70 GRINDELIA — GROUND IVY — GROUND PINE. 



GRINDELIA. Grindelia robusta and squarrosa. 



Synonym — Gum Plant, Hardy Grindelia, Scaly 

 Grindelia. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Ant-asthmatic, diuretic, tonic. Very largely 

 employed in America in the treatment of asthmatic and 

 bronchial affections, also in whooping cough and kidney 

 diseases. In asthma, &c, it reduces the violence and 

 frequency of the paroxysm. Guy's Hospital uses a 

 mixture of Fl. ext. Grindelia % drachm, Fl. ext. Liquorice 

 i drachm, mucilage to i ounce. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 10-30 drops. 



GROUND IVY. Qlechoma hederacea. 



Synonym — Gill-go-over-the-ground, Alehoof, Hay- 

 maids. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Astringent, diuretic, tonic. Useful in kidney 

 diseases and for indigestion. Also used as an anti- 

 scorbutic. Combined with Yarrow or Chamomile 

 flowers it makes an excellent poultice for abscesses, 

 gatherings and tumours. The infusion of 1 ounce in a 

 pint of boiling water is taken in wineglassful doses. 



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



GROUND PINE. Ajuga Chamaepitys. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Stimulant, diuretic, emmenagogue. Forms 

 a good remedy, combined with other suitable herbs for 

 gout and rheumatism. Also useful in female disorders. 

 The infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of boiling water 

 is taken in tablepoonful doses, frequently repeated. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, $-2 drachms. 



