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Marsh Mallow. { Kosteletzkj'k virginica. ) Syrup for colds, 

 coughs and sore throats. 



Mercury. (Mercurialis annua. Linn.) Decoction good for 

 liver complaint and constipation. 



Nettle. (Urtica urens. Linn ) The young shoots in spring 

 are eaten as a vegetable and are a bloodpurifier. 



Papaw. (Carica Papaya. Linn.) Sap and fruit produce 

 pepsine, a digestive, and the leaves are popularh- believed to 

 have curative powers in rheumatism when externally applied. 



Pride of India ( Melia Azedarach. Linn.) The bark is a 

 powerful astringent and is useful in diarrhoea and dysentery. 



Plantain. (Plantago major. . Linn.) Leaves make a cool- 

 ing laxative; bruised they are very healing on sores and bruises; 

 they are also steeped in hot water as a drink. The plant is 

 popularly called " Ribwort," is a most valuable herb and is 

 highly prized. 



Opium Poppy. (Papaver somniferum. Linn.) The seed- 

 heads are used as a fomentation for neuralgia, and when 

 placed in open-work bags induce sleep. 



Prickl}' Poppy. (Argemone mexicana. Linn.) The juice 

 is said to be good for inflamed or diseased eyes. 



Prickly Pear. (Opuntia coccinifolia. Mill.) The leaves 



or stalks of this species peeled and soaked are diuretic and are 

 much used by the old natives. 



Pomegranite. (Punica Granatum. Linn.) The bark is a 

 powerful tonic and astringent. 



Pluchea. (Pluchea odorata. Cass.) Leaves are used as a 

 tonic. 



Palmetto. (Sabal Palmetto. Lodd.) An intoxicating 

 beverage formerly made largely, but scarcely obtainable now, 

 called "Bibey," was distilled from its berries. Leaves are 

 used for manufacturing fancy articles. 



Pink-root. (Dianthus Caryophyllus. ) Decuction from root 

 used as a vermifuge. 



