Deschauer - Illustrated Phytotherapy Book 1

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FOREWORD
BOOK ONE of the I l l ustrated Phytotherapy i s the begi nni ng of an
Encycl opedi a of herbal therapy.
I t i s the i ntenti on of the author to publ i sh once a year one of these herb
books coveri ng i n a few years al l the herbal s that have been and are
used as medi ci nes.
Herbal therapy i s as ol d as the human race but has been for one reason
or other grossl y negl ected. To revi ve the herbal heal i ng art i s one of the
purposes of these books. Havi ng been i n the herb busi ness for over
twenty-fi ve years, the experi ence gai ned duri ng that ti me mi ght qual i fy
me to a certai n extent to compi l e these books.
Herbs are dehydrated uncul ti vated vegetabl es ri ch i n vi tami ns,
enzymes and mi neral s and are therefore extremel y val uabl e as food.
The runni ng of the human machi nery depends on food and i n the
herbal ki ngdom we fi nd the best materi al to feed our gl ands to perform
thei r functi ons properl y. A tri al of these herbs wi l l convi nce you of thei r
great val ue.
Hopi ng that my efforts wi l l hel p to spread the sci ence of herbal therapy
and thus hel p thousands and thousands of si ck peopl e to better heal th
and greater happi ness, I am,
Si ncerel y yours,
THOMAS DESCHAUER.
EXPLANATION OF ABBREVIATIONS
MEDI CAL PROPERTI ES
Abo.Aborti veA medi ci ne whi ch cl ai ms the property of causi ng
aborti on.
Aci.Aci dul ousSubstances whi ch possess a souri sh taste.
Acr.Acri dHot, bi ti ng, i rri tati ng.
Ade.Adenagi cRel i evi ng or arresti ng gl andul ar pai n.
Ale.Al exi pharmi cPrevent i ng the bad effects of poi soni ng i nwardl y.
Alt.Al terati veProduci ng a sal utary change wi thout percepti bl e
evacuati on.
Ano.AnodyneRel i evi ng pai n, or causi ng i t to cease.
Ant.Anthel mi nti cA remedy whi ch destroys or expel s worms.
Ape.Aperi entGentl y l axati ve, wi thout purgi ng.
Aph.Aphrodi si acMedi ci ne bel i eved capabl e of exci ti ng, the venereal
appeti te.
Aro.Aromati cOdori ferous, sti mul ant, spi cy, agreeabl e.
Ast.Astri ngentHavi ng the property of constri ngi ng the organi c
texture.
A-aph.Anti -aphrodi si acA substance capabl e of bl unti ng the
venereal appeti te.
A-bil.Anti -bi l i ousOpposed to bi l i ousness; acti ng on the bi l e.
A-eme.Anti -emeti cA remedy for vomi ti ng.
A-epiAnti -epi l epti cOpposed to epi l epsy; rel i evi ng fi ts.
A-hys.Anti -hysteri cA remedy for hysteri a.
A-lit.Anthi l i ti cPreventi ng the formati on of cal cul i i n the uri nary
organs.
A-per.Anti -peri odi cArresti ng morbi d peri odi cal movements.
A-phl.Anti -phl ogi sti cOpposed to i nfl ammati on.
A-rhe.Anti -rheumati cRel i evi ng, preventi ng or curi ng rheumati sm.
A-sco.Anti -scorbuti cCuri ng or preventi ng scurvy.
A-sep.Anti -septi cOpposed to putrefacti on.
A-spa.Anti -spasmodi cRel i evi ng or preventi ng spasm.
A-syp.Anti -syphi l i ti cOpposed to or curi ng venereal di seases.
A-ven.Anti -venomousUsed agai nst bi tes of venomous i nsects or
snakes, etc.
BalBal sami cMi ti gatory, heal i ng, soothi ng to i nfl amed parts.
Bit.Bi tterHavi ng a toni c effect.
Car.Carmi nati veExpel l i ng wi nd from the bowel s.
Cat.Catharti cI ncreasi ng evacuati ons from the bowel s.
CauCausti cThe property of burni ng or di sorgani zi ng ani mal
substances.
Cep.Cephal i cRel ati ng to di seases of the head.
Cho.Chol agogueI ncreasi ng the fl ow of bi l e.
Con.Condi mentI mprovi ng the savor of food, as sal t, pepper, sal ad,
etc.
Cor.Cordi al A warm stomachi c; exci ti ng the heart.
Cos.Cosmeti cUsed for i mprovi ng the compl exi on or ski n.
C-irr.Counter-i rri tantCausi ng i rri tati on i n one part to rel i eve pai n
i n another part.
Dem.Demul centSoothi ng, muci l agi nous, rel i evi ng i nfl ammati on.
Deo.DeobstruentRemovi ng obstructi on; aperi ent i n a general sense.
Dep.Depurati vePuri fyi ng the bl ood.
Des.Dessi cati veDryi ng the moi sture of wounds and ul cers.
Det.DetergentCl eansi ng of wounds, moi l s or ul cers.
Dia.Di aphoreti cProduci ng i nsensi bl e perspi rati on.
Dis.Di scuti entDi spel l i ng or resol vi ng tumors.
Diu.Di ureti cI ncreasi ng the secreti on and fl ow of uri ne.
D-uil.Depi l atoryRemovi ng superful ous hai r.
D-ter.Detersi veDetergent.
Dra.Drasti cPowerful l y catharti c.
Eme.Emeti cProduci ng or causi ng vomi ti ng.
Emm.EmmenagoguePromoti ng menstruati on.
Emo.Emol l i entSofteni ng to i nfl amed parts; soothi ng.
Ese.Escul entEatabl e as food.
E-sch.Escharoti cA substance whi ch, appl i ed to a l i vi ng part, causes
an eschar.
Exa.Exan,thematousRel ati ng to erupti on or ski n di seases of an
erupti ve nature.
Exe.Exci tantProduci ng exci tement; sti mul ant .
Exp.ExpectorantA medi ci ne capabl e of faci l i tati ng expectorati on.
Far.Fari naceousContai ni ng fari na, meal y; empl oyed as nutri ment.
Feb.Febri fugeAbati ng or dri vi ng away fever.
F-com.Femal e compl ai ntsAi l ments pecul i ar to women, as dysmen-
norhoea, amenorrhoea, etc.
Foet.Foeti dBad smel l i ng, di sgusti ng, nauseous, sti nki ng.
For.ForageUsed as food for domesti c cattl e, sheep or horses.
Fum.Fumi gati ngDi si nfecti ng by burni ng substances whi ch
counteract on noxi ous odors.
Gal.Gal actagogueFavori ng the secreti on of mi l k.
Hep.Hepati cRel ati ng to di seases of the l i ver.
Her.Herpati cRel ati ng to or curi ng erupti ons or ski n di seases, as
ri ngworm.
Hyd.HydragogueMedi ci nes that cause watery evacuati on, and
bel i eved capabl e of expel l i ng serum.
Hyp.Hypnoti cProduci ng or i nduci ng sl eep.
Ins.I nsecti ci deA substance that destroys i nsects.
Lax.Laxati veA medi ci ne that acts gentl y on the bowel s, wi thout
gri pi ng.
Len.Leni ti vePal l i ati ng or al l ayi ng i rri tati on; al so l axati ve.
Lit.Li thontrypti cMedi ci ne bel i eved to di ssol ve cal cul i i n the uri nary
organs.
Mat.Maturati ngFavori ng the maturati on or ri peni ng of tumors,
boi l s and ul cers.
Muc.Muci l agi nousGummy, Gl uti nous, vi sci d, demul cent.
Nar.Narcoti cStupefyi ng, sedati ve, poi sonous.
Nau.NauseantCausi ng i ncl i nati on to vomi t.
Nep.Nephreti cumRel ati ng to or curi ng ki dney compl ai nts.
Ner.Nervi neAl l ayi ng nervous exci tement, acti ng on the nervous
system.
Nut.Nutri ti ousHavi ng the qual i ty of nouri shi ng or sustai ni ng l i fe.
Opt.Opthal mi cumA remedy for di seases of the eye.
Orn.Ornamental Cul ti vated for ornament.
Par.Parturi entA medi ci ne that i nduces or promotes l abor or
chi l dbi rth.
