I30 RED CLOVER — RED ROOT. 



gargle in sore mouths, canker of the throat, &c, and as 

 a wash for ulcers and wounds. Combined with Slippery 

 Elm the leaves form a good poultice for removing proud 

 flesh and cleansing wounds. It will be found valuable 

 in stomach complaints of children. Dr. Thomson and 

 Dr. Coffin recommend the drinking of the tea by 

 pregnant females for giving strength and rendering 

 parturition easy and speedy. It should be taken freely 

 before and during the confinement. The addition of 

 Composition Essence will form a valuable adjunct at 

 such times. This should always be taken warm. 



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



RED CLOVER. Trifolium pratense. 



Synonym — Trefoil, Purple Clover. 



Part used — Blossoms. 



Action — Alterative, sedative. Is an excellent remedy 

 in spasmodic and bronchial coughs, whooping coughs, 

 &c. The infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of boiling water 

 may be used freely. Generally combined with other 

 drugs of an alterative character, as Stillingia, Lappa, 

 Xanthoxylum, &c. Externally Red Clover is often used 

 as a plaster in cancer. 



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

 Solid extract (for use as a plaster). 



RED ROOT. Ceanothus Amerlcanus. 



Synonym — Jersey Tea Root. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Astringent, expectorant, antispasmodic. 

 Used internally for gonorrhoea asthma, bronchitis, and 

 pulmonary complaints. For sores in the mouth it 

 makes an excellent wash. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 10-30 drops. 



