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valuable in chronic constipation and intestinal indi- 

 gestion. May be advantageously combined with other 

 medicines. 



Preparations Fluid extract: Dose, -1 drachm. 

 Leptandrin : Dose, -2 grains. Powdered extract 

 U.S. P. : Dose, 4 grains. Solid extract (ale.) : Dose, 

 5-10 grains. 



Distinctive character Rhizome about ^ inch in 

 diameter, showing stem bases at intervals of -i inch, 

 blackish brown, with transverse scars in rings -j 

 inch apart, and chiefly on the lower surface. Rootlets 

 wiry, brittle, having a short horny fracture and a white, 

 woody, central cord. Taste, bitterish. 



BLADDERWRACK. Fucus veslculosus, Linn. 



N.O. Alga. 



Syn. Bladder Fucus, Seawrack, Kelpware, Seaweed. 

 Part used Plant. 



Action Deobstruent, antifat. Has been employed 

 with success in obesity. The infusion of i ounce to a 

 pint of boiled water is taken in wineglassful doses, or 

 better in pill form. It influences the kidneys and acts 

 as an alterative. 



Preparations Fluid extract : Dose, $-4 drachms. 

 Solid extract : Dose, 15-30 grains. The doses should 

 be gradually increased. 



Distinctive character Frond flat, forked, blackish, 

 about ^ inch broad and i or 2 feet long, with a distinct 

 midrib and oval bladders, usually in pairs. Taste, 

 mucilaginous and saline. Odour, like seaweed. 



BLOOD ROOT. Sanguinaria Canadeosis, Linn. 



N.O. Papaverocecr. 

 Part used Root. 



Action Stimulant, tonic, expectorant. Of great 

 value in chest diseases, bleeding of the lungs, pneumonia, 



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