MOUSEAR — MUGWORT — MUIRAPUAMA. I07 



in active hemorrhages, diarrhcea, and dysentery. The 

 decoction of i ounce in a quart of water, boiled down 

 to a pint, is taken in tablespoonful doses. 



MOUSEAR. Hleracium pilosella. 



Synonym — Mousear, Hawkweed, Pilosella. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Astringent, tonic, expectorant. A good 

 remedy for whooping cough and in all affections of the 

 lungs. The infusion of i ounce in a pint of boiling 

 water is taken in wineglassful doses. 



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



MUGWORT. Artemisia vulgaris. 



Synonym — Felon Herb. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Emmenagogue, diuretic, diaphoretic. Chiefly 

 used in female medicines and for obstruction of men- 

 struation, usually in combination with Pennyroyal and 

 Southernwood. The infusion of i ounce to a pint of 

 boiling water is taken in wineglassful doses. 



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



MUIRAPUAMA. Liriosma ovata. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Aphrodisiac, nerve stimulant. Is reputed 

 in Brazil, its native place, as one of the most powerful 

 aphrodisiacs. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 10-60 drops. 



MULBERRY. Morus rubra, Morusnigra, Morusaiba. 



Synonym — Mulberry Red, Mulberry Black, Mul- 

 berry White. 



Part used — Fruit. 



Action — Nutritive, refrigerant, laxative. The fruit 

 juice forms a grateful drink for convalescents from 



