MOUNTAIN GRAPE MOUNTAIN LAUREL. igi 



MOUNTAIN GRAPE. Berberls Aqulfolium, Pursh. 



N.O. Bcrberidacta. 

 Syn. Oregon Grape, Holly-leaved Berberry. 



Part used Root. 



Action Alterative, tonic. Has been justly extolled 

 as an alterative and tonic, as it improves digestion and 

 absorption, and is useful in most diseases arising from 

 impurity of blood. In syphilitic and scrofulous con- 

 ditions and skin diseases of a scaly character it may be 

 used with advantage. In chronic constipation it is 

 generally used in conjunction with Cascara Sagrada. 



Preparation Fluid extract : Dose, 10-30 drops. 



Distinctive character The root occurs in pieces 

 averaging about f-i inch in diameter, with a thin, 

 greyish yellowish brown bark, internally greenish 

 yellow, and a hard yellowish wood with numerous 

 medullary rays and very short, broken, white, waved 

 lines between them. The rhizomatous part has a small 

 pith. Taste, bitter. Odour, none. 



MOUNTAIN LAUREL. Kalmia latlfolia, Linn. 



N.O. EncacecB. 



Syn. Sheep Laurel, Lambkill, Spoonwood, Kalmia. 

 Part used Leaves. 



Action Cardiac sedative, astringent, alterative. 

 Large doses produce symptoms of narcotic poisoning, 

 but moderate doses 10-30 grains are valuable in all 

 febrile complaints and inflammatory diseases. It is 

 regarded as a most efficient remedy in syphilitic dis- 

 orders, and useful in overcoming obstinate chronic 

 irritation of the mucous membrane. It is also employed 

 with benefit in active haemorrhages, diarrhoea, and 

 dysentery. The decoction of i ounce in a quart of 



