The American practice condensed, or The family physician : being the scientific system of medicine ... . 03 .a 0 ICA. Gt>3 leaves deeply serrated, veined, wrinkled, and hoary, in pairs, standingupon long, thick and broad footstalks ; flowers white ; calyx cutinto tun (segments. ^ Locality. -Tins is a native plant of Europe, but flourishes well withU£, and is found growing along fences and road-sides. Properties—It is2>ectoral and tonic, and is a very excellent remedyin colds, coughs, and all pulmonary affections. It is very good in con-sumption and pneumonia. It enters into the pulmonary
The American practice condensed, or The family physician : being the scientific system of medicine ... . 03 .a 0 ICA. Gt>3 leaves deeply serrated, veined, wrinkled, and hoary, in pairs, standingupon long, thick and broad footstalks ; flowers white ; calyx cutinto tun (segments. ^ Locality. -Tins is a native plant of Europe, but flourishes well withU£, and is found growing along fences and road-sides. Properties—It is2>ectoral and tonic, and is a very excellent remedyin colds, coughs, and all pulmonary affections. It is very good in con-sumption and pneumonia. It enters into the pulmonary balsam, whichconstitutes an exceedingly valuable preparation in ail pulmonary diseases. Employment.— Itis most generaliy given in the form of syrup andinfusionor tea. It is used also in the form of syrup, tor colds and coughs. No. 67. Peppermint. {Martha PiperitaX) The Leaves and Name.—Peppermint. Locality.—This plant is indigenous to Europe, but is cultivated inour gardens for medical use. Properties.—This plant possesses decided stimulant, sudorific, anti-spasmodic, pungen
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