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of coughs, colds, asthma and bronchial affections in 

 general. Its action resembles Ipecacuanha, but it is 

 reputed more stimulant, especially in pulmonary com- 

 plaints. The expectorant dose is from 10-20 grains, 

 and emesis and purging have followed doses of 30-60 

 grains. 



COCKLEBUR. Xanthium strumarium. 



Part used — Herb. 

 Action — Styptic, astringent. For uses see Clotbur. 



COFFEE. Coffea arabica. 



Synonym — Caffea. 



Part used — Seeds, and active principle " Caffeine." 

 Action — Stimulant, anti-narcotic, anti-emetic. As a 

 beverage Coffee is well known, and is often used in 

 domestic practice as a remedy in headache and as a 

 general stimulant. When taken in excess it produces 

 unpleasant heart symptoms. As a medicinal agent the 

 beverage made from roasted seeds may be used, or the 

 Caffeine, where a heart stimulant is needed. In narcotic 

 poisoning it forms a valuable adjunct as it dispels stupor 

 and drowsiness, and is also used in cases of alcohol 

 habit. Possessing decided diuretic properties it can be 

 employed with advantage in gout, rheumatism, and 

 gravel. Dropsies of cardiac origin are also benefited by 

 it. The dose of Caffeine is from £-10 grains. 



COHOSH, BLACK. Cimicifuga racemosa. 



Synonym — Actaea racemosa, Black Snakeroot, Rattle- 

 root, Rattleweed, Squawroot. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, altera- 

 tive. In small doses useful in children's diarrhoea. In 

 paroxysms of consumption it gives relief by allaying the 

 cough, reducing rapidity of pulse, and inducing per- 

 spiration. Is especially recommended in cases of 



