78 HORSEMINT — HORSENETTLE — HORSERADISH. 



HORSEMINT. Monarda punctata. 



Synonym — American Horsemint (Wild Bergamot, 

 Monarda fistulosa). 



Part used — Leaves, tops. 



Action — Stimulant, carminative, diuretic. Like all 

 the Mint family this drug may be serviceable as a 

 stimulating diaphoretic in flatulence, nausea and vomit- 

 ing. The warm infusion is a pleasant diuretic and it 

 has also a reputation as an emmenagogue. The dose 

 in a wineglassful several times daily. 



Preparation — Oil (Oleum Monardae), U.S. P. 1870: 

 Dose, 2-10 drops. 



HORSENETTLE. Solanum Carollnense. 



Synonym — Bullnettle, Sandbrier, Treadsoft, Tread- 

 saf. 



Part used — Berries, root. 



Action — Antispasmodic, sedative. This plant has 

 lately come into prominence as a remedy in infantile 

 and hysterical convulsions, but chiefly in epilepsy and 

 paroxysms connected with menstrual derangements. 

 The dose of the berries has been given as 5-60 grains, 

 and of the root from 10 grains to 2 drachms. 



HORSERADISH. Cochlearia armoracla. 



Part used— Root. 



Action — Stimulant, diaphoretic, diuretic. An ex- 

 cellent stimulant to the digestive organs, and useful in 

 the treatment of dropsy. A good condiment is made by 

 steeping the scraped root in vinegar. Dr. Coffin 

 recommends for dropsy an infusion prepared by pouring 

 1 pint of boiling water on 1 ounce of Horseradish, 

 and I ounce of Mustard Seed (crushed). The dose 

 is 2-3 tablespoonfuls three times a day. 



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

 Comp. Sp. Horseradish, B.P. : Dose, 1-2 drachms. 



