164 WATER GERMANDER — WATER PLANTAIN. 



WATER GERMANDER. Teucrlum scordlum. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Antiseptic, diaphoretic, stimulant. Will be 

 found an excellent remedy in all inflammatory diseases. 

 The infusion of 1 ounce of herb in a pint of boiling 

 water is taken in wineglassful doses. 



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



WATER PLANTAIN. Alisma plantago. 



Synonym — Mad-Dogweed. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Diuretic, diaphoretic. An excellent remedy 

 in gravel and other urinary and kidney diseases, where 

 there is irritation and uneasiness in passing water, 

 pains in loins, &c. The powdered leaves are given in 

 doses of 1-2 drachms, or taken in an infusion of 1 ounce 

 to a pint of boiling water in teacupful doses three or four 

 times a day. 



WHITE POND LILY. Nymphaea odorata. 



Synonym — Water Nymph, Water Cabbage. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Antiseptic, astringent, demulcent. Will be 

 found of service in bowel complaints, where an astrin- 

 gent is needed. A decoction of 1 ounce of root boiled in 

 a pint of water fo* zo minutes is taken internally in 

 wineglassful doses. For external application the decoc- 

 tion can be used as an excellent lotion for bad legs and 

 sores generally. As an injection in leucorrhcea, fluor 

 albus, and gleet, it is very useful. In putrid sore throat it 

 may be used as a gargle and it is a good wash for sore 

 eyes, ophthalmia, &c. The powder is often used as a 

 poultice, when it should be combined with equal parts 

 of crushed Linseed or powdered Slippery Elm. 



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



