BURRA GOKEROO BUTCHER'S BROOM — BUTTERBUR. 25 



BURRA QOKEROO. Pedallum Murex. 



Synonym — Barra Gokhru. 



Part used — Seeds. 



Action — Antispasmodic, demulcent, diuretic. Has 

 been used in incontinence of urine, in gonorrhoea, gleet, 

 and irritation of urinary organs. An infusion (i in 20) 

 should be taken each day in several doses. 



BUTCHER'S BROOM. Ruscus aculeatus. 



Synonym — Common Butcher's Broom, Kneeholm, 

 Kneeholy, Pettigree, Sweet Broom. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Diaphoretic, diuretic, deobstruent, aperient. 

 Will be found of use in jaundice, gravel, and female 

 obstructions. The decoction is the usual form of 

 administration. 



BUTTERBUR. Petasites vulgaris. 



Synonym — Common Butterbur, Tussilago Petasites. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Cardiac tonic, stimulant, diuretic. Has 

 been in use as a remedy in fevers, asthma, colds, and 

 urinary complaints, gravel, &c. The decoction is taken 

 warm in wineglassful doses frequently repeated. 



BUTTERNUT. Juglans cinerea. 



Synonym — White Walnut, Oilnut. 

 Part used — Bark. 



Action — Cathartic, tonic, vermifuge. A gentle purga- 

 rive, which does not bind after operating. Is also a 

 remedy for worms, especially in children. The solid 

 extract is generally used either in pills or syrup. Four 

 or five pills should be taken at night or a tablespoonful 

 of syrup twice a day. The syrup is made by using 