Pec.Pectoral Medi ci nes consi dered proper for rel i evi ng affecti ons of
the chest.
Per.PerfumeA pl ant or substance used for i ts fragrance.
Poi.Poi sonousProduci ng death, i f taken i n i mproper doses.
Pun.PungentBi ti ng, hot, acri d; pri ckl y to the taste.
Pur.Purgati veA medi ci ne that physi cs more powerful l y than a
catharti c.
Ref.Refri gerantDepressi ng the morbi d temperature of the body;
cool i ng.
Res.Resol ventDi scuti ent; di spel l i ng or resol vi ng tumors.
Rub.Rubi faci entProduci ng or causi ng redness of the ski n.
Sac.Sacchari neContai ni ng sugar; sweeti sh.
Sad.Sal adFresh herbs eaten as condi ments or as food.
Sal.Sal i neContai ni ng or havi ng the properti es of a sal t.
Sap.SaponaceousSoapy, maki ng a l ather wi th water.
Sed.Sedati veDi rectl y depressi ng to the vi tal forces.
Sia.Si al agogueProvoki ng the secreti on of sal i va.
Ste.SternutatoryA substance whi ch provokes sneezi ng.
Sti.Sti mul antExci ti ng or i nduci ng organi c acti on of the ani mal
economy.
Sto.Stomachi cStrengtheni ng and gi vi ng tone to the stomach; toni c.
Sty.Stypti cExternal l y astri ngent; arresti ng hemorrhage or
bl eedi ng.
Sud.Sudori fi cA medi ci ne whi ch provokes sweati ng; see Di aphoreti c.
Ton.Toni cPermanentl y strengtheni ng; i n a durabl e manner
i nvi gorati ng.
Ver.Vermi fugeAnthel mi nti c; expel l i ng worms.
Ves.Vesi cantProduci ng bl i sters.
Vis.Vi sci dHavi ng a gl uti nous or ropy consi stency; tenaci ous.
Vul.Vul neraryHeal i ng to fresh cuts or wounds.
ABBREVIATIONS USED FOR
PARTS OF PLANTS AND SUBSTANCES
Ba.Bal sam Ol-re.Ol eo-resi n.
Bd.Buds. Pd.Peduncl e.
Bk.Bark. Pe.Peel.
Bs.Berries. Pi.Pith.
Bu.Bul b. Pl.Pl ant, enti re.
Ca.Capsul es. Po.Powder.
Ex.Extract. Pp.Pul p.
Fl.Fl owers. Poi.Poi son.
Ft.Fruit. Ps.Pods.
Fu.Fungus. Re.Resi n.
Gu.Gum. Rh.Rhi zome.
Gu-Re.Gum resi n. Rt.Root.
Hb.Herb. Sd.Seed.
J u.Jui ce. Sh.-Shel l .
Ke.Kernel s. St.Stem.
Ls.Leaves. Tp.Tops.
Nu.Nuts. Tw.Twi gs.
Ol Oil. Wd.Wood.
No. 1Acacia Arabica
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Gum Arabi c, Egypti an Thorn, I ndi a Gum Tree,
Babl ach Pods. Gomme Arabi que, Arabi sches Gummi , Gomma Arabi ca, Goma
Arabi ga.
HABI TAT: Southern part of Asi a and upper porti on of Afri ca.
PART USED: Jui ce or gum.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Arabi n. Ash contai ns
cal ci um, potassi um, magnesi um and traces of other
el ements.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Emo. Dem. Edi.
Flowers Dep.
Gum Arabi c i s useful i n di arrhoea, Dysentery,
catarrh, coughs, pai nful and gri pi ng stool s and al l
i nfl ammatory condi ti ons of the mucous surfaces.
When spi tti ng bl ood, di ssol ve some i n rosewater and
drink it.
I n dysuri a due to dri nki ng al cohol i c beverages, use
gum arabi c tea.
I n vomi ti ng, steep gum arabi c and ci nnamon i n wi ne
and drink it.
For weak eyes try gum arabi c tea.
Syrup of acaci a i s made from one part of gum and three parts of syrup.
Dose of syrup: One to four drachms.
NO. 2Common Agrimony Agrimonia Eupatoria
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Cockl eburr,
Sti ckwort, Church Steepl es. Ai gremoi ne, Eupatoi re
des Grecs, Odermenni g, Leberkl ette, Leberkraut,
Koeni gkraut.
HABI TAT: Engl and, Scotl and, U.S.A.
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: An oi l that acts on the
ki dneys.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast, Sto. Ton. Alt. Diu.
Agri mony i s useful i n bowel compl ai nt, chroni c
mucous di seases, l eucorrhoea, obstructed menses,
rheumati sm, gravel , asthma, coughs, i ndi gesti on. Al so i n l i ver and spl een di seases.
The herb and seeds are steeped i n wi ne and used i n cases of bedwetti ng. Dr. Creer
gi ves the fol l owi ng reci pe for bedwetti ng:
Agri mony 1 oz., Lady Sl i pper 1 oz., Corn Si l k 1 oz. and Shepherd's purse 1 oz.
Dose: One teaspoonful morni ng and ni ght.
Agri mony tea spl endi d as a gargl e for sore mouth and throat.
I ndi ans and Canadi ans use i t i n fevers.
For scroful a use three ti mes a day a wi ne gl assful of the tea sweetened wi th
honey. Agri mony stops i tchi ng of the ski n. A fi ne preparati on for the hai r i s made
from equal parts of Agri mony and Sage steeped i n vasel i ne. To i mprove i t add some
Orri s Root.
Dose: Decocti on: A wi negl assful .
Powder: One teaspoonful .
Fl ui d extract: 10 to 60 drops.
NoteDo not use Agri mony where there i s dryness of the secreti ons,
No. 3Common AlderAlnus Glutinosa
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: European Al der, Bl ack Al der, Owl er, Smooth
Alder. Erlen.
HABI TAT: Europe, U. S. A.
PARTS USED: Bark, Leaves, Nuts.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Tanni c Aci d.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Bit.
Ton. Ast. Int. Alt. Sud. I nner Bark
Eme.
Used i n haematuri a and other
hemorrhages. Val uabl e i n di arrhoea,
dyspepsi a and i ndi gesti on due to
debi l i ty.
The fresh l eaves appl i ed to
ul cers wi l l heal them; put i nto shoes
wi l l al l evi ate pai ns due to l ong wal ks:
Footbaths wi l l bri ng back suppressed
perspi rati on of the feet. Excel l ent as
a gargl e for i nfl amed throat and for
swollen glands.
Al der nuts steeped i n brandy are
successful l y used i n cases of epi l epsy
(One tabl espoonful of the l i qui d once a day).
Dose: I nfusi on: One ounce to a pi nt of water.
Fl . Extra. 1/2 to 1 drachm.
No. 4-Almond--Amygdalis Dulcis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Greek
Nuts, Jordan Al mond. Hui l e d'Amands,
Mandel n, Ol i o di Mandorl e dol ci , Acei te de
Al mendras dul ces.
HABI TAT: Asi a, Afri ca, Spai n, I tal y, France,
Southern Cal i forni a.
PART USED: Kernel .
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Ol ei n and some
Gl yceri des,. Protei n 24%, Gum, Yi el ds the
enzyme emul si n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Em. Dem. Pect.
Oi l i s demul cent, i n l arge doses l axati ve. Used i n
coughs; mi ti gates sti ngi ng uri ne i n cal cul ous affecti ons. For ear noi ses and hardened
wax put fi ve drops i nto ear. Used as a di abeti c food.
Dose of the oi l : One fl . dr. to one fl . oz.
Al mond mi l k: 30 grams al monds, 15 grams whi te sugar, 180 grams warm water.
Used i n i nfl ammati on of the bowel s, hoarseness, fever and dry cough.
No. 5AloeAloe Socotrina
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Socotri ne
Al oes, Bombay Al oes, Turkey Al oes, Mocha Al oes,
Zanzi bar Al oes, Aci bar.
HABI TAT: East and South Afri ca, West I ndi es and
tropi cal countri es.
PART USED: Gum.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Cat. Sto. Aro. Emm.
Dra.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Barbal oi n, Al oi n and
Al oe-emodi n. As a l axati ve use 40 to 100
centi grams; the same dose for del ayed
menstruati on (mi x i t wi th Mugwort or Yarrow and
St. Johnswort).
