WILLOW — WINTER'S BARK — WINTER CHERRY. 167 



WILLOW, WHITE. Salix alba. 



Synonym — European Willow. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Tonic, antiperiodic, astringent. Has been 

 used with benefit in febrile diseases of rheumatic or 

 gouty origin, also in diarrhoea and dysentery. The 

 usual form of administration is the decoction, given in 

 wineglassful doses 4-5 times a day. 



WINTER'S BARK. Dritnys Winterl. 



Synonym — Wintera, Winter's Cinnamom, True 

 Winter's Bark, Wintera aromatica. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Stimulant, aromatic, stomachic. This bark 

 has been highly recommended in indigestion, flatulence, 

 colic, &c, and also as an antiscorbutic. The powdered 

 bark is given in doses of 30 grains. An infusion made 

 from 1 ounce of bark in a pint of boiling water is given 

 in wineglassful doses. 



WINTER CHERRY. Physalls Alkekengi. 



Synonym — Alkekengi, Strawberry Tomato. 



Part used — Berries. 



Action — Diuretic, febrifuge. Has been employed 

 with success in intermittent fevers, also in urinary 

 disorders caused by rheumatism and gout. 



WINTERGREEN. Gaultherla procumbens. 



Synonym — Teaberry. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Aromatic, astringent, stimulant. A very valu- 

 able remedy in the treatment of rheumatism, for which 

 it is often used, especially in combination with other 



