30 CANADIAN HEMP — CANCHALAGUA. 



matory affections, fevers, and hysterical complaints, it 

 will be found of great value, It acts beneficially in 

 gout, rheumatic pains and neuralgia, and is highly 

 valued in all irritations of the sexual organs. Large 

 doses should be carefully avoided as they cause vomit- 

 ing, palpitation, and convulsions. Externally it can be 

 safely applied in all cases of inflammations, bruises, 

 sprains, &c. 



Preparations — Camphor Water, B.P. : Dose, 1-2 

 ounces. Liniment of Aconite, B.P. Liniment of Bella- 

 donna, B.P. Liniment of Camphor, B.P. Liniment 

 of Camphor comp., B.P. Liniment of Opium, B.P. 

 Liniment of Soap, B.P. Liniment of Mustard, B.P. 

 Liniment of Turpentine, B.P. Liniment of Turpentine 

 and Acetic Acid, B.P. Spirit of Camphor, B.P. : Dose, 

 5-20 drops. Tincture of Camphor comp. (Paregoric), 

 B.P. : Dose, £- 1 drachm. 



CANADIAN HEMP. Apocynum cannabinum. 



Synonym — Black Indian Hemp. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, emetic. 

 Is of value in dropsy, but is recommended favourably 

 in intermittent and remittent fevers. Is also used in 

 amenorrhcea and leucorrhcea. A decoction of 1 ounce 

 in a pint of water is taken in tablespoonful doses or 

 more. As an emetic give 10-30 grains of Powdered 

 Root. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 5 drops to \ 

 drachm. 



CANCHALAGUA. Erythrsea Chilensls. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Bitter, tonic, stimulant. An excellent 

 general tonic and stimulant. May be used in dyspepsia 

 and all complaints of digestion. The infusion of 1 ounce 

 to a pint of boiling water is taken in wineglassful doses. 



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



