FRIXGETREE — FROSTWORT — FUMITORY. 63 



FRINQETREE. Chionanthus virginicus. 



Synonym — Old-man's-beard, Snowdrop-tree. 



Part used — Rootbark. 



Action — Alterative, diuretic, tonic. Used in bilious 

 and typhoid fevers. Is prompt and efficacious in liver 

 derangements, and also in jaundice. In female disorders, 

 useful in conjunction with Pulsatilla and other remedies. 

 The infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of boiling water is 

 taken in tablespoonful to wineglassful doses. Exter- 

 nally this is used as a lotion or injection. 



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



FROSTWORT. Helianthemum Canadense. 



Synonym — Rock Rose, Frostweed. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Alterative, tonic, astringent. Internally it 

 is used as a cure for scrofula. The infusion of 1 ounce 

 to a pint of boiling water is taken freely in doses of 

 wineglassfuls. It is also used externally as a wash for 

 ulcers, &c. 



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



FUMITORY. Fumaria officinalis. 



Synonym — Earth Smoke. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Slightly tonic, diuretic, aperient. Used 

 chiefly in stomach derangements, liver complaints, and 

 in skin affections. The infusion may be freely taken in 

 doses of a wineglassful every 2-3 hours. 



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



