MYRRH — NAVELWORT — NETTLE. IO9 



MYRRH. Balsamodendron Myrrha. 



Synonym — Commiphora Myrrha. 



Part used — Gum resin. 



Action — Stimulant, tonic, healing. A valuable and 

 deservedly popular medicine. The tincture is used in 

 inflammatory sore throat, ulcers, bad legs, thrush, and 

 other complaints. The infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of 

 boiling water is taken in wineglassful doses. 



Preparations — Fluid extract : Dose, 5-30 drops. 

 Tincture B.P. : Dose, £-1 drachm. 



NAVELWORT. Cotyledon umbilicus. 



Synonym — Pennywort, Wall Pennywort, Cotylet, 

 Umbilicus pendulinus. 



Part used — The plant. 



Action — Cooling, detergent. At one time this plant 

 had a great repute as a remedy in epilepsy. It has also 

 been used as an application to wounds, ulcers, &c. 

 Internally the fresh juice is taken in doses up to a 

 wineglassful several times a day. 



NETTLE. Urtica dloica. 



Synonym — Stinging Nettle. 



Part used — Flowers, leaves, seeds. 



Action — Diuretic, astringent, tonic. The herb makes 

 a nice botanic beer, and is also used as a medicine in 

 nettle-rash. The seeds are used in consumption. The 

 infusion of either herb or seed of 1 ounce to a pint of 

 boiling water is taken in wineglassful doses. 



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



NIQHTBLOOMING CEREUS. Cactus grandiflorus. 



Synonym — Sweetscented Cactus. 

 Part used — Herb, flowers. 



Action — Cardiac tonic, sedative, diuretic. It gives 

 prompt relief in most cardiac diseases, such as palpitation, 