A good l axati ve (Knei pp) i s mi xed as fol l ows: A pi nch of al oe, two teaspoonful s
of El derfl owers, one teaspoonful of Fennel and a smal l teaspoonful of Foenumn
Graecum. Use i n two cups of water whi ch shoul d be taken i n two days.
A fi ne l i ver medi ci ne i s made by mi xi ng a pi nch of al oe wi th a cup of St. John's
tea.
I n jaundi ce use a pi nch of al oe i n goatsmi l k or El derfl ower tea.
A fi ne eyewater for di m, di seased and red-edged eyes whi ch di scharge matter i s
made as fol l ows: Pour over a pi nch of al oe hot water and wash eyes wi thi n and
wi thout wi th thi s tea.
Congesti on of bl ood i n head i s qui ckl y rel i eved by the use of al oe tea.
To cl ean ol d wounds, putri fi ed fl esh use al oe water. Di p a pi ece of l i nen i nto the
al oe water and put on affected parts.
Al oe and Masti x i s used i n atony of l i ver and spl een.
Dose: 3 to 5 grai ns.
Powdered Extr.: 1 to 5 grai ns.
Fl . Extr.: 5 to 30 drops.
Ti nct.: 1/4 to 2 drachms.
Note: Do not use al oe duri ng menstruati on, pregnancy, nor i n bl adder troubl e, pi l es.
No. 6Wood AnemoneAnemone Nemorosa (Poison).
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Wi nd Fl ower,
Red Wi nd Fl ower, Ameri can Anemone, Wood
Crowfoot, Smel l Fox Anemone, Wi ndroeschen,
Osterbl ume.
PARTS USED: Root, Leaves, Jui ce, Fl ower.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Acr. Rub. Poi. A. spa,
Sed. Ano.
Used external l y for scal d head, ul cers, syphi l i ti c
nodes, paral ysi s and opaci ty of the cornea.
For whoopi ng cough a tabl espoonful of the decocti on
once a day.
No. 7aCommon BurnetPoterium Sanguisorba
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Smal l Bi bernel , Bi bernel . Schwarze or Wel sche
Bi bernel l e.
HABI TAT: Europe, Asi a, U. S. A.
PART USED: Pl ant.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Cor. Sto.
Used in salads.
7bGreat Burnet
Sanguisorba officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES:
Carden Burnet, I tal i an Burnet, I tal i an
Pi mpernel . Becher Bl ume, Becher
Bl umenkraut.
PART USED: Pl ant.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Ton.
Burnet i s especi al l y used i n hemor-rhages. The
fresh, l eaves are appl i ed wi th great benefi ts to ul cers
and cuts. The green pl ant steeped i n wi ne i s a good
blood purifier.
I t has been found useful i n di arrhoea,
dysentery, l eucorrhoea, ki dney and bl adder stones.
Excel l ent i n retenti on of the uri ne.
A sal t made from i t i s supposed to prevent
strokes and to be good for dropsy and T. B.
No. 8Wood Germander
Teucrium Scorodonia
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Wood Sage,
Garl i c Sage. Peti t Chene, Edl ar, Gamanderl ei n,
Frauenbi ss.
HABI TAT: Europe, Uni ted States.
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Teuri ci n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ver. Ton. Sti. Aro.
Bit.
Used i n the cel ebrated Portl and Powder for
gout.
Formul a of i t: Equal parts of Vi rgi ni a Snake
Root, Genti an, Centaury, Germander and Ground
Pine.
Dose: One drachm before breakfast, gradual l y
l ess.
Used al so i n fomentati ons to cl ean wounds.
Average dose: 1/2 drachm.
No. 9Comfrey
Symphytum Officinale
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Heal i ng
Herb. Bl ack Root, Brui sewort, Wal l wort, Gum
Pl ant, Kni tback, Sl i ppery Root. Consoude-
Schwarzwurz, Bei nwurz, Bei nwel l .
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Al l antoi n, Muci l age.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Dem. Ast. Muc. Pec. Vul. F-com.
Excel l ent i n chroni c catarrh, consumpti on, and other l ung di seases. Al so i n
ul cers of the stomach and duodenum and for external ul cerati ons.
Used wi th great benefi t i n di arrhoea, dysentery, bl eedi ng from l ungs and
l eucorrhoea.
Used external l y for burst vei ns and arteri es, rupture and brui ses, burns,
bl i sters, rheumati sm.
For rupture of the bowel s use: One oz. each of Comfrey, Marshmal l ow,
Mi stl etoe and Woundwort. A wi ne gl assful fi ve ti mes a day.
For Vari cocel e: One oz. each of Comfrey, Bal mony and Rupturewort. A wi ne
gl assful fi ve ti mes a day.
Note: Use onl y i n smal l doses as i t wi l l i rri tate the ki dneys i n l arge doses.
No. 10J alapExogonium Purga
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Jal ap Tubereux,
Jal appenwurzel , Gi al appa, Sci arappa, Ral z de Jal apa.
HABI TAT: Mexi co.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Jal api n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Irr. Cat.
Used i n dropsy: 36 ctg. Jal ap and 30 ctg. Scammony
Gum.
Another formul a for dropsy: 2 parts Jal ap and 2/3
parts of Cream of Tartar. Teaspoonful at ni ght.
Careful ness i n i ts use i s necessary.
Doses: Powder: 10 to 30 grai ns.
Ti nct. 1 to 5 mi n.
No. 11AngelicaAngelica
Archangelica (Atropurpurea)
Masterwort, Archangel , Dead Nettl e, Bel l yache
Root. Angel i que, Angel i ca, Engerwurzel ,
Brustwurz, Angel i ka.
HABI TAT: Syri a, Europe, U. S. A.
PARTS USED: Roots, Leaves, Seeds.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Angel i ci n, Val eri c
Aci d,; Roots: Terebangel ene.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Sti . Car. Di a.
Exp. Di u. Emme.
Used i n heartburn, fl atul ent col i c, coughs,
pl euri sy, di seases of the uri nary organs,
bronchi ti s, i ndi gesti on, fever, general debi l i ty,
chl orosi s, nervousness,; strengthens the heart
and causes di sgust for al cohol .
The yel l ow dri ed jui ce of the stem has been used i n rheumati sm.
Gargl e made from the roots wi l l l oosen the sl i me and heal s.
Note: Not to be used i n di abetes.
Dose: Decocti on: 2 to 4 ozs.
Powder: 30 to 60 grai ns.
Fl . Extr. of herb, 1 drachm.
Fl . Extr. of root: 1/4 to 1 drachm.
No. 12WoundwortPrunella Vulgaris
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Heal al l , Sel f Heal ,
Hook Heal , Hook Weed, Si ckl ewort, Hercul es Woundwort,
Panay, Carpenter Weed. Paquerette, Braunel l e, Braunhei l ,
Brunelle.
PARTS USED: Pl ant and Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Pun. Bi t. Ton. A-spa. Di u.
Ver.
Val uabl e i n hemorrhages, di arrhoea. Excel l ent for
cramps, fi ts, convul si ons and obstructi on of the l i ver.
Tea a general strengthener. Used as an i njecti on for
pi l es.
Mi xed wi th honey, a good gargl e for ul cerated mouth.
Cotton saturated wi th i ts jui ce wi l l stop toothache.
Dose: A teaspoonful to the cup of boi l i ng water. Dri nk
during the day.
No. 13-BonesetEupatorium Perfoliatum
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Thoroughwort, Teasel , Joe Pye, Feverwort,
Ague Weed, Thorough Stem, Thorough Wax, Crosswort, Wood Boneset, Vegetabl e
anti mony, Sweati ng Pl ant, I ndi an Sage, Tearal l . Herb d' Eupatoi re perfol i ee, Herbe a
fi evre, Herbe parfai te, Wasserdost.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PARTS USED: Tops, Leaves.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Tanni n and sal t of potassa.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Cold infusion:
Ton. Sti. Ap. Hot I nfusion: Dia. Eme. Feb.
Used wi th excel l ent resul ts i n fevers,
i nfl uenza, dyspepsi a, catarrh and general
debi l i ty. Used col d as a tea i n obstructi on of
the l i ver and promotes the secreti ons of bi l e i n
jaundi ce. Fi ne for i ndi gesti on of ol d peopl e.
