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H. Annuus, Linn., (Common Sun Flower). Seed yield a valuable 

 oil, useful for lumps ; al><> has medicinal properties, 



TAweirriM* Vulgahk, Linn., (Common Tansey). A well-known 

 domestic tonic, stomachic, and anthelmintic, useful in atonic dyspepsia > 

 hysteria, and intermittents ; also in amenorrhea ; and the oil is often 

 taken to produce abortion. The seeds are most effectual as a vermi- 

 fuge. Dose of the powder from 3 ss. to 3 i., two or three times a 

 day ; infusion is the best form. For a fatal case of poisoning by the 

 oil, see Am. Jour. Med. Sci. (16, 256). 



Artemisia,! Linn., (Worm-wood). We have three species of this 

 plant, viz. the Canadensis, \\\c Caudala, and the Vulgaris; all of which 

 are bitter tonics, and might be employed where such medicines are in- 

 dicated. They are anthelmintic, stomachic, and antispasmodic, and 

 owe their virtues to an essential oil. 



Gnaphalium$ Polycephalum, Michx., (Life Everlasting Bal- 

 sam). A sweet-scented plant, employed as a popular remedy in dy- 

 sentery and other bowel affections ; an infusion of it is also used in 

 pulmonary and hemorrhagic affections ; and externally, as a fomenta- 

 tion, in bruises, local swellings, and tumors. 



Erechtites Hieracifolius, Raf., (Fire-weed). The whole plant 

 has a rank, nauseous odor, and a disagreeable, bitterish taste. In large 

 doses, emetic — employed in diarrlfcea ; the essential oil is recommend- 

 ed for piles ; and externally, fomentations with the bruised plant, in 

 cases of contusions, wounds, ulcers, etc. 



Cacalia Atriplicifolia, Linn., (Indian Plantain). The leaves are 

 sometimes used as an application to wounds. 



Senecio§ Aureus, Linn., (Life Root, Squaw Weed). This plant 

 is sometimes called Gravel Root, and by the Indians Nun-qua. It is a 

 certain diuretic and diaphoretic ; it increases the force of the circula- 

 tion, without producing any febrile symptoms ; is particularly useful in 

 cases of anemia, attended with cold extremities, and feeble circula. 

 tion; a powerful emmenagogue, when given inform of the warm infu- 

 sion ; also antispasmodic, particularly recommended where the capil- 

 lary circulation is feeble. (Graham, in N. York Jour, of Med., vol. 3, 

 p. 366). 



Arnica Mollis, Hooker, (Soft Arnica). According to Dr. Thorn- 

 son, (Lond. Disp,). the European species, (Montana,) contains an iga- 



* Name altered from the Greek athanasia, a, not, and thanatos, death, because 

 its flowers are lasting. 



t From Artemis, the Diana of the Greeks. 



t From the Greek gnaphalon, soft down, or wool. 



§ So named from Senex, an old man. 



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