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N. 0. CAPRIFOLIACE.E. 



244. Sambucus. Six species ; 5, 3, L. 



Samlucus nigra. Black-berried elder. Off. Diuretic and laxa- 

 tive. The green bark, infused in wine, is excellent in dropsy. 



245. Sambucus rubra. Red elder. The bark of this species, in 

 decoction, is one of the most valuable hydragogue cathartics which 

 we possess. In large doses, it is emetic. 



N. 0. RHAMNACE.E. 



246. Rhamnus. Forty species ; 5, 1, L. 



Hhamnus catharticus. Off. Buckthorn. Mildly cathartic, hydra- 

 gogue, and emmenagogue. Used in dropsy, rheumatism, gout, and 

 hepatic eruptions. 



N. 0. ULMACE^I. 



247. Ulmus fulvse. Off. Slippery elm. Seven species of ulnus. 

 Rafinesque says, " A specific to procure easy labour to pregnant 

 women, by using the tea for two months previous; well known to 

 Indian women, whose easy parturition has often been noticed ; now 

 becoming in general use." I wish it might prove generally true 

 among civilized women. One of the very best demulcents known. 



N. 0. BOB AGIN ACE^. 



248. SympMtum. Six species ; 5, 1, L. 



Symphitwn officinale. Comfrey. Sec. This plant contains a 

 mucilage of a slightly astringent taste, almost inodorous. It con- 

 tains mucilage and tannin. It was formerly in great use as a vul- 

 nerary ; but not in much vogue now. Much used in coughs and 

 strengthening syrups, and in female weaknesses. 



N. 0. NARCISSUS. 



249. Hypoxis. Eighteen species; 6, 1, L. 



Hypoxis erecta. Yellow-eyed grass ; star grass. This beautiful 

 little grass is vulnerary and febrifuge. The roots are sometimes 

 eaten. They are used in long-standing ulcers and agues. 



N. 0. RHAMNACE^;. 



250. Prinos. 6, 1, L. 



Prinos verticillatus. Black alder ; red-berried alder. Sec. The 

 inner bark is emetic and cathartic, tonic and astringent. It is used 