Boneset and Lobel i a for common croup. For
muscul ar rheumati sm and for col ds the warm
i nfusi on i s excel l ent. A syrup of Boneset,
Gi nger and Ani se i s used for coughs.
External l y wi th hops or tansy, boneset i s used
as fomentati on for i nfl ammati on, spasms and
pai nful affecti ons of the bowel s.
Dose: Powder: 10 to 20 grai ns. Extr.: 2 to 4
grai ns. I nfusi on: 2 to 4 wi ne gl assful s.
Note: I f used too freel y i t wi l l exci te vomi ti ng.
No. 14PennyroyalHedeoma Pulegioides
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Mosqui to Pl ant,
Ti ckweed, Squaw Mi nt, Sti nki ng Bal m, Ameri can
Pennyroyal . Amerkani sche Pol ei , Herb de Poul i ot
Ameri cai ne.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PART USED: Herb.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Hedeomel , formi c and
aceti c aci ds.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Dia. Emm. Car. Sud.
Used i n fl atul ent col i c, stomach di sorders due to
fermentati on. Sti mul ates menstruati on and rel i eves
cramps i n suppressed menses. Tea good for headaches.
Smoked i n sore throat. I f taken as a hot i nfusi on i t wi l l
produce sweati ng and i s of good servi ce i n col ds. The oi l
wi th other essenti al oi l s i s used i n l i ni ments.
Dose: Two drachms.
Oi l : 2 to 10 mi ni ms.
No. 15Green Pepper-Capsicum Annum
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Pi mento,
I ndi ani scher or Spani scher Pfeffer, Pakri ka,
Bei ssbeere, Poi vre de Cayenne, Peperone.
HABI TAT: U. S. A., South Ameri ca.
PART USED: Frui t.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Capsai ci n, Pal mi ti c
and Steari c aci ds.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Pun. Sti. Ton. Sia.
Alt.
Used i n i ntermi ttent fevers; sti mul ates i nternal
organs.
As medi ci ne i t i s used i n ti ncture form for
di arrhoea, i ndi gesti on, col i c, rheumati c pai ns, hoarseness, whoopi ng cough and
mi grai ne-3 to 6 drops i n water one to three ti mes a day.
For toothache saturate cotton wi th the ti ncture and appl y i nto cavi ty.
A l i ni ment for rheumati sm i s made from one teaspoonful of powdered capsi cum, one
teaspoonful of sal t, one quart of vi negar and 1/2 pi nt of al cohol .
No. 16RowanPyrus Aucuparia
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Mountai n
Ash. Eberesche, Vogel beere, Sorbes.
PARTS USED: Bark and Frui t.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Sorbi nose, Sorbi c and
parasorbi c aci d, Mal i c aci d, Amygdal i n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Bark: Ast. Ton.
Fruit: Esc. A-sco.
Frui t i s used i n scurvy; i nfusi on i n hemorrhoi ds,
strangury. di arrhoea.
Berri es make a good vi negar as wel l as brandy.
Tea used as a douche i n l eucorrhoea.
Decocti on of the ri pe berri es used for sore throat, tonsi l i ti s, as a gargl e.
No. 17SycamoreAcer Pseudo-Platanus
Bergahorn.
PARTS USED: Bark, Leaves, Jui ce.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Opth.
Vul.
Leaves steeped i n wi ne are an excel l ent
compress for i nfl amed eyes. Green l eaves
mashed are used wi th good resul ts i n hi ghl y
i nfl amed ul cers.
Sycamore tea i s used for boi l s and
carbuncl es.
Sycamore and Horehound make a fi ne tea
for coughs.
By tappi ng the tree you can secure sycamore sugar by boi l i ng the jui ce.
No. 18Myrrh
Balsamodendron Myrrha
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Gummi Resi n
Myrrha, Myrrhe, Mi rra.
HABI TAT: Arabi a.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Myrrhol , Myrrhi n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Ast. Sti. Ton. Vul.
Emm. Exp.
Myrrh i s used i nternal l y for i ndi gesti on, swol l en l i ver,
l ung congesti on, bl adder troubl e, suppressed menses,
chroni c catarrh, chl orosi s, bronchi ti s, l eucorrhoea.
Myrrh, Gol den Seal and a l i ttl e Gi nger prevents
fermentati on of food i n the stomach.
20 to 30 drops of the ti ncture mi xed wi th a l i ttl e
honey and water make a fi ne aromati c, sti mul ati ng mouth wash for spongy, ul cerated
gums.
40 to 60 drops of the ti ncture mi xed wi th Arni ca tea and a l i ttl e rosewater i s a
fi ne wash for bad sores.
A good oi ntment for bad sores, foul ul cers, bedsores and gangrene i s made as
fol l ows. Di ssoI ve 4 grams of Myrrh i n al cohol , mi x wi th 12 grams of charcoal and l ard
to make an oi ntment.
Powdered Myrrh and powdered Gol den Seal mi xed wel l can be spri nkl ed i nto
i ndol ent sores.
Compound tincture of Myrrh: 2 ounces of myrrh, 1/2 oz. of red pepper, al cohol 1 quart,
i s a great anti septi c and i s used i nternal l y for shock, prostrati on as a sti mul ant. Use
a few drops i n a gl ass of water.
Myrrh and Gol den Seal and a l i ttl e Borax may be bl own i nto the throat i n
diphtheria.
Dosage: Ti ncture 10 to 30 drops.
Powder mi xed wi th sugar, 20 to 50 ctgr, several ti mes a day.
Note: Do not use myrrh i nternal l y i n fevers and i nfl ammati ons duri ng ti me of
gestati on or menstruati on.
No. 19-TormentilPotentilla Tormentilla
Septfoi l , Shepherd's Knot, Thormantl e,
Ewe Dai sy, Fi ve Fi ngers, Fl esh and
Bl ood, Engl i sh Sarsapari l l a.
Tormenti l l e, Tormenti l or Bl utwurzel ,
Tormenti l l a, Tormenti l a.
HABI TAT: Europe, Asi a.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Tormenti l -
tani c aci d, Ki noci v aci d.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Feb.
Ton.
Used wi th great success i n l eucorrhoea, and spermatorrhoea. Use thi s formul a:
1/2 oz. each of Tormenti l , Bl ack Wi l l ow Bark, Bl ue Vervai n. After steepi ng thi s
for 30 mi nutes, add Sage 1/2 oz, and Gi nger 1/4 oz.
Thi s formul a al so very good i n spi tti ng bl ood, bl oody uri ne, Dysentery and
ul cerati on of the bl adder.
I n cases of spermatorrhoea use al so Yarrow tea as an i njecti on.
Used wi th great success al so i n hemorrhages due to weakness, al so i n
di arrhoea. Tormenti l i mparts nouri shment and support to the bowel s.
Compound powder for diarrhoea and dysentery: Powdered Tormenti l one oz.,
Powdered Marshmal l ow one oz., Powdered Gal angal one oz., Powdered Gi nger 4
drachms. Make i nfusi on i n pi nt of boi l i ng water. Strai n and take 1 to 2 fl . drachms
every 15 mi nutes-then 3 to 4 ti mes a day.
External l y Tormenti l i s a fi ne mouth wash for a sore and ul cerated throat. Al so
a fi ne douche i n l eucorrhoea. Used al so i n prol apsus ani , or as a wash for pi l es and
i nfl amed eyes. Al so useful i n ri ngworm and as an i njecti on i n gonorrhoea.
Very good for swol l en gl ands and bl eedi ng gums.
Powder: 30 grai ns to one drachm.
No. 20ElecampaneInula Helenium
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Scabwort,
Horseheal , El f Dock, Wi l d Sunfl ower, Vel vet
Dock. Raci ne d'Annee, Al antwurzel , Enul a
Campana.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: I nul i n, Hel eni n, Al ant
Camphor, etc.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ton. Sti. Exp. Emo.
Dia. Aro. Alt: A-sep. Ast. Sti.
Used i n amenorrhoea, bronchi ti s, hepati c torpor,
i ndi gesti on, green si ckness, sl i my catarrhal
di arrhoea, dropsy, l eucorrhoea, anaemi a, coughs,
pul monary compl ai nts, humi d asthma.
