158 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR, 
nervous system. Dose of the tincture, 5 to 15 drops, 
Dangerous. 1s. 6d per oz. 
CasTaneA Vesca (CHEsnuT LEaves).—Splendid remedy for 
whooping cough. Dose of fluid extract, 4 to 2 drachms, 
Safe. 9d. per oz. 
Cerium OxoLaTe.—Appears to act as a local sedative and 
afterwards upon the system as a nervine tonic. Dose: 1 to 2 
grains. Dangerous. 2s. per oz. 
CueENopopium, (Qil of Wormseed).—Used, as the name 
indicates, for worms. Dose: 5 to 10 drops. Careful use. 
1s. 6d. per oz. 
CimicirucA Exrracr (Black Cohosh).—The powder in 
conjunction with other herbs makes a good emmenagogue. 
It is also said to be good for rheumatism. Dose of extract 
10 to 80 drops. Careful use. 4s. per oz. 
Crncnona ‘Peruvian Bark)—Is the bark from which 
quinine is extracted. Itisa splendid tonic. It has also the 
reputation of being a cure for drunkenness. Dose of the 
tincture 1 to 4 teaspoonfuls. Safe. Crude best. 9d. per oz.; 
powder Is. 
Coca (Fluid Extract.j;—Prepared from the leaves of 
Erythroxylon Coca. The leaves when chewed are said to 
exert a powerfully restorative and stimulant effect. The 
South American Indians can endure fatigue for days together 
without food if they can get coca. Coca contains an alkaloid 
called cocaine, which is being employed for its anesthetic 
properties. Dose of the fluid extract, 3 to 2 teaspoonfuls. 
Safe. 1s. per oz, 
CopEIA orn Coprenia.—An alkaloid contained in opium. 
Dose: 3 to 2 grains. Very dangerous. 10s. per oz. 
Conta.—The active principle of poison or spotted hemlock. 
Dose: 1-60th to 1-15th grain. Very poisonous. 4s, per oz. 
