ROSEMARY — ROSINWEED — RUE. 133 



ROSEMARY. Rosmarinus officinalis. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Tonic, astringent, diaphoretic. Also an 

 excellent stomachic and nervine. Cures many cases of 

 headache. Used externally, an infusion combined with 

 Borax makes a good hairwash and will prevent prema- 

 ture baldness. 



Preparation — Oil : Dose, £-3 drops. 



ROSINWEED. Silphlum laciniatum. 



Synonym — Compass Plant, Compass Weed, Polar 

 Plant. 



Part used — Herb, root. 



Action — Antispasmodic, diuretic, expectorant, emetic. 

 It is reputed to have effected cures of dry, obstinate 

 coughs of asthma and pulmonary catarrhal diseases. It 

 is also beneficial in intermittent fevers. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose £-1 drachm. 



RUE. Rut a graveolens. 



Synonym — Garden Rue, Herb of Grace, Herby- 

 grass. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Stimulant, antispasmodic, emmenagogue. 

 It is chiefly used in suppression of the menses, but 

 should not be taken in large doses, as it is liable to pro- 

 duce inflammation and nerve derangements. For 

 hysteria, amenorrhoea, &c, it will be found valuable. 

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

 cupful doses. 



Preparations — Powdered herb : Dose, 15-30 grains. 

 Fluid extract: Dose, \-i drachm. 



