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SCROPHULARIACE.E 



ACTION AND USES. Cholagogue cathartic. Dose: 15 to 60 gr. (i to 4 Cm.). 

 The fluidextract, extract and vegetable cathartic pills formerly rep- 

 resented the drug (U.S.P. VIII). 



C D 



FIG. 2*4. Leptandra Cross-section of rootlet. (25 diam.) A, Parenchyma of cortex. B, 

 PhloSm. C, Xylem. D, Medulla. (Photomicrograph.) 



522. VERONICA OFFICINA'LIS Linne. SPEEDWELL. 

 Alterative, diuretic, and expectorant, in infusion. 



Indigenous. (Herb.) 



B 



FIG. 225. Leptandra Cross-section of rhizome. (13 diam.) A, Cork. B, Parenchyma of 

 cortex. C, Phloem. D, Medullary ray. E, Xylem. F, Medulla. (Photomicrograph.) ' 



523. SCROPHULA'RIA NODO'SA Linne'. FIGWORT. This indigenous herb' 'is 

 peculiar from the rank, foetid odor of the leaves, especially when fresh. It 

 has alterative, diuretic, and anodyne properties, and is used in hepatic 

 diseases, scrofula, cutaneous diseases, dropsy, and as a depurative. Dose 

 of fluidextract: 30 to 60 nj (2 to 4 mils). 



