176 MAGNOLIA MAIDENHAIR. 



MAGNOLIA. Magnolia Virginiana, Linn. 



N.O. Magnoliacece. 



Syn. Magnolia, glaitca, Linn., also M. acuminata and 

 M. tripctata. 



Part used Bark. 



Action Stimulant, tonic, -aromatic, diaphoretic. A 

 popular remedy for rheumatism. Used also in malaria. 



Preparations Powder in warm infusion : Dose, 

 -1 drachm. Fluid extract :. Dose, -1 drachm. 



Distinctive character The bark occurs in long, 

 fibrous strips, 6-12 inches long, and f-i inch broad, with 

 the corky part removed, the outer surface rough, and 

 almost granular, and coarsely pitted, the inner surface 

 striated, but nearly smooth. Fracture shortly fibrous, 

 except the inner portion, which is formed of tough, 

 fibrous layers. Taste, slightly astringent and irritating. 

 Odour, none. 



MAIDENHAIR. Adlantum Caplllus-Veneris, Linn. 



N.O. Filices. 

 Part used Herb. 



Action Mucilaginous, pectoral, expectorant. Is used 

 as a popular cough medicine throughout most parts of 

 Europe. In France large quantities are employed in the 

 preparation of the well-known "Sirop de capillare." It 

 may be used in all coughs, throat affections, and 

 bronchial disorders. The infusion of i ounce to a pint 

 of boiling water may be taken frequently in wineglassful 

 doses. To improve taste add sugar. 



Distinctive character Stem slender, black, shining. 

 Frond repeatedly forked, bearing short, wedge-shaped 

 leaflets with forked veins, and membranous indusia 

 covering the spore-cases at the outer edge of the under 

 surface of the incised leaflets. Taste, sweetish and a 

 little astringent. Odour, weak. 



