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stimulating aromatic used in treatment of dyspepsia 

 and colic. 



79. Collinsonia canadensis L. (Rich-weed). A hot infusion of 



the root is used in the treatment of fever. It is tonic, 

 diuretic and diaphoretic. 



80. Solanum Dulcamara L. (Bittersweet). The stem and 



branches are used for making the powdered substance, 

 extract, decoction, etc. It produces diuresis and stimu- 

 lates the sweat glands. In large doses it is sedative and 

 hypnotic. However, it is used chiefly in the treatment 

 of skin diseases. 



81. Solanum carolinense L. (Horse Nettle). The dried fruits 



have properties similar to 5. Dulcamara. 



82. Datura Stramonium L. (Stramonium). See List I. 



83. Verbascum Thapsus L. (Common Mullein). The flowers 



have been used to relieve tubercular coughs, but it is of 

 little value apparently. The leaves are mucilaginous and 

 are used as a demulcent. 



84. Chelone glabra L. (Balmony). The herb is used as a bitter 



tonic. 



85. Veronica virginica L. (Culver's Physic). The powdered 



rhizome and roots act as a cathartic and emetic. Admin- 

 istered in substance or as a fluidextract. 



86. Plantago major L. (Common Plantain). The leaves applied 



whole or as a poultice are sometimes used to stay a hem- 

 orrhage and also are applied to stimulate healing of 

 epidermal sores. 



87. Mitchella repens L. (Partridge Berry). An infusion of the 



stem and leaves has diuretic and tonic qualities. 



88. Cephalanthus occidentalis L. (Buttonbush). The bark of 



the root is used for treatment of colds. 



89. Viburnum Opulus L. (High-Bush Cranberry), and V. pruni- 



folium L. (Black Haw). See List I. 



90. Lobelia inflata L. (Indian Tobacco). See List I. 



9L Eupatorium purpureum L. (Joe-Pye Weed). The roots and 

 leaves have diuretic properties. 



92. Eupatorium perfoliatum L. (Boneset). An infusion of the 



leaves and flowering tops is tonic, in large doses laxative. 

 It is used mostly to abort incipient colds. 



93. Erigeron annuus (L.) Pers. (Daisy Fleabane). An infusion 



