152 SUNFLOWER — SWAMP-MILKWEED— TAG ALDER. 



for which it is considered a good prophylactic. An 

 infusion of ^ ounce in a pint of boiling water may be 

 taken in tablespoonful doses as required. The fresh 

 juice has been used as an application to warts and 

 corns. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 10-20 drops. 



SUNFLOWER. Hellanthus annuus. 



Synonym — Helianthus. 



Part used — Seeds. 



Action — Diuretic, expectorant. This drug has been 

 successfully used in bronchial, laryngeal and pulmonary 

 affections, coughs and colds. The following preparation 

 has been found efficacious : Sunflower seeds, 2 ounces, 

 1 quart of water; boil down to 12 ounces and strain, 

 add 6 ounces of good Holland gin and 6 ounces of sugar. 

 The dose is 1-2 teaspoonfuls 3-4 times a day. An oil 

 contained in the seeds has also been found to possess 

 similar properties, and may be given in doses of 10-15 

 drops, or more, 2-3 times a day. 



SWAMP-MILKWEED. Asclepias incarnata. 



Synonym — Swamp -Silkweed, Rose-coloured Silk- 

 weed. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Emetic, cathartic. Has been recommended 

 in rheumatic, asthmatic, and catarrhal affections and as 

 a vermifuge. It acts as a good stomachic and a quick 

 diuretic and is taken as an infusion, hot or cold, made 

 of ^ ounce of root in powder to a pint of boiling water. 

 The dose of the powder is from 15-60 grains. 



TAG ALDER. Alnus serrulata. 



Synonym — Common Alder, Smooth Alder, Red 

 Alder, Alnus rubra. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Tonic, alterative, astringent, emetic. Used 

 in syphilitic and scrofulous conditions. Also of impor- 



