56 ECHINACEA — ELDER — ELECAMPANE — ELM. 



ECHINACEA. Echinacea angustifolla. 



Synonym — Black Sampson, Coneflower. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Alterative, antiseptic. Useful in all diseases 

 due to impurities in blood, such as boils, carbuncles, 

 gangrene, &c, internally and externally. Is a good 

 appetiser and improves digestion. Of especial impor- 

 tance in typhoid and other fevers. 



Preparation — Fluid extract: Dose, \-i drachm. 



ELDER. Sambucus nigra. 



Synonym — Black Elder, European Elder. 



Part used — Bark, flowers. 



Action — Alterative, diuretic. An infusion of i ounce 

 of bark or flowers in a pint of water is taken in wine- 

 glassful doses. Has been successfully employed in 

 epilepsy. 



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



ELECAMPANE. Inula Helenlum. 



Synonym — Scabwort. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant. Is used 

 principally in combination with other remedies for 

 cough, consumption, and pulmonary disorders generally. 

 It is also alterative and tonic. The decoction of i ounce 

 to a pint of boiling water is taken in wineglassful doses. 



Preparations — Powdered root : Dose, \-i drachm. 

 Fluid extract: Dose, \-i drachm. 



ELM. Ulmus campestris. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Astringent, demulcent, diuretic. 



