88 KOUSSO — LABRADOR TEA — LACHNANTHES. 



upon the Caffeine it contains. Used by the African natives 

 to enable them to perform arduous tasks without the aid 

 of food. It is an excellent remedy for diarrhoea, and is 

 also prescribed for alcohol habit. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 10-40 drops. 



KOUSSO. Hagenla abyssinlca. 



Synonym— Kooso, Kusso, Kosso, Cossoo, Cusso, 

 Brayera anthelmintica. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Purgative, taenifuge, anthelmintic. Used 

 successfully for tapeworms. The infusion of £ ounce 

 in a pint of boiling water is taken in teacupful doses, 

 quickly following each other. Preparation by Castor 

 Oil or other purgative is necessary, the Kousso to be 

 taken on an empty stomach. A gentle cathartic after its 

 operation is also advisable. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 2-4 drachms. 



LABRADOR TEA. Ledum latifolium. 



Synonym — James's Tea. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Pectoral, expectorant, diuretic. Is very 

 useful in coughs, colds, bronchial and pulmonary 

 affections. For internal use the infusion is taken in 

 wineglassful doses. A strong decoction has been 

 recommended for external use, as a remedy for itching 

 and exanthematous skin diseases. 



LACHNANTHES. Lachnanthes tlnctoria. 



Synonym — Spirit weed. 



Part used — Root, herb. 



Action — Stimulating, hypnotic. Has been recom- 

 mended in cough, consumption, pneumonia, &c. Large 

 doses produce unpleasant symptoms. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 1-5 drops. 



