54 DEVIL S BIT — DILL — DITABARK — DODDER. 



DEVIL'S BIT. Scablosa succlsa. 



Synonym — Ofbit. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Diaphoretic, demulcent, febrifuge. Makes 

 a useful tea for coughs, fevers, and internal inflamma- 

 tions. This remedy is generally given in combination 

 with others. The infusion of i ounce to a pint of boil- 

 ing water is taken in wineglassful doses, frequently 

 repeated. 



DILL. Peucedanum graveolens. 



Synonym — Dill Seeds, Dill Fruits, Anethum 

 graveolens. 



Part used — Dried ripe fruits. 



Action — Carminative, stomachic. In children's com- 

 plaints, such as flatulence, disordered digestion, &c, it 

 is an excellent remedy, mostly given in the form of 

 Dillwater. The oil may also be administered in doses 

 of 1-5 drops on sugar. 



Preparations — Dillwater: Dose, 1-8 drachms. Oil 

 of Dill : Dose, 1-5 drops. 



DITABARK. Alstonla scholaris. 



Synonym — Devil- Tree. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Febrifuge, astringent, tonic. Has some 

 reputation as a remedy in dysentery, and has been 

 employed with success in febrile complaints. Dose, 1-4 

 drachms. 



DODDER. Cuscuta Epithymum. 



S. nonym — Lesser Dodder. 

 Part used — Herb. 



Action — Hepatic, laxative. Has been used in 

 urinary complaints, kidney, spleen, and liver diseases. 



