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CascARA SreacrADA, Bark A-bil. Cath. Ton. 
About the finest anti-constipation Medicine yet discovered, 
or for Rheumatism and Dyspepsia. Amer. Dec. fluid Ext. 
6d per oz. 
Catnip, Herb Nepeta cataria. Stim. Car. Sud. 
For Colds, Suppressions, Fevers, andtoinduce Perspiration ; 
excellent for Headache. Inf. Brit. and Amer. Wild and in 
Gardens. 4d per oz. 
CAYENNE Pepper, African Capsicum anuum. Stim. Car. Ton. 
The strongest and purest stimulant known, and universal 
in its application where stimulants are required, being free 
from inflammatory action. This, of course, only applies to the 
unadulterated article—that sold as Cayenne in some grocers’ 
shops generally consists of pepper, salt, logwood, red 
lead, and other ingredients. Used for Flatulence, Indigestion, 
Colic, Dysentery, Diarrhoea, and Cholera. Dose: } to 4 
teaspoonful. Pulv.-Inf. or tincture, or in Golden Syrup in 
substance. 6d per oz. 
CELEDINE, Herb Cheledonium majus Acr. Ton. Her. 
Excellent for Tetters, Ringworms, Warts, and the Itch ; 
for sore eyes and blindness as a wash; also in ointment. Cr. 
or Pulv.-Inf. or Tinct. 6d. per oz. 
Crentaury, Herb Chironia centaurium. A-bil. Ton. 
Good in Dyspepsia, Jaundice, Liver Complaints, Scurvy, 
and Scrofula, especially in children. Cr.-Dec. Pulv.-Inf. 
Brit. and Amer. Wild. 4d per oz. | 
Cuerry-[rREE Bark Prunus virginiant. Feb. A-scor. Ton. 
Excellent in compounds for purifying the Blood, and 
affections of the Bladder. Cr.-Dec. Pulv.-Inf. Brit. and 
Amer. Wild. 4d per oz. 
Crrvers, Herb Galium aparine. Relax. Diu. Sud. 
Good in Gravel, Dropsy, Fevers, Obstructions, Eruptions, 
and Scurvy. Cr. or Pulv.-Inf. in cold or hot water—if in 
