38 CHEKEN — CHERRYLAUREL — CHESTNUT. 



CHEKEN. Eugenia Chekan. 



Synonym — Chekan, Chequen, Myrtus Chekan. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Diuretic, expectorant, tonic. Is reputed to 

 be a valuable remedy in catarrhal disorders of respira- 

 tory organs. Dr. Murrell, of London, claims it to be 

 excellent in winter coughs of elderly persons. 



CHERRYLAUREL. Prunus Laurocerasus. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Sedative. Mostly used to produce cherry- 

 laurel water, and as such of value in cough, whooping 

 cough, and asthma, as an addition to other medication. 

 Also useful in dyspepsia, indigestion, &c. 



Preparation — Water B.P. : Dose, \-i drachms. 



CHESTNUT. Fagus Castanea. 



Synonym — Castanea dentata, Castanea vesca, Cas- 

 tanea vulgaris. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Tonic, astringent. In some places chestnut 

 leaves are used as a popular remedy in fever, ague, &c. 

 Their reputation, however, rests upon their remarkable 

 efficiency in paroxysmal or convulsive coughs, whoop- 

 ing coughs, and other irritable and excitable conditions 

 of the respiratory organs. The infusion of 1 ounce of 

 leaves in a pint of boiling water is administered in 

 tablespoonful to wineglassful doses, repeated 3-4 times 

 daily. 



CHICKWEED. Stellaria media. 



Synonym — Alsine Media, Starweed, Starchickweed. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Demulcent, refrigerant. The fresh leaves 

 have been used as a poultice to indolent ulcers, with 

 most beneficial results. Has also been employed as an 

 application in ophthalmia and as an ointment in 

 cutaneous diseases. 



