HOREHOUND — HORSE CHESTNUT. 77 



with Hops is considered good for sleeplessness and 

 nervous irritation. The infusion of 1 ounce in a pint 

 of boiling water may be taken in wineglassful doses as 

 a good general tonic and sedative. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, J-i drachm. 

 Tincture B. P.: Dose, £-2 drachms. Lupulin: Dose, 5-10 

 grains. 



HOREHOUND. Marrublum vulgare. 



Synonym — Hoarhound. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Bitter tonic, expectorant, diuretic. Is per- 

 haps the most popular of herbal pectoral remedies. It 

 is exceedingly valuable in coughs, colds, and pulmonary 

 affections. It has a pleasant taste and makes a nice 

 tonic. In many parts it is brewed and sold as Hore- 

 hound Ale, making an appetising and healthful beverage. 

 Also a candy is prepared, and if properly made, is no 

 doubt efficacious. An infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of 

 boiling water is taken in wineglassful doses, frequently. 



Preparations — Fluid extract : Dose, $-1 drachm. 

 Syrup : Dose, 2-4 drachms. 



HORSE CHESTNUT. /Esculus Hlppocastanum. 



Part used — Bark, fruit. 



Action — Tonic, narcotic, febrifuge. The bark is 

 used in intermittent fevers infused with boiling water 

 — 1 ounce to a pint — and given in tablespoonful 

 doses 3-4 times daily ; this has also been used as 

 an external application to ulcers. The fruits have 

 been employed with success in treatment of rheu- 

 matic and neuralgic disorders ; also for rectal complaints, 

 backache, piles, &c. 



Preparations — Fluid extract, fruit : Dose, 5-20 drops. 

 Fluid extract, bark : Dose, £-2 drachms. 



