154 TAPIOCA — TEA — THIMBLEWEED. 



female disorders, such as hysteria, nausea, &c, and in 

 kidney weakness. The infusion of i ounce to a pint of 

 boiling water should be taken in teacupful doses night 

 and morning fasting, for worms. In other complaints, a 

 wineglassful repeated frequently. 



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



TAPIOCA. Jatropha Manihot. 



Synonym — Manihot, Mandioc, Tapioca Meal, Bra- 

 zilian Arrowroot, Cassava Starch, Manihot utilissima, 

 Janipha Manihot. 



Part used — Rootstarch. 



Action — Nutritive, demulcent. It makes an excellent 

 article of diet for infants and invalids, and may be 

 sweetened or used in combination with fruits, preserves, 

 wines or spices. 



TEA. Camellia Thea. 



Synonym — Thea Chinensis, Camellia Theifera. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Stimulant, astringent. Tea is perhaps the 

 most important article in the domestic economy where 

 the freshly made infusion forms the beverage at one or 

 more meals during the day. Its general effect is stimu- 

 lating and it also acts as a nerve sedative and frequently 

 relieves headache. Occasionally it causes unpleasant 

 nervous and digestive disturbances. 



THIMBLEWEED. Rudbeckia laclnlata. 



Synonym — Tall Coneflower, Conedisk Sunflower. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Diuretic, tonic. Useful in urinary diseases, 

 depending upon renal secretion, and is highly recom- 

 mended in strangury, and wasting diseases of kidneys. 

 The decoction may be taken freely. 



