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shaped below, and deeply toothed. Stipules lanceolate, 

 obtuse. Flowers yellow, on solitary stalks. Calyx five- 

 toothed, with linear lanceolate teeth nearly as long as 

 the petals, which are orbiculate. Taste, astringent. 

 Odour, none. 



FLEABANE. Erigeron Canadense, Linn. 



N.O. Composite. 

 Syn. Canada Fleabane, Coltstail, Prideweed. 



Parts used Herb, seeds. 



Action Astringent, diuretic, tonic. Considered 

 efficient in diarrhoea, gravel, and in many kidney affec- 

 tions. The infusion is very serviceable in such cases, 

 given in doses of a wineglassful to a teacupful. It owes 

 its virtues to a volatile oil. 



Preparations Oil : Dose, 2-5 drops. Fluid extract : 

 Dose, -1 drachm. 



Distinctive character Stem unbranched, leaves 

 oblanceolate and short-stalked below, with five teeth, 

 upper becoming linear and entire, usually 1-2 inches. 

 Flowerheads numerous, bell-shaped, about ^ inch long 

 and broad, whitish, shorter than the involucre, recep- 

 tacle naked, fruits (achenes) flat, with fine bristly pappus. 

 Taste, astringent, aromatic and bitter. Odour, slight. 



FLUELLIN. Linaria vulgarts, Mill. 



N.O. Scrophulariocea. 

 Syn. Toadflax, Flaxweed. 



Part used Herb. 



Action Astringent, hepatic, detergent. Is recom- 

 mended as an alterative in jaundice, liver and skin 

 diseases and scrofula. An ointment made from the 

 fresh plant forms a good application for piles. An 

 infusion of i ounce to a pint of water is taken in the 

 usual way. 



