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ness of the extremities, chills, clamminess, &c., it will, 

 combined with cayenne, cause that action in the system 

 which generates heat and induces perspiration. For 

 canker of the stomach and bowels it is invaluable, being 

 an effectual deobstruent and cleanser. The powdered 

 bark is generally used in an infusion of i ounce to i pint 

 of boiling water. To promote heat it should be drunk 

 warm. The powder may also be added to poultices as 

 it has a very healing and cleansing action on all scrofu- 

 lous ulcers, sores, &c. 



Preparations Powdered bark : Dose, to i drachm. 

 Fluid extract : Dose, to i drachm. Myricin : Dose, 

 1-3 grains. 



(See also " Composition Powder.") 



Distinctive character Bark in short quilled pieces 

 about ^ inch thick, with a white, peeling epidermis, 

 covering a red -brown hard layer beneath, fracture 

 granular, slightly fibrous on the inner surface. Taste, 

 astringent, bitter, and pungent. Odour, slightly aromatic. 



BEARSFOOT. Polymnla Uvedalla, Linn. 



N.O. Composite. 



Syn. Uvedalia, Leaf Cup, Yellow Leaf Cup. 

 Part used Root. 



Action Stimulant, laxative, anodyne. Has been 

 used with good effect in congestive states of liver and 

 spleen ; also in inflamed glands and dyspepsia from 

 these causes. Used externally as a hair tonic or in 

 form of an ointment. 



Preparation Fluid extract : Dose, 15-60 drops. 



Distinctive character Root greyish brown, finely 

 furrowed longitudinally, from J- inch in diameter with 

 a tough coarsely fibrous fracture, the woody column 

 splitting up into laminae, the bark thin, brittle, easily 

 scaling off. Taste, saline, faintly bitter. Odour, none. 



