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42. Baptisia tinctoria (L.) R. Br. (Wild Indigo). The root pre- 



pared as a decoction or tincture acts as a violent emetic 

 and cathartic. It also is used externally in lotions and 

 ointments for chronic ulcers. 



43. Cytisus Scoparius (L.) Link (Scotch Broom). A decoction 



of the tops of the plants has diuretic properties. Sparte- 

 ine, one of the active principles, affects the heart and 

 circulation and is sometimes used as a heart regulator. 



44. Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam. (Yellow Melilot) and .1/. alba 



Desr. (White Melilot). The dried leaves and flowering 

 tops are prepared as a poultice to relieve pain. 



45. Geranium macidatum L. (Wild Cranesbillj. The rhizome is 



administered as the powdered drug, or prepared by de- 

 coction. It is astringent and is useful in relieving internal 

 hemorrhages. 



46. Ailanthus glandulosa Desf. (Tree of Heaven). The powdered 



bark is used as a nerve depressant. It owes its properties 

 to a volatile oil. 



47. Poly gala Senega L. (Seneca Snakeroot). See Senega, List I. 



48. Mercurialis annua L. (Mercury). Used as an alterative in 



syphilis. It is also used as a purge. 



49. Euphorbia Ipecacuanhae L. (Wild Ipecac). The root had 



emetic properties. 



50. Rhtis glabra L. (Smooth Sumach). An infusion of the fruits 



is astringent and refrigerant and used as a gargle in 

 acute inflammation of the throat. 

 5L Acer rubrum L. (Swamp Maple). The bark is a mild astrin- 

 gent and was used by the Indians as a wash for sore eyes. 



52. Impatiens pallida Nutt. (Pale Touch-Me-Not), also /. 



biflora Walt. (Spotted Touch-Me-Not). An infusion of 

 the plant is used as a diuretic. The fresh juice is reputed 

 to soothe the effects of ivy poisoning. 



53. Ceanothus americanus L. (New Jersey Tea). The root has 



astringent properties due to a high tannin content. The 

 leaves were substituted for tea during the Revolution. 



54. Psedera quinquefolia (L.) Greene (Virginia Creeper). A 



fiuide.xtract of the leaves has diuretic and refrigerant 

 properties which are due to the presence of tartaric acid 

 and tartrates. 



55. l^ilia americana L. (Basswood, Linden), and other species 



