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29. Caulophyllum thalictroides (L.) Michx. (Pappoose Root). 



The fluidextract of the rhizome and roots has been used 

 in treatment of hysteria, and also in uterine diseases. 



30. Berheris vulgaris L. (Common Barberry). The root, con- 



taining berberine among other alkaloids, is used as a 

 tonic. 



31. Sassafras variifolium (Salisb.) Ktze. (Sassafras). The oil 



distilled from the root is used as a flavoring, chiefly to 

 disguise the presence of disagreeable drugs. The pith 

 contains a gum which forms a mucilage with water and 

 is used to soothe inflamed eyes or as a medium for the 

 application of other drugs. 



32. Sangiiinaria canadensis L. (Blood Root). A tincture of the 



rhizome is used as an expectorant in bronchitis. In 

 larger doses it is emetic. Applied locally it is used to 

 stimulate indolent ulcers and as a remedy for fungus 

 diseases. 



33. Chelidonium majus L. (Great Celandine). An infusion of 



the plant has sedative properties. The fresh juice (latex) 

 has been used in treatment of skin diseases. 



34. Capsella Bursa-pastoris (L.) Medic. (Shepherd's Purse). 



The plant is diuretic and tonic. 



35. Heuchera americana L. (Common Alum Root). The root 



contains a high tannin content and is therefore an ex- 

 cellent astringent. 



36. Hydrangea arhorescens L. (Wild Hydrangea). A fluidextract 



prepared from the roots is diuretic. It is claimed to expel 

 small stones from the kidneys. 



37. Hamamelis virginiana L. (Witch Hazel). A distilled extract 



or a fluidextract of the leaves is used as an astringent 

 lotion. 



38. Potentilla canadensis L. (Cinquefoil). An infusion of the 



herb is used as an astringent. 



39. Rubus sp. (Bramble). A fluidextract or decoction or syrup 



prepared from the bark of the rhizome is used as a tonic 

 and astringent. It is used also as a household remedy for 

 diarrhea. 



40. Prunus serotina Ehrh. (Wild Black Cherry). See List I. 



41. Cassia marilandica L. (Wild Senna). Has laxative proper- 



ties. See No. 8, List I. 



