328 PHYSICAL HERBS. 



liver. Lozenges, made of the juice of this herb and 

 sugar, are esteemed good for colds. Though hore- 

 hound possesses some share of medicinal power, its 

 virtues do not appear to be clearly ascertained, and 

 it is now rarely prescribed by physicians. 



15. HYSSOP. HYSSOPUS. 



A native of the south of Europe. It was cul- 

 tivated in this country by Gerard, in the year 1,596. 

 This plant being perennial, is easily propagated by 

 sowing the seeds in a border of light mould, in the 

 spring season, or by slips, and cutting and parting 

 the roots. 



The whole plant has a strong aromatic scent, and 

 the leaves and flowers are of a wajm pungent taste; 

 they are sometimes reduced to powder, and used 

 with cold salad herbs. Hyssop has the general 

 virtues ascribed to aromatics, and is recommended 

 in asthmas, coughs, and other disorders of the 

 lungs. 



The young leafy shoots and flower-spikes are 

 usually employed, being cut as they are wanted. 

 The flower-stems may be cut during the summer, 

 and tied up in bunches for use. 



16. LAVENDER LAVANDULA 



Is a very hardy plant, and a native of the south 

 of Europe. It may be readily increased by plant- 

 ing slips or cuttings of the young shoots in the 

 spring. 



The common lavender is said to have been cul- 

 tivated in England previously to the year 1568. 



