FIREWEED — FIVE-LEAF-GRASS. 6l 



cutaneous eruptions, abscesses, wounds, &c. The leaves 

 should be applied as a poultice, and an infusion of 

 i ounce to a pint of boiling water taken internally in 

 half-wineglassful doses, 



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



FIREWEED. Erechtltes hieraclfolia. 



Part used — Plant, oil. 



Action — Astringent, alterative, tonic. Finds a use 

 as a remedy in relaxed states of mouth and throat. 

 The oil is antispasmodic, and recommended as such in 

 spasms, colic, hiccough, and externally for piles. The 

 oil is given internally in doses of 5-10 drops on sugar, 

 in capsules or in emulsion. It forms a warming and 

 pain relieving external application in rheumatic, sciatic, 

 and gouty affections. 



FIVE -LEAF- GRASS. Potentllla reptans. 



Synonym— Cinquefoil, Fivefinger. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Astringent, febrifuge. The infusion of 

 1 ounce of herb in a pint of boiling water is used in 

 wineglassful doses for diarrhoea, looseness of bowels, &c. 

 Externally, as an astringent lotion. 



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



FIVE-LEAF-GRASS, AMERICAN. 



Potentllla Canadensis. 



Uses and properties similar to preceding one. 



FLEABANE. Erlgeron Canadense. 



Synonym — Canada Fleabane, Coltstail, Prideweed. 



Part used — Herb, seeds. 



Action — Astringent, diuretic, tonic. Considered 

 efficient in diarrhoea, gravel, and in many kidney affec- 



