EYEBRIGHT — FENNEL — FENUGREEK — FERN. 59 



EYE BRIGHT. Euphrasia officinalis. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Slightly tonic, astringent. Is employed 

 principally as a remedy in diseases of the sight, weakness 

 of the eyes, ophthalmia, &c. Combined with Golden 

 Seal it makes a most excellent lotion for general dis- 

 orders of the eyes. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, i drachm. 



FENNEL. Foeniculum capillaceum. 



Part used — Seed. 



Action — Stimulant, carminative, stomachic. Gener- 

 ally added to other medicines for flavouring purposes 

 and used as a carminative, as which it forms part of 

 the well-known Compound Liquorice Powder. 



Preparations — Fluid extract : Dose, 5-30 drops. 

 Oil: Dose, 1-5 drops. 



FENUGREEK. Trlgonella foenum graecum. 



Part used — Seeds. 



Action — Emollient. Used externally as a poultice 

 in abscess, boils, carbuncles, &c. Internally a decoction 

 of 1 ounce of seeds in a pint of water is used in inflamed 

 conditions of stomach and intestines. Its chief use is 

 as an ingredient in cattle and horse condiments. It 

 also enters into curry powders. 



FERN, SWEET. Comptonia aspleni folia. 



Synonym — Ferngale, Myrica asplenifolia, Myrica 

 comptonia. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Tonic, astringent, alterative. Has been 

 used with success in diarrhcea, dysentery, leucorrhoea, 

 rheumatism, and fevers. The leaves are also used as a 

 fomentation in contusions, bruises, &c. For internal 

 administration, the decoction, made from 1 ounce of 

 leaves in a quart of water boiled down to a pint, is 

 taken in doses of a wineglassful 3-4 times a day. 



