The American practice condensed, or The family physician : being the scientific system of medicine ... . 3. 8 ??a 0 u 3 cm VECETADLE MATERIA MEDiCA. 661 Locality.—It is found in pastures, fields, and along road sides. Properties.— Deobstruent, diuretic, herpetic, subtonic, is much used in liver complains, dropsy, jaundice, hypochondria,and obstructions. Employment.—I consider this plant one of the most valuable in themateria medica. It exerts a sure and efficacious effect upon the liver,removing obstructions. It enters into the hepatic pills. It is also excel-lent for the gravel an
The American practice condensed, or The family physician : being the scientific system of medicine ... . 3. 8 ??a 0 u 3 cm VECETADLE MATERIA MEDiCA. 661 Locality.—It is found in pastures, fields, and along road sides. Properties.— Deobstruent, diuretic, herpetic, subtonic, is much used in liver complains, dropsy, jaundice, hypochondria,and obstructions. Employment.—I consider this plant one of the most valuable in themateria medica. It exerts a sure and efficacious effect upon the liver,removing obstructions. It enters into the hepatic pills. It is also excel-lent for the gravel and kidney complaints, and may be taken in the formof tea freely. The inspissated juice of the plant is the best form to give it. No. 61. Lobelia. {Lobelia Liflata.) Tin: Seeds, heaves, and Capsules. Common Names.—Common Lobelia, Indian Tobacco. Emetic-weed, Wild Tobacco,Puke-weed, Asthma-weed, &o. Description.—A biennial plant, one or two feet high, pale blueflow-er, capsule contains numerous small seeds. The taste of the leaves isnauseous, and excites vomiting, something like common t
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