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Red Clover. (Trifolium pratense. Linn.) A tea made 

 from the flowers of this plant is diuretic; a vermifuge and good 

 in urinary complaints. 



Dandelion. (Taraxacum Dens-leonis. Desf. ) It is a good 

 tonic and the roots roasted and ground are a substitute for 

 coffee. 



Dock. (Rumex obtusifolia. L,inn.) Its leaves assuage the 

 irritation caused b}' insect stings. 



Daturra, or Thron Apple. (Datura Stramonium. Linn.) 

 The leaves smoked are a remedy for asthma. The berry is 

 poisonous. 



Elderberry. (Sambucus nigra. Linn. ) A lotion and cool- 

 ing ointment is made from its flowers. If sufficient berries are 

 spared from birds, an excellent wine can be made from them; 

 such a wine is used by the poor in England. 



Fever-few. (Pyrethrum parthenicum. Wild.) Atonic is 

 made from the plant, which is used in fever. 



Ginger. (Zinghiber officinale. Rose.) A tea made from 

 the root is used for colic, spasms, and wind. 



Horse-radish Tree. (Morninga Pterygosperma, Gaert) 

 Though not properly medicinal, yet its oil is in demand by 

 watch-makers, and is known as Ben oil. 



The other species. (Moringa aptere,) is the source of the Oil 

 of Ben. 



Horehound (Marrubium vulgare. Linn.) Infusion of leaves 

 is good for coughs and colds. 



Ipecacuanah. ( Asclepias curassaivica. Linn.) Emetic. 



Milk Weed. (Asclepias. Linn.) In urinary disease leaves 

 and juice are used as a poultice on the loins 



Ipomaea. All the family of this genus possess more or less 

 the properties of jalap as purgative in their roots. 



Jalap. (Jatropha Curcas. Linn.) A violent purgative 



Mullein. (Verbascum Thapsus. Linn.) Leaves smoked 

 with tobacco for asthma and neuralgia. 



