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PHARMACAL PLANTS AND THEIR CULTURE. 
327. Ephedra nevadensis AVats. Gnetacece. 
Much used in Arizona as a remedy in the treatment of gonorrhea. 
The Coahilla Indians prepare a cooling drink from the dried twigs 
and leaves. The seeds are sometimes roasted and eaten. 
328. Ephedra trifurca Torr. Canutilla. Gnetacece. 
A native of Arizona, which, according to Dr. W. C. Eidenmuller of 
San Francisco, is an excellent remedy in the treatment of Bright’s 
disease. 
The exact botanical relationship of the above species of Ephedra 
should be very carefully determined, and the reputed properties of 
these plants should be very carefully investigated. Their extended, 
and evidently successful use in the treatment of gonorrhea would indi- 
cate that there may be present constituents other than tannin. 
329. Epilobium franciscanum Barbey. Willow herb. Onagracece. 
A decoction of the whole herb highly praised in inflammatory con- 
ditions of the alimentary canal. 
330. Equisetum arvense L. Scouring rush. Field horsetail. 
Equisetacece. 
Reported to be poisonous. Used medicinally, has astringent and 
stimulating properties. Used as a diuretic. 
331. Equisetum hyemale L. Scouring rush. Equisetacece. 
An infusion of the entire plant used as a diuretic in dropsical and 
renal diseases. (Am. Journ. Pharm., 419, 1886.) (Proc. A. Ph. A. 
35: 104, 1887.) 
Equisetum variegatum Schl. is used for scouring purposes by set- 
tlers, and to smooth down arrows and other woodwork by Indians. 
Used by Indians and settlers as a stimulating diuretic in renal and 
dropsical disorders. 
332. Eremocarpus (Croton) setigerus Bentli. Turkey mullein. 
Euphorbiacece. 
California Indians use the heavily-scented foliage of this plant to 
stupefy fish, hence it is sometimes called fish loco weed. Also used as 
an arrow poison. Turkeys are very fond of the seeds. Indians also 
used the bruised leaves as a counter-irritant applied to the chest to 
relieve internal pain. A decoction of the plant or leaves put in warm 
water is used as a wash in typhoid and other fevers. Much used 
as a poultice. Taste is very acrid. Poisonous. (Contrib. U. S. Nat. 
Herb. 7 : (No. 3) 363.) (Proc. A. Ph. A. 30:250, 1882.) 
333. Ergot. (See Claviceps purpurea.) 
334. Erigeron species.' Fleabanes. Com posit ce. 
E. canadensis, E. philadelphicus, E. glaucus, E. miser, E. augustatus 
and other species are common in the State. 
