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benefit in epilepsy resulting from injury, the dose being 

 1-5 drops, administered with great caution. 



Distinctive character The root is white, or yel- 

 lowish when dried, spindle-shaped, containing a milky 

 juice which, in the fresh root, exudes in scattered drops 

 that quickly turn orange when the root is broken. 

 Exceedingly poisonous, and should not be used except 

 under a doctor's order. 



WATER FENNEL. 



Oeaanthe Phellandrlum, Lamk. 



N.O. Umbettifer*. 

 Syn. Phelltindnum aqnaticum, Linn. 



Part used Fruit. 



Action Expectorant, alterative, diuretic. In chronic 

 affections of the air passages, such as asthma, laryngitis, 

 catarrh, &c., this is considered to have a beneficial 

 effect. The powder may be given in doses of 4-5 grains, 

 cautiously administered, as large doses produce dizzi- 

 ness, pains in head, and other undesirable symptoms, 

 Dr. Turnbull, of Liverpool, recommends it highly in 

 bronchitis to relieve cough, ease expectoration, and 

 produce sleep. 



Distinctive character The fruit is oblong, about 

 i inch long and i^ inch in diameter, tapering a little 

 towards the apex, and crowned with four minute, subu- 

 late teeth. There are four vittae (oil cells) on the 

 convex surface, and two on the flat surface of each 

 half fruit. Taste, acrid. Odour, strong, aromatic, and 

 characteristic. 



WATER GERMANDER. 



Teucrlum Scordlum, Linn. 



N.O. Labiate. 

 Part used Herb. 



Action Antiseptic, diaphoretic, stimulant. Will be 

 found an excellent remedy in all inflammatory diseases. 



