BAMBOO BRIER BAOBAB BARBERRY. II 



of the fruit has also been praised for its effects in dropsy. 

 The root has proved itself valuable in the treatment of 

 acute colds, pulmonary congestion, and abdominal colic. 

 The dose is given as from £-1 drachm. Larger doses 

 are apt to produce emesis and intestinal irritation. 



BAMBOO BRIER. Smilax lanceolata. 



Synonym — Virginia Sarsaparilla, Smilax Pseudo- 

 China. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Alterative, tonic, antisyphilitic. The Ameri- 

 can Indians use this as an antisyphilitic and it has been 

 employed with success as a blood purifier in rheumatic, 

 scrofulous and cutaneous affections. The decoction can 

 be freely taken or it may be combined with Burdock, 

 Poke Root, Prickly Ash, Queen's Delight and others. 



BAOBAB. Adansonia dentata. 



Synonym — Monkeybread Tree, Sourgourd Tree, 

 Cream of Tartar Tree. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Febrifuge, antiperiodic. It is used in India 

 as a substitute for Peruvian Bark. The decoction of 

 i ounce in a quart of water is taken in wineglassful 

 doses. The juice of the fruit is taken by the Indian 

 natives for fevers and dysentery. 



BARBERRY. Berberis vulgaris. 



Synonym — Berbery. 



Part used — Bark, rootbark. 



Action — Tonic, purgative, and antiseptic. Used in 

 all cases of jaundice, liver complaints, general debility, 

 and biliousness. It regulates the digestive powers, 

 being a mild purgative, and removes constipation. The 

 berries make a pleasant acid drink of great utility in 

 diarrhoea, fevers, &c. 



Preparations — Powdered bark : Dose, \ teaspoonful 

 three to four times daily. Fluid extract : Dose £-1 drachm. 



