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similar to those of H. perforation L., which is used in hysteria, mania, 

 dysentery, gravel, hemorrhages, worms, lung troubles, jaundice, etc. 



The following species occur in the State : H. multilum L., H. anagal- 

 loides C. and S. (false pimpernel), and H. formosum scouleri Coulter. 



440. Hypericum concinnum Benth. St. John's wort. Hypericacece. 

 Extensive popular medicinal use. Carried as an amulet to ward off 



ightning and to reveal hidden or lost property. 



441. Hyssopus officinalis L. Hyssop. Labiatce. 



A familiar European pot herb grown in gardens. The infusion is 

 used in chronic catarrh, especially in the aged. 



442. Iberis species. Cruciferce. 



European plants readily introduced. Used medicinally. 



443. Iberis amara L. Bitter candy-tuft. Cruciferce. 

 Introduced plant. Used by the ancients in rheumatism, gout and 



ther diseases; useful in cardiac hypertrophy, asthma and in bron- 

 itis. 



444. Ilex species. Holly. Ilicacece. 



The hollys are extensively cultivated as ornamental plants. Several 

 pecies are used medicinally in gout, catarrh, pleurisy, smallpox, etc. 

 (U. S. Disp.) 



445. Ilex paraguayensis St. Hil. Mate. Paraguay tea. Ilicacece. 

 Well known medicinally. Contains theine. (U. S. Disp. and Texts 



n Materia Medica.) (Proc. A. Ph. A. 26: 299, 1878.) 



446. Illicium verum and I. religiosum Sieb. Star anise. Mag- 

 liacece. 



Well known medicinally. Used as a spice and condiment. (U. S. 

 isp.) 



447. Imperatoria osthruthium L. Master-wort. Umbelliferce. 



A European plant readily cultivated. Formerly much used in a 

 ariety of ailments, and because of its reputed value was given the 

 ame of divinum remedium. It has only slight stimulating properties, 

 nd is no longer used by physicians. 



448. Inula helenium L. Elecampane. Composite. 



Well known medicinally. Readily cultivated. Tonic, diaphoretic, 

 expectorant, emmenagogue. (U. S. Disp.) 



449. Ipomceia species. Bindweeds. Convolvulacece. 

 Numerous introduced species and varieties are cultivated in the 



State as ornamental climbing plants. The roots and leaves of some 

 species are used medicinally, largely for the laxative properties. I. 

 tuberosa furnishes scammony. The large tuberous roots of I. pandu- 



