I40 SEA-LAVENDER — SELF-HEAL — SENEGA. 



SEA- LAVENDER. Statlce Carolinians. 



Synonym — Marsh Rosemary, Inkroot, Statice Limo- 

 nium. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Astringent. This will be found very efficient 

 wherever an astringent tonic is needed, as in bronchial 

 hemorrhage, sore throat, ulcerated mouth and catarrhal 

 disorders. Externally it is recommended for piles and 

 as a lotion in leucorrhcea, gonorrhoea, gleet and other 

 urinary complaints. The decoction of the powdered 

 root — 1 ounce to a pint — is given in doses of a wine- 

 glassful. 



SELF-HEAL. Prunella vulgaris. 



Synonym — Healall. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Astringent. Is useful in sore and relaxed 

 throat, also in internal bleeding, leucorrhcea, &c. The 

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

 internally in doses of a wineglassful. Externally it is 

 used as a gargle and injection. 



SENEGA. Poly gala Senega. 



Synonym — Seneka, Senega Snakeroot. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, emetic. 

 Very useful in chronic catarrh, chronic bronchitis, 

 asthma and croup. Recommended as local stimulant 

 in sore throat. The infusion of 1 ounce to a pint of 

 boiling water is taken in tablespoonful to wineglassful 

 doses. 



Preparations — Powdered root : Dose, 5-20 grains. 

 Tincture B.P. : Dose, ^-1 drachm. Fluid extract: 

 Dose, 10-20 drops. Infusion B.P. : Dose, 4-8 drachms. 