Dr. Lower's Stomach ti ncture for col i c, jaundi ce, ski n di seases, etc., i s made as
fol l ows: 30 grams each of El ecampane, Senna, Guai acum, Li cori ce, Ani se and
Cori ander, 120 grams seedl ess Rai si ns, Brandy 3/4 quart. Let stand four days; fi l ter.
Dose: 60 grams.
External l y El ecampane forms a good appl i cati on for tetter and i tch.
Dose: Tea, one cupful four ti mes a day.
Powder: 1/2 to 1 drachm.
Fl . Extr.: 1/2 to 1 drachm.
I nul i n: 1 to 3 grai ns.
No. 21CelandineChelidonium Majus
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Tetterwort, Garden Cel andi ne, Great
Cel andi ne. Schel l kraut.
PARTS USED: Herb and Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Chel i doni c
acid, Chelidoxanthin.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Sti. Acr. Alt.
Diu. Dia. Purg. Vul.
Decocti on very useful i n dropsy, jaundi ce,
eczema, acute and subacute forms of
i nfl ammati on of the l i ver and spl een,
bi l i ary catarrh, scroful ous di seases and
scurvy. Promotes perspi rati on and acts
as a cordi al . Mi xed wi th a l i ttl e Ani se Seed
i t removes obstructi ons of the l i ver and
gal l . I ts use prevents the formati on of
gal l stones.
External l y the jui ce of the pl ant i s used for corns, warts, sal trheum, ri ngworm,
eczema. Russi ans are usi ng i t even for cancer.
Boi l ed i n mi l k i t wi l l remove the whi te, opaque spots i n the cornea by dri ppi ng i t i nto
the eye. Mi xed wi th sul phur i t i s good for the i tch; boi l ed i n l ard, for pi l es.
Dosage: Dri ed Root or Herb: 30 grai ns to 1 drachm. Fresh Root: 1 to 2 drachms.
Aqueous extract: 5 to 10 grai ns.
No. 22HoundstongueCynoglossum Officinale. Poison.
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Canadi an
Bur, Tory Weed, Dog's Tongue, Gypsy Fl ower.
Langue de chi en, Hundszunge.
HABI TAT: U. S. A., Europe.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Cynogl ossi ne,
Consolidin, Choline.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Aro. Ano. Muc.
Nar. Dem. Sed.
Has been used as a demul cent and sedati ve i n
coughs due to col ds, al so i n pai nful di arrhoea and
hemorrhages.
Pi l l s made from the roots are hel pful i n i nsomni a, head and chest troubl es and
spi tti ng of bl ood (2 grai ns).
Thi s pl ant i s dangerous to use i nternal l y by the unski l l ed.
External l y i t has been used as a poul ti ce -for burns, brui ses, ul cers, wounds,
tumors and goi tre.
The ti ncture used external l y wi l l remove di scol orati on and swel l i ngs due to
brui ses or bl ows.
An oi ntment made from thi s pl ant i s hel pful for pi l es.
Put i n pl aces i nfested wi th rates, i t wi l l dri ve them away.
No. 23-SoapwortSaponaria Officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Bounci ng Bet, Ful l er's Herb, Sheep Weed,
Brui sewort, Ol d Mai d's Pi nk, London Pri de, Latherwort, Crow Soap, Sweet Betty, Wi l d
Sweet Wi l l i ams. Saponai re, Savoni ere, Sei fenwurzel , Spei chel wurzel .
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Saponi n, Saporubi n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ton. Dia. Alt. Exa.
Sap. A-syph.
Has been successful l y used i n catarrh and
congesti on of the chest, for swol l en l i ver, syphi l i s,
arthri ti s, jaundi ce, vi scereal obstructi on, and
rheumati sm.
Dr. Lower's reci pe has been recommended for
above menti oned ai l ments. The preparati on i s
made i n the fol l owi ng way:
One handful each of Soapwort and Watercress, three fi ngerful of Mother of
Thyme and Centaury. Steep the fi rst two i n 300 g. of water for 5 mi nutes. Pour over
the rest and l et stand unti l col d. Strai n and di vi de i nto 4 doses. Take one dose two
hours before breakfast and a second dose one hour after breakfast. The thi rd dose
before di nner, and the fourth one before bed ti me. Use for three months.
The si mpl e decocti on i s supposed to cure the i tch.
To promote sneezi ng use 2 to 6 grai ns.
Dosage: Decocti on: 2 to 4 fl . ozs. 3 to 4 ti mes a day.
Extr.: 10 to 20 grai ns.
Fl . Extr. 1/4 to 1 drachm.
No. 24DogwoodCornus Florida
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Bi tter Redberry,
Ameri can Boxwood, Cornel , Dog Tree. Fl oweri ng
Dogwood, Box Tree, Vi rgi ni an Dogwood, Budwood,
Cornoui l l er a grandes fl eurs, Hornstrauch, Cornel ri nde.
HABI TAT: West I ndi es, Fl ori da, Texas, Mexi co,
Northern part of South Ameri ca.
PART USED: Bark.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Corni n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Feb. Ton. A-per. Sti.
Ast. A-sep.
Used i n fevers and di arrhoea, neural gi a, whoopi ng
cough, dysmenorrhoea, nervous debi l i ty.
Used as poul ti ce i n anthrax, i ndol ent ul cers,
erysi pel as.
Ti ncture of the berri es restores tone to the stomach i n al cohol i sm.
Dosage: Powder: 1 to 2 ounces between paroxysms of i ntermi ttent fever.
Fl . Extr.: 30 mi ni ms as a toni c.
Corni n: 2 grai ns.
No. 25Heart's TongueAsplenium Scolopendrium
Spl eenwort, Fern Spl een, Spl eenwort
Fern. Hi rschzunge.
PART USED: Leaves,
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Pec.
Vul.
Gi ves excel l ent servi ce i n l i ver and
spl een ai l ments; stops di arrhoea and
dysentery and spi tti ng of bl ood.
The fol l owi ng formul a i s especi al l y
useful i n di seases of the spl een:
16 grams each of Heart's Tongue,
El campane, Centaury, Betony, Chi cory,
Ani se and Bi bernel . Pour over i t one pi nt
of hot wi ne. Let stand for 24 hours or more and i t i s ready for use. Can be used for the
other ai l ments menti oned above.
External l y the tea i s very benefi ci al as a wash for ul cers.
No. 26Beth RootTrillium Pendulum
COMMON NAMES: Mi l k I pecac, Three-l eaved
Ni ghtshade, Tri l l i um, I ndi an Shamrock, Pari swort,
Wake Robi n, Bi rth Root, I ndi an Bal m, Truel ove,
Coughroot, Noddi ng Wake Robi n, Lamb's Quarter,
Ground Li l y, Snake Bi te, Rattl esnake Root, Tri l l , Jew's
Harp Pl ant.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PARTS USED: Root and Leaves.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Vol ati l e and fi xed oi l s,
Tanni c aci d, Saponi n, Tri l l i ne.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Ton. A-sep. Emm.
Dia. Alt. F-com.
Used to stop bl eedi ng from l ungs, bowel s, ki dneys and bl adder. Arrests
excessi ve menstrual fl ow. Roots boi l ed i n mi l k excel l ent to stop di arrhoea and
dysentery. Used al so for coughs, bronchi ti s and asthma.
Tea hel ps parturi ti on; al so l eucorrhoea.
Snuffed i nto nose wi l l stop nosebl eed. Taken col d wi l l hel p ni ghtsweats. Leaves
boi l ed i n l ard have been used for ul cers and tumors, appl yi ng oi ntment external l y.
Equal parts of Beth Root and Bl ood Root are good for i nfl amed carbuncl es,
usi ng thi s combi nati on external l y as a poul ti ce and dri nk the tea.
Dosage: Powdered Root: one drachm three ti mes a day.
Fl . Extr.: 30 mi ni ms.
I nfusi on: 2 to 4 ounces.
Ti ncture: 1/4 to 1/2 fl . Dr.
No. 27PeppermintMentha Piperata
Lami nt, Brandy Mi nt, Menthe poi vree, Pfeffermi nze, Menta Pi perata, Herba
Menthae.
HABI TAT: Europe, U. S. A., Asi a, Austral i a,
PART USED: Leaves.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Oi l and a
l i ttl e tanni c aci d.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Sti.
Sto. Car. Oil; Rub. Sti.
