418 TRANSACTIONS OF THE [Sess. lxxix. 



98. Origanum, Origanum Majorana, oil used in inflam- 

 matory and chronic rheumatism, an ingredient in Rheu- 

 matic Drops and Liniment. 



99. Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, used in making 

 Rheumatic Liniment. 



100. Scullcap, Scutellaria lateriflora; an ingredient in 

 Wine Bitters, stimulating Tea, Nerve Powder, given as a 

 drink in Lockjaw and Fever. 



101. Balm, Monarda didyma, made into a tea (Oswego 

 tea), for inflammation of the Lungs. 



102. Dandelion, Taraxacum Dens-leonis (called Leon- 

 todon Taraxacum in this work), the inspissated juice 

 administered in Dropsy, Jaundice, Hypochondria and 

 Complaints of the Liver. 



103. Catnip, Nepeta Cataria, produces sweating and 

 expels wind, a valuable medicine for children. 



BoRR AGIN ACE AE. — 104. Comfrey, Symphytum officinale ; 

 used as an ingredient in making Pulmonary Balsam. 



Solanaceae. — 42. Capsicum, Capsicum annuum, used 

 almost universally. 



43. Bitter Sweet, Solanum Dulcamara, an ingredient in 

 Nerve Ointment. 



Apocynaceae. — 105. Indian Hemp, Apocynum can- 

 nabinum, "diuretic, slightly laxative and antispasmodic, 

 good in dropsy, the extract is said to cure fits and promote 

 the absorption of tumors ; relaxing and quieting to the 

 system." 



Asclepiadaceae. — 44. Milkweed, Asclepias (Syriaca it 

 is called in this work), " it promotes perspiration and urine ; 

 good in gravel, dropsy, fever and inflammations." 



106. White root or pleurisy root, Asclepias tuberosa ; an 

 ingredient in Cough or Fever Powder and given in Dropsy 

 of the Chest, Apoplexy, Bleeding from the Stomach, In- 

 flammation of the Stomach, Low Fever, etc. 



Aristolochiaceae. — 45. Snakeroot, Asarum Canadense, 

 " the root is aromatic and stimulating, loosens the lungs 

 and vomits, the leaves are bitter and cause sneezing." 



107. Virginia Snakeroot, Aristolochia serpentaria, 

 " sweating and strengthening." 



Chenopodiaceae. — 108. Wormseed or Oak of Jerusalem, 

 Chenopodium ambrosioides, var. Anthelminticum is meant. 



