. The complete herbalist : or the people their own physicians by the use of nature's remedies : describing the great curative properties found in the herbal Materia medica, Vegetable.; Botany, Medical.; Medicinal THE COMPLETE HERBALIST. 145. Rheum Palmatum. however, well known to all instructed herbalists that Rhubarb is the root of a Rheum, and that the plant from which the drug of the shops is obtained chiefly inhabits Chinese Tar- tary, and grows wild on the mountains and highlands of that section of the globe. That the truth of its botanical identity is not elicited is o
. The complete herbalist : or the people their own physicians by the use of nature's remedies : describing the great curative properties found in the herbal Materia medica, Vegetable.; Botany, Medical.; Medicinal THE COMPLETE HERBALIST. 145. Rheum Palmatum. however, well known to all instructed herbalists that Rhubarb is the root of a Rheum, and that the plant from which the drug of the shops is obtained chiefly inhabits Chinese Tar- tary, and grows wild on the mountains and highlands of that section of the globe. That the truth of its botanical identity is not elicited is owdng to a severe prohibition of the Chinese gov- ernment. Every sacrifice to obtain the true plant or the seed has been in vain. History.—There are several varieties met with in commerce termed the Rus- sian, Chinese, English, and French Rhubarb, among which the Russian is considered the best. The names are given, not that they are pro- duced in indicated countries, but of the channels by which they are thrown upon the market. Rhubarb has a peculiar aromatic odor, bit- ter, faintly astringent taste, and when chewed tinges the saliva yellow. It contains oxalate of lime in abundance. Properties and Uses.—Rhubarb is cathartic, astringent, and tonic; as a cathartic it acts by increasing the muscular action of the bowels rather than augmenting their secretions. It is much used as a laxative for infants, its mildness and tonic qualities making it peculiarly appli- cable. It is a valuable medicine. Dose.—Of the powder, as a purgative, from ten to thirty grains. As a laxative, from five to ten grains. As a tonic, from one to five grains. Of the tincture or syrup, one to two fluid drachms. ROSEMARY (RosMAumus OFFicmALis). Medicinal Part. Tlie tops. Description.—Rosemary is an erect, perennial, evergreen shrub, two to four feet high, with numerous branches of an ash color, and densely leafy. The leaves are sessile, opposite, and linear, over an inch in length, dark-green and shin
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