECAMPANE, Inula heleniwm. 
A decoction of the root sweetened with sugar was 
given to children suttering from whooping-cough. 
