I46 SOUTHERNWOOD — SPEARMINT — SPEEDWELL. 



SOUTHERNWOOD. Artemisia abrotanum. 



Synonym — Old Man, Lad's Love. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Stimulant, emmenagogue, antiseptic, deter- 

 gent. This well-known garden plant is used to promote 

 the flow of the menses. For worms in children it is 

 given in teaspoonful doses of the powder in treacle 

 morning and evening. The infusion of 1 ounce of herb 

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



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



SPEARMINT. Mentha viridis. 



Synonym — Mackerel Mint. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Stimulant, carminative, antispasmodic. This 

 herb is added to many compounds on account of its 

 carminative properties and its pleasant taste. The 

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

 doses of a wineglassful or less as may be required. For 

 infantile troubles generally the sweetened infusion is an 

 excellent remedy. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, J-i drachm. 



SPEEDWELL. Veronica officinalis. 



Part used— Herb. 



Action — Alterative, expectorant, diuretic. Useful in 

 coughs, catarrhs, &c. It promotes menstruation and is 

 a simple and effective remedy in skin diseases. 



SPIKENARD. Aralia racemosa. 



Synonym — Spignet, Pettymorrel, Indian Spikenard, 

 American Spikenard. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Alterative, diaphoretic. Used in rheumatic, 

 pulmonary, syphilitic and cutaneous disorders. The 



