THE FLORA 135 



Gr. sylvaticum, L. Wood Cudweed. Sandy fields, east 

 Kiloran. Per., August. 



Inula, L. 



/. Helenium, L. Elecampane. Aillean. Old disused 

 garden, Glasaird. Formerly cultivated for its medicinal 

 properties. Per., July. Its root is credited as being tonic, 

 diuretic, and diaphoretic. The plant is said to have been 

 named by the Eomans after the Fair Helen of Troy. 



Bidens, L. 



B. tripartita, L. Bur-Marigold. Ditches, Kiloran and 

 Leana-na-Cachaleith. Ann., September. 



AchiUea, L. 



A. Millefolium, L. Milfoil; Yarrow. Cathair Thalmh- 

 ainn. (Lus-Chosgadh-na-Fola.) Abundant in sandy fields 

 and pastures. Per., July. It is highly astringent. Re- 

 commended for sowing in dry sheep-pastures, but more as a 

 condiment than for affording direct nutritive matter. 



A. Ptarmica, L. Sneezewort. Meacan-Ragaim ; Lus-a- 

 Chorrain, C. Common in moist situations on the low 

 ground. Per., July. 



Anthemis, L. 



The true Camomile (A. nobilis) is cultivated for its flowers, 

 long used as a stimulating tonic. 



A. Cotula, L. Stink Mayweed. Fineul Madra, I. Vacant 

 ground, Kiloran. Ann., August. This and others of the 

 tribe were popular cures for swellings and inflammation. C. 



A. arvensis, L. Camomile. Camabhil. Frequent in the 

 vicinity of old habitations. An infusion of the leaves and 

 flowers Avas drunk for strengthening the stomach. Also 

 boiled in milk for a similar purpose. Used as an ingredient 

 in poultices for promoting suppuration. Per., July. 



