The American practice condensed, or The family physician : being the scientific system of medicine ... . o recommended for colic,flatulence, and lung complaints. I sometimes add it to our pulmonic syrupand give a strong tea in pleurisy. No. 2. Chamomile. (Anthemis Nobilis.) Name.— Locality.—Chamomile is a perennial plant, indigenous in the south ofEngland, but cultivated in our gardens for medical purposes. Properties.—Chamomile flowers are anti-spasmodic, carminative, tonicdpc. They enter into one of our pectoral preparations ; also into our restora-tive cordial. C
The American practice condensed, or The family physician : being the scientific system of medicine ... . o recommended for colic,flatulence, and lung complaints. I sometimes add it to our pulmonic syrupand give a strong tea in pleurisy. No. 2. Chamomile. (Anthemis Nobilis.) Name.— Locality.—Chamomile is a perennial plant, indigenous in the south ofEngland, but cultivated in our gardens for medical purposes. Properties.—Chamomile flowers are anti-spasmodic, carminative, tonicdpc. They enter into one of our pectoral preparations ; also into our restora-tive cordial. Chamomile down with milk, and applied to neck cured her of a painful glandular swelling proceeding from cold. Employment.—These flowers may be given in infusion or tea, whichmay be drank warm, to promote the action of emetics. It may be taken inwine in case of debility, and in the form of tea in pulmonary complaints ;and, boiled in vinegar, may be used as a •fomentation in painful glandularcwellings. They give out their virtues both to water and spirits. Pi o c H -r o.
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