CLARY, SWEET CLIVERS. JI 



CLARY, SWEET. Salvla Sclarea, Linn. 



N.O. Labiate. 

 Syn. Clarry, Clear-eye. 



Parts used Leaves, herb. 



Action Antispasmodic, balsamic. This plant has 

 been used both fresh and dry. Mostly employed in 

 disordered states of digestion as a stomachic. It has 

 also been of service in kidney diseases with good results. 

 The mucilage of the seeds has been used in ophthalmic 

 disorders. 



Distinctive character Leaves large, heart-shaped, 

 pointed, wrinkled, covered with velvety hairs. Flowers 

 blue or white, with large membranous bracts longer 

 than the calyx. Taste, warm and aromatic, slightly 

 bitter. Odour, aromatic, recalling that of Tolu. 



CLIVERS. Galium Aparlne, Linn. 



N.O. Rubiacea. 



Syn. Cleavers, Goosegrass, Hayriffe, Erriffe, Bur- 

 weed, Goosebill. 



Part used Herb. 



Action Aperient, diuretic, tonic, alterative. Should 

 be given in obstruction of urinary organs, suppression 

 of urine, gravelly deposits, &c. Acts as a solvent of 

 stone in the bladder. The infusion, hot or cold, of 

 i ounce to i pint of water is taken frequently in wine- 

 glassful doses. 



Preparation Fluid extract : Dose, ^-i drachm. 



Distinctive character Stem quadrangular. Leaves 

 lanceolate, about $ inch long and inch broad, in rings 

 of six, with backward bristly hairs at the margins. Fruit 

 nearly globular, about inch in diameter, covered 

 with hooked bristles. Taste, slightly saline. Odour, 

 none. 



