40 CINNAMON — CLARY, SWEET — CLIVERS. 



coughs and flatulence, also as a gentle stimulant in 

 indigestion and stomachic complaints. The dried root 

 is best used in the form of a decoction, and the herb in 

 an infusion. 



CINNAMON. Cinnamomum Zcylanicum. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Aromatic, astringent, stimulant, carmina- 

 tive. A fragrant cordial especially useful for weakness 

 of the stomach and diarrhoea. Checks nausea and 

 vomiting. Generally combined with other remedies. 



Preparation — Tincture B.P. : Dose, £-1 drachm. 



CLARY, SWEET. Salvia sclarea. 



Synonym — Clarry, Clear-eye, Salvia verbenacea. 



Part used — Leaves, herb. 



Action — Antispasmodic, balsamic. This plant has 

 been used both fresh and dry. Mostly employed in 

 disordered states of digestion as a stomachic. It has 

 also been of service in kidney diseases with good results. 

 The mucilage of the seeds has been used in ophthalmic 

 disorders. 



CLIVERS. Galium sparine. 



Synonym — Cleavers, Goosegrass, Hayriffe, Erriffe, 

 Burweed, Goosebill. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Aperient, diuretic, tonic, alterative. Should 

 be given in obstruction of urinary organs, suppression 

 of urine, gravelly deposits, &c. Acts as a solvent of 

 stone in the bladder. The infusion, hot or cold, of 

 i ounce to i pint of water, is taken frequently in wine- 

 glassful doses. 



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



