WOODRUFF — WOOD SAGE — WOOD-SORREL. 1 69 



WOODRUFF. Asperula odorata. 



Synonym — Woodroot. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action— Diuretic, tonic. Useful for removing biliary 

 obstructions of liver, &c, and is strengthening to the 

 stomach. 



WOOD SAGE. Teacrium scorodoaia. 



Synonym — Garlic Sage. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Diaphoretic, astringent, emmenagogue, tonic. 

 Used in fevers, colds, inflammations, and in obstructed 

 menstruation. The infusion of i ounce in a pint of 

 boiling water is taken warm in wineglassful doses. 



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



WOOD -SORREL. Oxalis Acetosella. 



Synonym — Common Wood-Sorrel. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Diuretic, refrigerant. Reputed of value in 

 febrile diseases, urinary affections, catarrh, gonorrhoea, 

 and hemorrhages. The herb may be infused with 

 water or boiled in milk and administered freely, although 

 excess should be guarded against. 



WORMSEED. Chenopodium anthelminticum. 



Synonym — American Wormseed, Chenopodium 

 ambrosioides. 



Part used — Seed. 



Action — Anthelmintic, antispasmodic. Chiefly used 

 to expel intestinal worms. It should be given at bed- 

 time and in the morning before food for two or three 

 days, followed by some cathartic. 



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

 Oil : Dose, 2-10 drops. 



