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and in diarrhoea. Rice-water, made in a similar manner 

 to Barley-water is used as a soothing, nourishing 

 drink in febrile diseases and inflammatory states of 

 intestines. 



ROSE, PALE. Rosa ceatifolia, Linn. 



N.O. Rosacea. 

 Syn. Cabbage Rose, Hundred-leaved Rose. 



Part used Flower petals. 



Action Aperient. Seldom, if ever, used internally. 

 On account of its fragrancy it is used in France for 

 distillation of Rosewater. 



Distinctive character The petals are pink, whitish 

 towards the base, and are usually supplied free from the 

 calyx. The odour is that of the Cabbage Rose. Taste, 

 slightly astringent and sweet. 



ROSE, RED. Rosa Qallica, Linn. 



N.O. Rosacea. 

 Syn. Rose Flowers. 



Part used Petals. 



Action Tonic, astringent. Seldom used internally. 

 The infusion is used as a flavouring for other medicines 

 or as a lotion in ophthalmia, &c. The confection is 

 mostly used in pill-making. 



Preparations Rose-water B.P. : Dose, 1-2 ounces. 

 Fluid extract : Dose, -J-i drachm. Confection B.P. and 

 U.S. P. : Dose, 2-4 drachms. Infusion, acid, B.P. : Dose, 

 $-1 ounce. Syrup U.S. P. 



The oil distilled from the fresh flowers of Rosa 

 damasccna, Mill., is the official Otto of Rose Ol. Rosae 

 B.P. 



Distinctive character The Red Rose flowers con- 

 sist of the unopened flowerbuds with the calyx re- 



