CLOTBUR — CLOVES — CLOWNSWORT — CLUBMOSS. 41 



CLOTBUR. Xanthlum spinosum. 



Synonym — Spiny Clotbur. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Hemostatic, astringent, styptic. This drug 

 is reputed to exert a specific action in irritable conditions 

 of the bladder and particularly in chronic cystitis. 

 Prof. Scudder employed it as a preventive in ague and 

 recurrent chills. The powdered herb is given in doses 

 of 5-10 grains, or the infusion of 1 ounce in a pint of 

 boiling water may be taken in tablespoonful doses. 



CLOVES. Eugenia caryopbyllata. 



Synonym — Caryophyllus. 



Part used — Buds. 



Action — Stimulant, aromatic, carminative. A warm 

 stimulating aromatic used chiefly in combination with 

 other remedies. 



Preparations — Fluid extract : Dose, 5-30 drops. 

 Oil: Dose, 1-5 drops. 



CLOWNSWORT. Stachys germanica. 



Synonym — Clown's Woundwort,Woundwort, Downy 

 Woundwort, Rusticum Vulna Herba. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Astringent, detergent. Reputed very effectual 

 in cleansing and healing old and fresh wounds, 

 hence its name. The fresh juice is made into a syrup 

 and taken internally to stop hemorrhages, dysentery, &c. 



CLUBMOSS. Lycopodlum clavatum. 



Synonym— Lycopodium, Lycopodium Seed, Vege- 

 table Sulphur. 



Part used — Spores (seeds). 



Action — Sedative, emollient. In pharmacy, as well 

 as in the arts, this plant has long been utilised from 



