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tion, and catarrh of the bladder it is specially useful. 

 The infusion (B.P.) of i ounce of leaves to a pint of 

 boiling water is taken in wineglassful doses three or four 

 times a day. 



Preparation — Fluid extract: Dose, £-1 drachm. 



BUCKBEAN. Menyanthes trifoliata. 



Synonym — Bogbean, Bognut, Marsh Trefoil. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Tonic, deobstruent. A splendid bitter tonic, 

 which will render great service in cases of rheumatism, 

 scurvy, and skin diseases. The infusion of i ounce to 

 a pint of boiling water is taken in wineglassful doses 

 frequently repeated. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 10-40 drops. 



BUCKTHORN. Rhamnus Frangula. 



Synonym — Alder Buckthorn, Frangula. 



Part used — Bark, berries. 



Action — Tonic, laxative, cathartic. The dried sea- 

 soned bark only should be used as the fresh causes 

 violent griping pains, emesis, and nausea. It is chiefly 

 used as a remedy for chronic constipation in small doses 

 repeated three to four times daily. The decoction of 

 1 ounce of bark in a quart of water boiled down to a 

 pint is taken in tablespoonful doses. 



Preparations — Fluid extract : Dose \-i drachms. 

 Syrup (of Berries) : Dose, 2-8 drachms. 



BUGLEWEED. Lycopus Vlrginicus. 



Synonym — Sweet Bugle, Water Bugle, Gipsy Weed. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Sedative, astringent, and mild narcotic. Used 

 in coughs, bleeding from lungs, and consumption. The 

 infusion of 1 ounce to 1 pint of boiling water is taken in 

 wineglassful doses frequently. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 10-30 drops. 



