102 MARY THISTLE MASTERWORT MASTIC. 



MARY THISTLE. Cnlcus marianus. 



Synonym — St. Mary's Thistle, Our Lady's Thistle, 

 Milk Thistle, Carduus marianus, Silybum marianum. 



Part used — Root, seeds. 



Action — Tonic, hepatic, diuretic, laxative. This is 

 an old remedy, and has more recently been revived. 

 The seeds are valued in hemorrhages of splenic or 

 hepatic origin, as they influence the whole venous system 

 and disperse congestive conditions of liver, spleen, or 

 kidneys. A tincture of 4 ounces to a pint of alcohol is 

 given in doses of 3-60 drops. Both the fresh and dried 

 roots are used for similar purposes in like doses. 



MASTERWORT. Heracleum lanatum. 



Synonym — Cowparsnip. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Stimulant, antispasmodic, carminative. 

 Recommended in asthma, apoplexy and menstrual 

 complaints. Has also been of use in flatulence and 

 dyspepsia. A decoction of 1 ounce to a pint of water 

 is taken in wineglassful doses. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 1-2 drachms. 



MASTIC. Pistacia Lentiscus. 



Synonym — Mastich, Lentisk. 



Part used — Resin. 



Use — The resin by itself or in a spirituous solution 

 is used in dentistry as a filling for carious teeth. In the 

 technical arts it is used for the manufacture of varnishes, 

 cements, &c. 



MAT I CO. Piper angustifolium. 



Synonym — Artanthe elongata. 

 Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Astringent, stimulant, diuretic. Has been 

 recommended and used in leucorrhcea, gonorrhoea, piles, 



