PHARMACAL PLANTS AND THEIR CULTURE. 
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367. Fabiana imbricata R. et P. Pichi. Solanacece. 
A South American shrub cultivated in southern California. It is a 
terebinthine diuretic ; it also has tonic and cholagogue properties ; 
used in the treatment of acute and chronic nasal catarrh, in jaundice, 
in dyspepsia and to increase the secretion of bile. It has been 
employed in gonorrhea and gonorrheal prostatitis. (U. S. Disp.) 
(Bailey, Cycl. Am. Hort., 570.) (Proc. A. Pli. A. 37 : 1889.) (Proc. 
A. Ph. A. 34 : 394-397, 1886.) (Am. Journ. Pharm., p. 65, 1889.) 
368. Ficus carica L. Fig. Urticacece. 
Fig culture is a most important industry in California. Numerous 
culture farms or varieties are grown. F. elastica Roxb. and F. indica 
L. are also cultivated. 
The tig is a popular fruit, has mildly laxative properties. Dried 
tigs are often chopped up with senna leaves and taken as a laxative. 
(See reports of State Horticultural Society and of the College of 
Agriculture, Univ. Calif.) (Cycl. Am. Ilort., 582-588.) 
369. Filago californica Nut. and Filago gallica L. Composite?. 
Decoction of whole plant used for fever and ague. 
370. Fragaria species. Strawberry, llosacece. 
Strawberry culture is conducted on a large scale in certain areas of 
the State. The native species are F. californica C. and S. and F. chi- 
lensis Ducli. The herb and fruit (false fruit) are old-time gout 
remedies. The fruit has refrigerant properties. Strawberries pro- 
duce symptoms of poisoning in certain susceptible individuals. 
371. Frankenia grandifolia C. and S. Salt grass. Yerba reuma. 
Frankeniaceee. 
A native herb rich in salts and tannin, employed in catarrhal 
troubles, also applied externally and used as a gargle in sore throat. 
(Am. Journ. Pharm., 23-25, 1899.) 
372. Frasera albicaulis Dougl. Gentianacece. 
This plant is poisonous. Requires further study as regards its 
medicinal properties. 
Frasera speciosa Dougl. (showy frasera) is said to be poisonr 
Other species occur in the State. The medicinal fraseras gro 
in the State ; easy of cultivation. 
373. Fraxinus americana L. and F. ornus L. Ash 
Cultivated. The bark of F. americana is usp ' 
F. ornus and other species yield the officinal 
charine exudation. Manna has mildly laxative } 
with other laxatives as an adjuvant and to disgu 
are many false mannas found upon the market, offi. 
plants. 