Peppermi nt tea or the oi l i s of
excel l ent use i n nausea, spasmodi c
pai ns i n stomach and bowel s and i n
expel l i ng gas from the al i mentary canal .
Peppermi nt strengthens the
heart, stops cramps and certai n
headaches, stops the formati on of sl i me
i n the stomach and nervous vomi ti ng.
Oi l of peppermi nt appl i ed
external l y around the neck and throat
excel l ent for qui nsy.
2 to 5 drops of the oi l on sugar i s
hel pful i n mi grai ne, cramps and
nervousness.
For deafness, crush some of the
fresh l eaves and put i nto the ear.
Repeat every two hours.
A good reci pe for most ai l ments
menti oned above.,
Two handful s of peppermi nt
l eaves, one handful of caraway seeds,
two handful s of Orange Peel , one quart
of brandy. Let the mi xture stand i n the
sun for 3 to 4 weeks, fi l ter and add 1/2 l b. of sugar.
Mi l k wi l l not curdl e i f you add some peppermi nt to i t.
Dose: One drachm.
No. 28GalingaleCyperus Longus
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Sweet Cyperus, Engl i sh Gal i ngal e, Souchet,
Earth Al monds. Cyperngrasswurzel .
HABI TAT: South Asi a, New Hol l and.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Ton. Bit. Dia. Diu.
Used i n stomach troubl es, to l oosen mucus i n the l ungs, al so for suppressed
menstruati on and i n uri nary troubl es.
Cyperus escul entus, found i n Southern Europe and North
Afri ca, i s used as a coffee substi tute and pl anted for that
purpose i n Austri a and Germany and known as
Mandel caffee.
Gratorol e's Reci pe to strengthen the memory:
Honey and oi l of Gal i ngal e, Whi te Franki ncense and
Cashew nuts each two parts, Round and l ong pepper one
part each, whi te and yel l ow Myrobal ans two parts each,
Caraway one part. Mi x i nto a paste.
Dose: 2 drachms morni ng and ni ght.
No. 29Couch GrassTriticum Repens
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Qui ck Grass, Dog
Grass, Tri ti cum, Durfa Grass, Shel l y Grass, Quack Grass,
Qui tch, Knotgrasp, Agropyrum, Rhi zoma, Grami ni s, Peti t
Chi endent, Ri zamo de Grama, Quecke, Queekengras,
Hundsgras.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Dextrose and Levul ose, Gum, I nosi te,
Tri ti ci n, ash contai ns very much si l i ca.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Diu. Ape. Dem.
Used i n ki dney, bl adder di sorders, especi al l y i n uri nary troubl es due
to col ds. Tends to rel i eve pai nful , scanty but frequent uri nati on.
Gi ves rel i ef i n cases of gravel . Very useful i n pyel i ti s and cysti ti s
and dropsy. Al so used i n gout, rheumati sm, for i nci pi ent nephri ti s,
strangury, enl arged prostate gl and, hematuri a, jaundi ce and
sci rrhous l i ver. Couchgrass i s a good bl ood puri fi er, hel ps di gesti on,
pai ns i n the back and hardened spl een.
Dr. Sydenham's formul a for gout, rheumati sm and arthri ti s:
Couchgrass one handful , Ci chory one tabl espoonful , Marshmal l ow
and Vi ol et fl owers three teaspoonful s. Boi l the Couchgrass and
Chi cory i n two quarts of water for 3/4 hour, add the other
i ngredi ents and l et stand for 1/2 hour. Strai n and di vi de i nto si x parts and dri nk duri ng
the day.
Dose: Fl . Extr. 2 to 4 drachms.
No. 30MadderRubia Tinctorum
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Dyer's Madder. Garance, Krapp,
Faeberroete, Krapprot, Robbi a.
HABI TAT: Southern Europe. PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Rubi an, Al i zari n, Purpuri n, etc.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Deo. Diu. Emm.
Used i n amenorrhoea, dropsy, jaundi ce, chl orosi s, atony of the bowel s.
Tends to di ssol ve bl ood cl ots, dri ves uri ne and hel ps bi rth and
afterbi rth to be expel l ed. Good i n scroful a, rheumati sm, i ndi gesti on,
fever and pai ns i n the bones.
Ti ncture used i n cari es.
Dosage: Tea: 8 grams to a quart of waterTabl espoonful 3 to 4 ti mes a day.
Fl . Extr. 1/2 drachm 3 to 4 ti mes a day.
No. 31Indian PipeMonotropa Uniflora
COMMON NAMES: I ce Pl ant, Fi t Root, Corpse Pl ant, Nest Root, Convul si on Weed,
Ova Ova, Bi rd's Nest.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Asebo-toxi n.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ton. Sed. Ner. A-spa.
Useful i n fevers restl essness, pai ns, used i nstead of opi um. Al so for
remi ttent and i ntermi ttent fevers-used i n pl ace of qui ni ne. Good for
convul si ons. The jui ce of the pl ant mi xed wi th rosewater i s used for
sore eyes and as an i njecti on i n gonorrhoea.
Dosage: Powder: 1/2 to 1 dr. 2 to 3 ti mes a day.
No. 32RosemaryRosmarinus Officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES. Pol ar Pl ant, Compass Weed, Compass Pl ant,
Feui l l es de Rosmari n, Rosmari no, Romero, Rosmari n.
PARTS USED: Leaves and Fl owers.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Oi l contai ns Borneol , Bornyl acetate,
camphor.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ton. Ast Dia. Sti. Car. Sto. Ner. A-
spa
I nfusi on i s good for the l i ver, ki dneys, stomach, bl ood, dropsy,
di zzi ness and bad breath.
Steeped i n wi ne and honey, i t i s useful i n asthma.
Spi ri ts of Rosemary i s made from 40 to 60 grams of Rosemary
and a pi nt of al cohol . Let stand for 24 hours. Spi ri ts of Rosemary i s
used on paral yzed l i mbs, i n rheumati sm, burni ng uri ne and mucous
di scharges by rubbi ng i t i nto affected parts. 30 drops of Spi ri ts of
Rosemary on sugar, used i nternal l y, good for spasms. Boi l ed i n
goatsmi l k and l eft therei n overni ght, good for T. B.
Rosemary wi ne good for a weak and pal pi tati ng heart, for headaches, nerves
and col i c. The oi l of Rosemary i s used external l y for rheumati sm, pi mpl es, ul cers,
paral yzed l i mbs and hel ps the hai r grow. The i nternal use of the oi l strengthens the
nerves, expel s gazes, hel ps the di gesti on and i s good for di zzi ness.
I nfusi on of l eaves and fl owers wi th borax makes a fi ne hai r wash, preventi ng
dandruff. For weak eyes the fol l owi ng preparati on i s used: Let 60 grams of Rosemary
stand i n brandy for 8 days; fi l ter and mi x one teaspoonful wi th four teaspoonful s of
water. Use as an eyewash.
Rosemary or Nerve Oi ntment i s made as fol l ows:
Bal m Mi nt, Sage, Marjoram boi l ed i n l ard. Add Oi l of Bay, Oi l of Turpenti ne, Oi l
of Rosemary, Oi l of Juni per and Bal sam of Peru. Whi l e hot add Lanol i n and beeswax
to make an oi ntment. Use external l y.
Rosemary and Col tsfoot, equal parts, i s used as a smoke i n asthma and other
affecti ons of the l ungs and throat.
Rosemary burned to ashes good for the teeth, especi al l y pyorrhoea.
No. 33SpeedwellVeronica Officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Paul 's
Betony, Fl uel l i n, Ground Heal , Vi rgi ni a Speedwel l ,
Farewel l . Veroni que Mal e, Ehrenprei s, Grundhei l ,
Wundheil, Koehlerkraut.
PART USED: Herb.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Bi tter acri d pri nci pl e, Tanni c aci d.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Exp. Alt. Ton. Diu. Dia.
Speedwel l i s excel l ent for pectoral and nephri ti c compl ai nts, al so for hemorrhages,
di seases of the ski n, catarrh, asthma, dry cough, mi grai ne, spi tti ng of bl ood and l i ver.
I t strengthens the stomach, puri fi es the bl ood and hel ps di zzi ness and congesti on of
bl ood to the head.
External l y i t i s used for fresh wounds, l i ght burns and the i tch.
