122 PIPSISSIWA — PITCHER PLANT — PLANTAIN. 



PIPSISSIWA. Chlmaphlla umbellata. 



Synonym — Prince's Pine, Ground Holly. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Astringent, alterative, diuretic, tonic. Its 

 alterative properties make it very useful in long standing 

 rheumatic and kidney affections. It is especially valuable 

 in scrofulous debility. The infusion of i ounce in a pint 

 of boiling water is taken in doses of a wineglassful to a 

 teacupful as required. 



Preparations — Fluid extract : Dose, \-i drachm. 

 Chimaphilin : Dose, 1-3 grains. 



PITCHER PLANT. Sarracenia purpurea. 



Synonym — Fly Trap, Water Cup, Saddleplant. 



Part used — Root, leaves. 



Action — Stomachic, diuretic, laxative. Useful in 

 derangements of stomach, liver and kidneys, such as 

 constipation, dyspepsia, menstrual complaints, &c. An 

 infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of water is taken in doses 

 of a tablespoonful to a wineglassful as may be required. 

 Has lately achieved a great reputation as a prophylactic 

 against and cure for small-pox. 



Preparations — Powdered root: Dose, 10-30 grains. 

 Fluid extract: Dose, £-1 drachm. 



PLANTAIN. Plantago major. 



Synonym — Rib Grass, Ripple Grass, Ribwort. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Cooling, alterative, diuretic. The fresh 

 leaves rubbed on parts of body, stung by insects, 

 nettles, &c, will afford relief and will stay bleeding of 

 minor wounds. Useful in diarrhoea, piles, &c. The 

 infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of boiling water is taken 

 in wineglassful doses. 



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



