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in conjunction with one or two other herbs possessing 

 pectoral qualities, such as Horehound, Marshmallow, 

 Ground Ivy, &c. A decoction is made of i ounce of 

 leaves in i quart of water boiled down to i pint, and is 

 taken in teacupful doses sweetened. 



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



COLUMBO, AMERICAN. Frasera Carollnensis. 



Synonym — Frasera Walteri, Frasera Canadensis. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Tonic, stimulant. This drug is a gentle 

 stimulant and may be serviceable in all cases where a 

 bitter tonic is required, as it gives tone to the whole 

 system and is reputed to relieve obstinate constipation. 

 The infusion may be taken in doses of a wineglassful 

 3-4 times a day. The dose of the powder is from 20-60 

 grains. 



COMFREY. Symphytum officinale. 



Synonym — Nipbone, Knitbone. 



Part used — Root, leaves. 



Action — Demulcent, astringent. Is very highly es- 

 teemed as a remedy in all pulmonary complaints, 

 hemoptysis, and consumption, and forms an ingredient 

 in a large number of herbal preparations. Wherever a 

 mucilaginous medicine is required this may be given. 

 A decoction is made by boiling £-1 ounce of crushed 

 root in 1 quart of water or milk. Dose, a wineglassful. 

 The leaves are preferably taken as an infusion prepared 

 in the usual manner. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, \-2 drachms. 



CONDURANGO. Gonolobus Condurango. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Alterative, stomachic, aromatic. 

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