The tea mi xed wi th al um i s a good gargl e.
No. 34Virginia CreeperAmpelopsis Quinquefolia.
Ameri can I vy, Woodbi ne, Fi ve Leaves, Fal se Grapes, Wood
Cl i mber. Wi l der Wei n, Ameri kani sches Epheu, Vi gue Vi erge.
HABI TAT: Uni ted States of Ameri ca.
PARTS USED: Bark, Twi gs, Leaves, Berri es, Resi n.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Tartari c aci d, potassi um, cal ci um
tartrates, al bumen. Oxypheni c aci d i n the green l eaves.
PROPERTI ES AND USES:
Bark and twigs: Alt. Ton. Ast. Exp.
Leaves, Berries and Resin: Sti. Diu. Cat.
Use careful l y.
Jui ce of l eaves i s sai d to cure headache when appl i ed to the nostri l s. I nfusi on of l eaves
and berri es mi ti gates headache. The fresh l eaves boi l ed i n', vi negar and appl i ed warm
are good for spl een troubl e and the sti tch i n the si de. Decocti on of the l eaves, appl i ed
external l y to the head, wi l l ki l l l i ce. The fresh l eaves brui sed are excel l ent for buni ons
and shooti ng corns. Poul ti ce of the l eaves i s good for gl andul ar enl argements and
i ndol ent ul cers. The i nfusi on from the berri es i s used i n rheumati sm and dropsy. The
decocti on of the l eaves appl i ed to a bl ack eye wi l l remove di scol orati on.
No. 35FleabanePulicaria Dysenterica
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Smal l Fl eabane, Fl y Bane, Mi ddl e Fl eabane.
Arabs cal l i t Rarajeub or Job's Tears.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PARTS USED: Root and herb.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ton.
Aro. Bit. Ast.
Used especi al l y i n dysentery. I f
burnt, the smoke of i t wi l l dri ve away
fl eas and other i nsects. Formerl y i t
was used for the i tch and other
cutaneous di sorders. Tradi ti on says
that Job cured hi s ul cers wi th thi s
herb.
Fl eabane l ooks l i ke El campane and i s
cal l ed al so I nul a dysenteri ca, but
di ffers from i t. The frui t i s si l ky and
crowned by a few short, unequal di rty
whi te hai rs wi th an outer ri ng of very
short bri stl es, whi l e El campane has
onl y a si ngl e row of hai rs.
No. 36HyssopHyssopus Officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: I sop, Ysop, Hysope.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: 1-pi noni c aci d and the ketone 1-
pi nocamphene.
PARTS USED: Tops and l eaves.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Sti. Aro. Car. Ton. Exp. Dia.
Pec.
A mi xture of hyssop and sage i s val uabl e i n throat
i rri tati ons, qui nsy. I t al l ays the pai n i n the gums. Mi xed
wi th fi gs, i t makes a fi ne gargl e for ul cers i n the throat; i f
vi negar i s added to thi s mi xture i t rel i eves pai n i n the gums
and heal s ul cerated gums. I t i s a good expectorant i n
asthma and steeped wi th fennel cl eans the chest from
sl i me. The l eaves have been appl i ed to brui ses and wounds
to rel i eve pai n and di scol orati on. Hyssop tea i s hel pi ng
di gesti on, rheumati sm, scroful a, great debi l i ty and
excessi ve perspi rati on. I t al so expel s worms.
A fi ne reci pe for spi tti ng bl ood i n T. B. i s made as, fol l ows:
A handful of Agri mony and Col tsfoot; 60 grams of Rue, Rock Sugar, Li cori ce,
Heartshorn, 30 grams of Ani se Seed, 120 grams of Fi gs and Rai si ns. Steep i n 2 1/2
quarts of water down to 1/2 quart. Strai n and add 1/4 quart of Hyssop tea and 1/4
quart of honey.
Dose: Three ti mes a day 4 to 5 tabl espoonful s.
No. 37Gentian, YellowGentiana Lutea
Bi tter Root, Fel Root. Genti ane,
Genci ana, Genzi ana, Bi tterwurzel ,
Hochwurz, Enzi an.
HABI TAT: Europe.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS:
Genti si n, Genti opi cri n, Genti amari n,
Genti onose.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ton. Sto.
Feb. Emme. Anth. A-spa.
Genti an tea i s excel l ent i n
general debi l i ty, want of appeti te,
weakness of di gesti ve organs, jaundi ce,
hysteri a, femal e weakness, di arrhoea,
amenorrhoea, muscl e weakness, fai nti ng spel l s, catarrh of the stomach scroful a.
Genti an gi ves force to the ci rcul ati on of the bl ood.
Genti an and Tormenti l excel l ent i n i ntermi ttent fever.
A fi ne ti ncture for stomach ai l ments i s made from 2 ounces of Genti an, one oz.
of Orange Peel , 1/2 oz. of Cardamon Seed, Steep i n quart of brandy.
Fl . Extr. 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful i n water 3 ti mes a day.
Sol i d Extr. 2 to 8 grai ns.
Powder 10 to 30 grai ns.
Ti nct. 1 to 2 teaspoonful s.
No. 38FenugreekTrigonella Foenum Graecum
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES; Foenugreek Seed, Greek Hay Seed. Hel ba.
Bockshorn Samen. HABI TAT: Europe, I ndi a, Afri ca.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Tri gonel l i ne, Chol i ne (Resembl es cod-l i ver oi l i n i ts
composi ti on). Ri ch i n phosphates, Leci thi n, i ron.
PART USED: Seed.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Far. Muc. Em. Dem.
Used external l y as a poul ti ce for abcesses, boi l s,
carbuncl es. Extracts pus better than anythi ng el se.
Excel l ent as a poul ti ce for open feet. Avoi ds bl oodpoi son
of wounds. I t i s empl oyed al so as an excel l ent gargl e i n
sore throat and di phtheri a and as an enema i n
prol apsus ani .
I nternal l y as a tea, i t i s sai d to be equal to qui ni ne i n
preventI ng fevers and i s successful l y used I n i nfl amed
condi ti ons of the stomach and i ntesti nes, i n scroful a,
ri ckets, anaemi a, debi l i ty, neurastheni a, gout. Very
good i n mucous condi ti ons of the l ungs, and
i nfl ammati on of gl ands. I n stomach ul cers a
tabl espoonful of the tea every 2 hours wi l l bri ng great
relief.
Fenugreek i s one of the i ngredi ents of Knei pp's
Laxati ve tea.
Dose: A teaspoonful to a cup of water. Steep for 10 mi nutes.
No. 39Gold ThreadCoptis Trifolia
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Mouth Root, Canker Root, Yel l ow Root.
HABI TAT: U. S. A., Canada, Asi a, Greenl and, I cel and.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Berberi ne, Copti ne.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Bit. Ton.
Gol dthread i s a bi tter toni c wi thout astri ngency. I t i s useful i n
dyspepsi a, chroni c i nfl ammati on of the stomach. I t i s sai d that
i ts use destroys the appeti te for al cohol . A pl ai n decocti on i s
used as a gargl e for mouth i rri tati on. For canker and thrush a
decocti on of Gol dthread and Gol den Seal used as a gargl e i s very
useful .
Dose: Decocti on: a wi negl assful .
Powder and Ti nct.: 1/2 to 1 dram.
Fl . Extr.: 30 mi ns.
No. 40ThymeThymus Vulgaris
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Garden Thyme, Mother of Thyme, Thymi an,
Thym, Tomi l l o, Quendel .
PART USED: Herb.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Thymol , Cymene, Pi nene and a l i ttl e
Menthone.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Res. Ton. Car. Emm. A-spa. A-sep.
The col d i nfusi on i s val uabl e i n dyspepsi a, i rri tated stomach. The
warm i nfusi on i s benefi ci al i n hysteri a, dysmennorrhoea, col i c and
fl atul ence. The hot tea wi l l promote perspi rati on. Mi xed wi th syrup,
good i n bronchi ti s and whoopi ng cough. The tea al so wi l l arrest
gastri c fermentati on. The oi l i s val uabl e for the nerves.
Frozen feet or hands can be hel ped by i mmersi ng them i nto a tea made from two
handful s of Thyme and 2 handful s of Henbane. Bol l i n quart of water for 1/2 hour.
