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LIFE EVERLASTING, PEARL FLOWERED. 



Gnaphalium margueritaceum. 

 Synonym — Pearlflower. 



Part used — Herb. 



For action and uses see Life Everlasting. 



PINE, WHITE. Pinus Strobus. 



Part used — Bark. 



Action — Expectorant, diuretic, demulcent. Owing 

 to its balsamic properties it is used for the relief of 

 coughs, colds, and chest diseases generally. It seems 

 also to exert a favourable influence upon the urinary 

 apparatus. The compound syrup is the popular form 

 of administration, and is made from Wild Cherry, 

 Bloodroot, Balm of Gilead, &c. 



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



Acacia. Synonym — Acacia arabica, Acacia vera. 



Aconite. Preparation — Liniment B.P. 



Amaranth. Synonym — Amaranthus melancholicus. 



Angelica. Synonym — Angelica officinalis, Garden 

 Angelica. 



Angustura. Synonym — Galipea officinalis. 



Avens, Water. Synonym — Geum rivale. 



Belladonna. Preparations — Alcoholic extract, B.P. : 

 Dose, £-1 grain. Green extract, B.P. : Dose, J-i 

 grain. Liniment B.P. Juice B.P. : Dose, 5-15 

 drops. 



Birthwort. Synonym — Aristolochia Clematitis. 

 Blackberry. Synonym — Rubus fructicosus. 

 Broom. Preparation — JuiceB.P.: Dose, 1-2 drachms. 

 Bryony, White. Synonym — Bryonia dioica. 



