170 LIVERWORT, AMERICAN LIVERWORT, ENGLISH. 



LIVERWORT, AMERICAN. 



Anemone hepatica, Linn. 



N.O. Ranunculaca. 



Syn. Kidneywort, Liverleaf, Hepatica triloba, Choisy. 

 Part used Herb. 



Action Tonic, astringent, pectoral. A mild remedy 

 in disorders of the liver, indigestion, &c. Possessing 

 pectoral properties, it may be used in coughs, bleeding 

 of the lungs, and chest diseases. The infusion of i ounce 

 to a pint of boiling water is taken in doses of tea- 

 cupful frequently. 



Preparation Fluid extract : Dose, $-2 drachms. 



Distinctive character The leaves are long-stalked, 

 leathery, smooth, dark green above, rounded, about 2 

 inches in diameter, with three broad angular lobes. 

 Flowers solitary. Fruit of several achenes. Taste, 

 slightly astringent and bitterish. Inodorous. 



LIVERWORT, ENGLISH. Peltigera canlna, Hoffm. 



N.O. Lichenes. 



Syn. Liverwort, Ground Liverwort, Lichen caninus. 

 Part used Lichen. 



Action Deobstruent, slightly purgative. Held in 

 esteem as a remedy for liver complaints, but is generally 

 combined with other remedies. Was believed to be a 

 specific against rabies, but has fallen into disuse. The 

 infusion of i ounce to a pint of boiling water is taken 

 in wineglassful doses, repeated frequently. 



Preparation Fluid extract : Dose, -2 drachms. 



Distinctive character This lichen has rounded 

 lobes, an unequal surface, and greyish colour, and is 

 downy above, but beneath is whitish, with pale nerves 

 and white rootlets. The fruit, when present, forms 

 blackish oblong spots on the tips of the upper surface. 



