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used in gonorrhoea and gleet with advantage. In urinary 

 incontinence, the effect of cystic irritation, it is a very 

 serviceable remedy. The ashes of this plant are very 

 valuable in acidity of the stomach, dyspepsia, &c., taken 

 in doses of 3-10 grains. 



Preparation Fluid extract : Dose, J-i drachm. 



Distinctive character Stems branched, jointed, 

 brittle, many angled 6-19 without leaves but with 

 sheaths at the joints, the teeth of which are long and 

 acute and one ribbed at the top, the branches with 

 rough sharp angles. Taste and odour, none. Joints 

 about i inch long and A-iV inch in diameter. 



HOUNDSTONGUE. Cynoglossum offlcinale, Linn. 



N.O. Boraginacea. 

 Syn. Dogstongue. 



Part used Herb. 



Action Anodyne, demulcent, astringent. Has been 

 employed in coughs, colds, catarrhs, diarrhoea, and 

 dysentery. Is very soothing to the digestive organs and 

 relieves piles. Often used externally and internally at 

 the same time. 



HOUSELEEK. Sempervlvum tectorum, Linn. 



N.O. Crassulacea. 



Syn. Common Houseleek, Sengreen, Joubarbe de$ 

 toits (Fr.). 



Part used Fresh leaves. 



Action Refrigerant, astringent. The fresh leaves 

 are bruised and applied as a poultice in inflammatory 



