20 BLUE MALLOW — BOLDO — BONESET — BORAGE. 



BLUE MALLOW. Malva sylvestris. 



Synonym — Common Mallow. 

 Part used — Flowers, herb. 



Action — Demulcent, mucilaginous, pectoral. The 

 infusion is a popular cure for coughs, colds, &c. 

 Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose \-i drachms. 



BOLDO. Pneumus Boldus. 



Synonym — Boldu. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Tonic, stimulant, antiseptic. Used chiefly 

 in chronic hepatic torpor and dyspepsia. Is also 

 given in catarrh of the bladder, gonorrhoea, &c. 

 The virtues of the drug seem to be due to an essential 

 oil. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose : £-£ drachm. 



BONESET. Eupatorium petiollatum. 



Synonym — Thoroughwort, Indian Sage. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Diaphoretic, tonic, febrifuge, expectorant, 

 laxative. Will be found a certain remedy in all cases 

 of fever. In many cases no other medicine will be 

 needed if given in moderate doses frequently. It is 

 largely used by the negroes in the Southern States for 

 this purpose as well as for its tonic effects. Also 

 recommended in catarrh and skin diseases. A decoc- 

 tion of i ounce to i pint of boiling water may be taken 

 in wineglassful doses, hot or cold. 



Preparations — Powdered herb : Dose, 12-20 grains. 

 Fluid extract : £-1 drachm. 



BORAGE. Borago officinalis. 



Synonym— Burrage. 

 Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Diuretic, demulcent, emollient. Used in 

 France for fevers and pulmonary complaints. For 



