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ending abruptly below, and laterally branched at the 

 base, the roots enlarging downwards from J- inch in 

 diameter, dark greyish brown, striated longitudinally ; 

 transverse section showing concentric lines and radiate 

 structure, variegated with dark grey and white, and 

 a small central pith. Fracture rough and fibrous. 

 Taste, bitter and then acrid. Odour, none. 



RUE. Ruta graveolens, Linn. 



N.O. Rutacta. 



Syn, Garden Rue, Herb of Grace, Herbygrass. 

 Part used Herb. 



Action Stimulant, antispasmodic, emmenagogue. 

 It is chiefly used in suppression of the menses, but 

 should not be taken in large doses, as it is liable to pro- 

 duce inflammation and nerve derangements. For 

 hysteria, amenorrhoea, &c., it will be found valuable. 

 The infusion of i ounce to a pint of water is taken in 

 cupful doses. 



Preparations Powdered herb : Dose, 15-30 grains. 

 Fluid extract : Dose, ^-i drachm. 



Distinctive character Stem cylindrical, branched, 

 smooth. Leaves alternate, bipinnate, with oblanceo- 

 late segments, wedge-shaped below, with numerous 

 immersed, translucent, small, round oil-glands. Flowers 

 yellow, with five wavy petals incurved at the tips, and 

 a gland-dotted ovary, situated on a disk. Taste, pungent, 

 aromatic. Odour, characteristic. 



RUPTUREWORT. fferniaria glabra, Linn. 



N.O. Caryophyllcicea. 

 Part used Herb. 



Action Astringent, diuretic. Used in catarrhal 

 affections of the bladder. 



Distinctive character Stem slender, herbaceous, 

 clothed with minute decurved hairs. Leaves opposite, 



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