WILD CHERRY WILD INDIGO. 2QQ 



WILD CHERRY. Prunus serotina, Ehrh. 



N.O. Rosacea. 

 Syn. Virginian Prune, Cerasus serotina, Lois. 



Part used Bark. 



Action Astringent, tonic, pectoral, sedative. Used 

 as a tonic in convalescence from fevers, &c. Also as 

 a valuable remedy in catarrhal affections ; given in 

 consumption, nervous cough, whooping cough, and 

 dyspepsia. 



Preparations Fluid extract : Dose, ^-i drachm. 

 Syrup B.P. and U.S. P. : Dose, 1-4 drachms. Tincture 

 B.P. ; Dose, -1 drachm. Infusion U.S. P. : Dose, 2 

 ounces. Prunin : Dose, 1-3 grains. 



Distinctive character The bark occurs in curved 

 or flat pieces A inch or more thick, externally smooth, 

 greenish brown or yellowish brown and glossy ; or if 

 from older trees rust-brown, uneven and deprived of 

 most of the corky layer. Fracture short, granular, 

 radiately striate, under surface often porous, with a net- 

 work of fibres. When soaked in water it gives off 

 a bitter-almond odour. Taste, bitter, astringent, and 

 aromatic. 



WILD INDIGO. Baptisla tlactoria, R. Br. 



N.O. Leguminosa. 



Syn. Baptisia, Indigoweed, Sophora tinctoria, Linn., 

 Podalyria tinctoria, Michx. 



Parts used Root, leaves. 



Action Antiseptic, stimulant, purgative, emmena- 

 gogue. In small doses is a mild laxative ; in large, a 

 powerful cathartic. Used in rheumatism, scarlatina, &c., 

 and as an antiseptic injection in foul discharges. A 

 decoction of i ounce in a quart of water boiled down 

 to a pint is taken in tablespoonful doses. An ointment 



