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manner than Ergot, and is used in menstrual irregu- 

 larities. It seems specially useful in sexual lassitude. 

 An infusion of 2 ounces to a pint of boiling water is taken 

 in wineglassful doses. 



Preparations — Fluid extract : Dose, 1-2 drachms. 

 Gossypiin : Dose, 1-5 grains. 



COUCHGRASS. Agropyrum repens. 



Synonym — Quickgrass, Doggrass, Triticum. 



Part used — Rhizome (root). 



Action — Diuretic, demulcent, aperient. Used in 

 urinary and bladder complaints, cystitis, nephritis, &c. 

 Also recommended in gout and rheumatism. The infu- 

 sion, made from 1 ounce in a pint of boiling water, is 

 taken in wineglassful doses several times daily for 

 feverishness, &c. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose £-2 drachms. 



COWHAGE. Dolichos pruriens. 



Synonym — Cowage, Mucuna pruriens. 

 Part used — Hairs of pods. 



Action— Anthelmintic, rubefacient. In doses of half 

 to 1 teaspoonful in honey, syrup, &c, it expels in- 

 testinal worms. In the form of an ointment it acts 

 similarly to Croton Oil, producing no inconvenience. 



COWSLIP. Primula veris. 



Synonym — Peagles. 

 Part used — Flowers. 



Action — Sedative, antispasmodic. Useful in rest- 

 lessness, insomnia, &c. See also Primrose. 



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