48 CORN SILK— CORSICAN MOSS — COTO. 



CORN SILK. Zea Mays. 



Synonym — Stigmata maidis. 



Part used — Flower pistils. 



Action — Demulcent, diuretic. Recommended as a 

 valuable remedy in many urinary troubles, bladder 

 affections, &c. Especially useful in purulent decompo- 

 sition of urine in bladder. The infusion of 2 ounces in 

 a pint of boiling water is a most active preparation, and 

 should be freely taken. 



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



CORSICAN MOSS. Fucus Helmlnthocorton. 



Synonym — Helminthocorton. 



Part used — Plant. 



Action — Anthelmintic, vermifuge. Acts very power- 

 fully on lumbricoid intestinal worms. The dose is from 

 10-60 grains taken with honey, treacle, syrup, or made 

 up as an infusion. 



COTO. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Antiseptic, astringent. Used with good 

 results in intestinal catarrh, diarrhoea, and dysentery. 

 A decoction of 1 ounce of bark in a pint of boiling water 

 may be taken in tablespoonful doses or more as required. 



Preparations — Powdered bark: Dose, 2-15 grains. 

 Fluid extract: Dose, 5-15 drops. Cotoin : Dose, 

 1-3 grains. 



COTTON ROOT. Qossyplum herbaccum. 



Part used — Bark of root. 



Action — Emmenagogue, parturient, oxytocic. Said 

 to contract the uterus in a more effective and safe 



