234 RASPBERRY. 



generally. It gives relief to sciatica and rheumatic 

 or gouty pains in limbs. The decoction of i ounce in a 

 pint of water is taken in wineglassful doses as required. 

 Externally this is used as an application to ulcers, 

 wounds, &c., and as a gargle in relaxed throat. A 

 poultice may be made from the herb and applied to 

 gouty swellings of joints. 



Preparation Fluid extract: Dose, -1 drachm. 



Distinctive character Stem striate, 1^-2 or 3 feet 

 high, leaves alternate, lower lyrate-pinnatifid, stalked, 

 upper sessile, bi-pinnatifid, with oblong segments deeply 

 and irregularly toothed. Flowerheads yellow. Florets 

 of the ray smooth, with deciduous pappus. Florets of 

 the disk hairy. 



RASPBERRY. Rubus Idaeus, Linn. 



N.O. Rosacea. 

 Syn. Rubus stngosus, Michx. 



Parts used Leaves, fruits. 



Action Astringent, stimulant. The infusion of I 

 ounce in a pint of boiling water is used as a general 

 gargle in sore mouths, canker of the throat, &c., and as 

 a wash for ulcers and wounds. Combined with Slippery 

 Elm the leaves form a good poultice for removing proud 

 flesh and cleansing wounds. It will be found valuable 

 in stomach complaints of children. Dr. Thomson and 

 Dr. Coffin recommend the drinking of the tea by 

 pregnant females for giving strength and rendering 

 parturition easy and speedy. It should be taken freely 

 before and during the confinement. The addition of 

 Composition Essence will form a valuable adjunct at 

 such times. This should always be taken warm. 



Preparation Fluid extract: Dose, 1-2 drachms. 



Distinctive character Leaves stalked, pinnate, 

 with two pairs of ovate leaflets, and a larger terminal 



