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EMBELIA. Embelia ribes. 



Part used — Seeds. 



Action — Taeniacide, carminative, diuretic. Used by 

 the East Indian natives in dyspepsia and rheumatic 

 affections. But its reputation is due to its action of 

 expelling tapeworms. The seeds in powder are given in 

 doses of 1-3 teaspoonfuls with milk upon an empty 

 stomach and followed by a purgative. 



Preparation— Fluid extract : Dose, 1-4 drachms. 



ERGOT. Claviceps purpurea. 



Synonym— Ergot of Rye, Smut of Rye, Spurred 

 Rye, Secale cornutum. 



Part used— Fungus. 



Action — Emmenagogue, hemostatic, uterine stimu- 

 lant. Largely used in menstrual disorders, as in 

 leucorrhcea, dysmenorrhcea, amenorrhcea, for its stimu- 

 lating action. Also an admirable remedy in hemorrhage, 

 flooding, intestinal bleeding, &c. Of value in sper- 

 matorrhoea, gonorrhoea, and enlarged prostate. 



Preparations — Fluid extract, B.P. : Dose, 10-30 

 drops. Solid extract (Ergotin), B.P. : Dose, 2-8 grains. 

 Tincture ammoniated, B.P. : Dose, £-1 drachm. 



ERYNGO. Eryngium campestre. 



Synonym — Eringo, Seaholly. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant. It is 

 mostly used in uterine irritation, bladder diseases, pain- 

 ful micturition, with frequent and ineffective attempts 

 to empty the bladder. 



ETERNAL FLOWER. Helychrysum Stoecbas. 



Synonym — Gnaphalium Stoechas. 

 Part used — Tops. 

 Action — Expectorant, deobstruent. Used in colds. 



