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similar to those of H. perforatum L., which is used in hysteria, mania, 
dysentery, gravel, hemorrhages, worms, lung troubles, jaundice, etc. 
The following species occur in the State : H. multilum L., H. anagal- 
loides C. and S. (false pimpernel), and H. formosum scouleri Coulter. 
440. Hypericum concinnum Bentli. St. John’s wort. Hypericacece. 
Extensive popular medicinal use. Carried as an amulet to ward off 
lightning and to reveal hidden or lost property. 
441. Hyssopus officinalis L. Hyssop. Labiatce. 
A familiar European pot herb grown in gardens. The infusion is 
used in chronic catarrh, especially in the aged. 
442. Iberis species. Crucifer on. 
European plants readily introduced. Used medicinally. 
443. Iberis amara L. Bitter candy-tuft. Cruciferce. 
Introduced plant. Used by the ancients in rheumatism, gout and 
other diseases; useful in cardiac hypertrophy, asthma and in bron- 
chitis. 
444. Ilex species. Holly, llicacece. 
The hollys are extensively cultivated as ornamental plants. Several 
species are used medicinally in gout, catarrh, pleurisy, smallpox, etc. 
(U. S. Disp.) 
445. Ilex paraguayensis St. Hil. Mate. Paraguay tea. llicacece. 
Well known medicinally. Contains theine. (U. S. Disp. and Texts 
on Materia Medica.) (Proc. A. Ph. A. 26: 299, 1878.) 
446. Illicium verum and I. religiosum Sieb. Star anise. Mag- 
noliacece. 
Well known medicinally. Used as a spice and condiment. (U. S. 
Disp.) 
447. Imperatoria osthruthium L. Master-wort. Umbelliferce. 
A European plant readily cultivated. Formerly much used in a 
variety of ailments, and because of its reputed value was given the 
name of divinum remedium. It has only slight stimulating properties, 
and is no longer used by physicians. 
448. Inula helenium L. Elecampane. Compositce. 
Well known medicinally. Readily cultivated. Tonic, diaphoretic, 
expectorant, emmenagogue. (U. S. Disp.) 
449. Ipomceia species. Bindweeds. Convolvulacece. 
Numerous introduced species and varieties are cultivated in the 
State as ornamental climbing plants. The roots and leaves of some 
species are used medicinally, largely for the laxative properties. I. 
tuberosa furnishes scammony. The large tuberous roots of I. pandu- 
