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spleen and liver affections. The decoction of the pow- 

 dered root may be given in wineglassful doses, or the 

 powder itself in 20-grain doses. 



DAMIANA. Turaera aphrodlsiaca. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Aphrodisiac, diuretic, tonic. Is very largely 

 prescribed on account of its aphrodisiac qualities, and 

 there is no doubt that it has a very great general and 

 beneficial action on the reproductive organs. It also 

 acts as a tonic to the nervous system. 



Preparations — Solid extract : Dose, 10-15 grains. 

 Fluid extract ; Dose, £-1 drachm. 



DANDELION. Taraxacum officinale. 



Synonym — Taraxacum Dens-leonis, Leontodon 

 Taraxacum. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Diuretic, tonic, and slightly aperient. 

 It is chiefly used in kidney and liver disorders, 

 and is perhaps one of the most generally prescribed 

 remedies. It may be given in any form, but its 

 beneficial action is best obtained when combined with 

 other agents. A pleasant way of taking it is in the 

 form of a substitute for coffee. The roasted roots are 

 ground and used as ordinary coffee, giving a beverage 

 tasting much like the original article and certainly 

 possessing more beneficial properties. 



Preparation — Fluid extract, B.P.: Dose, $-2 drachms. 



DEER'S TONGUE. Liatrls odoratissima. 



Synonym — Vanilla Leaf, Wild Vanilla. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Diuretic, stimulant, tonic. 



