172 YERBA REUMA — YERBA SANTA — ZEDOARY. 



and nervine, and may be given in all cases of debility 

 and dyspepsia. 



Preparations — Powdered root: Dose, \- 1 drachm. 

 Fluid extract : Dose, £-t drachm. Menispermin : Dose, 

 1-4 grains. 



YERBA REUMA. Frankenla grandi folia. 



Synonym — Flux Herb. 



Part used — Herb. 



Action — Mild astringent. Is of service in diarrhoea, 

 dysentery, leucorrhcea, gonorrhoea, gleet and catarrh. 

 It may be applied locally as an injection. 



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



YERBA SANTA. Eriodlctyon glutinosum. 



Synonym — Eriodictyon, Mountain Balm, Bears- 

 weed. 



Part used — Leaves. 



Action — Aromatic, tonic, expectorant. Is highly 

 recommended for bronchitis, asthma, consumption, and 

 all similar catarrhal affections. To increase its effects 

 in asthmatic complaints it is generally combined with 

 Grindelia. An aromatic syrup is used to mask taste of 

 quinine. 



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



ZEDOARY. Curcuma Zedoarla. 



Part used — Root. 



Action — Aromatic, stimulant. Is chiefly employed 

 as a carminative and stomachic, and acts in a manner 

 very similar to Ginger, only milder. The infusion of 

 £ ounce to a pint of boiling water is given in table- 

 spoonful doses as required. 



Preparation — Fluid extract : Dose, 10-30 drops. 



