68 GOAT'S RUE — GOLD THREAD — GOLDEN ROD. 



GOAT'S RUE. Qalega officinalis. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Stimulant, diuretic, vermifuge. 



GOLD THREAD. Coptis trlfoila. 



Synonym — Mouth Root, Vegetable Gold. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Bitter tonic. Would be more used than it 

 is, if its good qualities were better known. It may be 

 given alone or in combination with other suitable 

 medicines. It promotes digestion, improves the appetite 

 and acts as a general stimulant to the system. In con- 

 valescence it is highly beneficial. 



Preparations — Powdered root : Dose, 10-20 grains. 

 Fluid extract : Dose, J-i drachm. 



GOLDEN ROD. Solidago aurea. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Aromatic, carminative, stimulant. Allays 

 sickness due to weakness of stomach, and also promotes 

 perspiration. The infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of 

 boiling water is taken in wineglassful doses, repeated 

 frequently. 



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



GOLDEN SEAL. Hydrastis Canadensis. 



Synonym — Orange Root, Yellow Root. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Tonic, laxative, alterative, detergent. Since 

 about 1847 Golden Seal has figured conspicuously 

 in the botanic practice. The name was given to this 

 plant by Thomsonians, who employed the root. The 