Bathe parts for 15 mi nutes, repeat several ni ghts. Do not dry the parts after the
bath.
No. 41
Yucca
Yucca Filamentosa
COMMON AND FOREI GN
NAMES: Si l k Grass, Bears
Grass, Adams Needl e,
Spani sh Bayonet, Soap
Weed.
HABI TAT: Southeastern U. S. A.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Det. A-syph.
No. 42LungwortPulmonaria
Officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Mapl e
Lungwort, Jerusal em Cowsl i p, Jerusal em
Sage, Spotted Comfrey, Spotted Lungwort.
Bl aue Schl uessel bl ume, Wal l wurz, Hi rschkohl , Lungenkraut, Pul monai re.
PART USED: Leaves.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Dem. Muc. Pec.
Used i n bl eedi ng from the l ungs, i n bronchi al and
catarrhal condi ti ons. Lungwort wi th Veroni ca and
Chervi l , equal parts, useful i n weakness of the bl adder,
bl oody uri ne, hemorrhoi ds and i n tendency to form
gravel .
Powdered Lungwort mi xed wi th honey good for l ung
troubl es, dysentery and di arrhoea. Powdered Lungwort
put on fresh wounds heel s them qui ckl y.
Good reci pe for l ung troubl e:
Put i n 3/4 quart dark beer a handful of Lungwort, a
handful of bran and some honey. Boi l down i n wel l
covered kettl e to 1/2. Strai n and take three ti mes a
day, one hour before meal s a cupful .
A good cough medicine:
One part each Lungwort, Woodroot Rai si ns, Li me
Fl owers, Strawberry Leaves, two parts of I cel and
Moss, three parts of Li cori ce and four parts of Fi gs. Boi l
four tabl espoonful s of thi s mi xture i n one pi nt of water
down to 1/2 pi nt. Take 1/8 of thi s tea two hours after
each meal .
No. 43ValerianValeriana Officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Wi l d Val eri an,
Phu, Great Wi l d Val eri an, Engl i sh Val eri an, Herb
Bennet, Setwal l . German, Vermont Val eri an, Garden of
Summer Hel i otrope, Capon's Tai l . Augenwurzel ,
Katzenkraut, Bal dri an, Hexenkraut, Raci ne de
Val eri ane, Gueri ttout, Val eri ana.
HABI TAT: Europe, Northern Asi a.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Val eri ani c, Chatari ne,
Formi c and Aceti c Aci ds.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Sti. Ton. Ano. Ner. A-spa.
Used for nervousness, i nsomni a, chorea, epi l epsy, hypochondri a, di zzi ness, hysteri a
pal pi tati on of the heart. Al l ays pai n. Excel l ent for nervous headaches worms,
stomach cramps and pai nful menstruati on.
For vomi ti ng use 30 drops of the ti ncture mi xed wi th 45 g. of orange peel el i xi r. For
pai nful menstruati on use 45 drops of the ti ncture mi xed wi th 15 drops of Ti ncture
Asafoeti da. Take 8 to 10 drops on sugar.
For red and pai nful eyes press the jui ce Gut of green val eri an, cel ery, house l eek and
pl antai n, 25 g. each. Mi x same wi th whi te bread and use on cl oth as a pl aster.
Val eri an boi l ed wi th Li cori ce, Rai si ns, and Ani se i s good for cough.
Doses: Ti ncture: 1 to 2 teaspoonful s three ti mes a day.
I nfusi on: Wi negl assful .
Extract: 3 to 6 grai ns.
Oil: 5 drops.
Large and often repeated doses are not advi sabl e as they
have a tendency to produce pai n i n the head, heavi ness
and stupor.
No. 44Shave GrassEquisetum Arvense
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Scouri ng Rush,
Horsepi pe, Gunbri ght, Mare's Tai l , Horse Tan, Dutch
Rush, Pol i shi ng Rush, Pewter Wort, Paddock Pi pes.
Schachtel hal m, Schafthal m, Katzenwedel , Zi nnkraut,
Pri be des Champs, Prel e, Col a de Cabal l o.
HABI TAT: Europe U. S. A.
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Si l i ca, Resi n, Sugar,
Muci l age.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Diu. Ast. Ton. Emm.
Very useful i n ki dney and bl adder i nfl ammati on, spasms
and catarrh. Fi ne for scanty, suppressed, frequent and
bl oody uri nati on. Excel l ent i n hemorrhages, cysti c
ul cerati on and ul cers i n the uri nary passages.
For nosebl eed use the tea as a snuff. Al so used for worms, bl eedi ng from the stomach,
dropsy, fl ux, etc. For l i ver troubl e, mi x wi th Pl antai n; for cancer of the tongue, mi x
wi th al oe. Ashes of Shave Grass val uabl e i n aci di ty of the stomach and dyspepsi a, 3
to 10 grai ns. Shave Grass i s used external l y as a poul ti ce i n swel l i ngs, i nfl ammati ons
and ul cers.
No. 45BittersweetSolanum Dulcamara
Woody Ni ghtshade Wol f Grape,
Bi ttersweet Ni ghtshade, Vi ol et Bl oom,
Scarl et Berry, Ni ghtshade Vi ne, Fever
Twi g, Fel onWort, Staff Vi ne,
Bi ttersuess, Al pranken, Hi ndi sch-
kraut, Hi rschkraut, Douceamere.
PARTS USED: Root and Twi gs.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Sol ani ne,
Dul camari ne, Sugar, Gum, Starch,
Resi n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Nar.
Dep. Deo. Her. Ano. Res. Eme. Diu.
Dis.
Empl oyed i n Jaundi ce, rheumati sm,
syphi l i ti c affecti ons, ki dney troubl e, obstructed menses, di arrhoea, Summer
compl ai nts, chroni c bronchi al catarrh, asthma whoopi ng cough.
A val uabl e syrup for scroful a: Twi gs of Bi ttersweet, sti l l i ngi a and yel l ow dock,
equal parts.
An excel l ent oi ntment to scatter pai nful tumors, caked breasts i s made from
bi ttersweet boi l ed i n l ard.
A good bl ood medi ci ne i s made from Bi ttersweet, El der Bark, Cypress Leaves,
and Sarsapari l l a.
Bi ttersweet i s used. as an al terati ve i n ski n di seases, psori asi s, scroful a,
ul cers, jaundi ce and dropsy. The. ti ncture i s excel l ent I n al l ki nds of col ds, catarrh,
rheumati sm, rheumati c fever, hardened or swol l en gl ands, paral ysi s, whoopi ng cough.
Bi ttersweet i ncreases the secreti ons of the ski n and ki dneys and i s fi ne for
burni ng uri ne. I t al so exci tes the venereal functi ons.
Dose: Decocti on: 1 to 2 fl . ounces.
Ti ncture: 10 to 15 drops i n water once a day.
Extract: 2 to 5 grai ns.
Powdered Leaves: 10 to 30 grai ns.
No. 46Bog MyrtleMyrica Gale
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Meadow Fern,
Sweet Gal e, Dutch Myrtl e, Meadow Fern Burrs, Bay
Bush Buds, Gal e Fern, Sweet Wi l l ow. Gagel .
PARTS USED: Leaves and Buds.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ton. Alt. Dep. Vul.
Has been used i n pl ace of hops. Dri ves away i nsects.
Leaves are used i n ski n di seases, especi al l y i n scabs.
No. 47BistortPolygonum Bistorta
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Pati ence Dock,
Offi ci nal Bi stort, Snake Weed,. Sweet Dock, Dragonwort, Red Legs, Easter Gi ant,
Adder's Wort, Osteri ck, Adderwort. Wi esenknoeteri ch, Natterwurz, Gaenseampfer,
Coul euvri ne.
HABI TAT: Europe, Northern Asi a.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS:
Tanni n, Gal l i c aci d, Gum.
Ast. Diu. Alt. Sad.
Used for hemorrhages from l ungs and
stomach, i n nosebl eed, di arrhoea,
dysentery, bowel compl ai nts, i ntermi t-
tent fever, prevents mi scarri age and
stops spermatorrhoea.
Used as an i njecti on i n l eucorrhoea and
profuse menstruati on. Mi xed wi th
Cal amus for i ntermi ttent fever and
ague. Useful i n di abetes, ul cerated
mouth and gums.
I nfants diarrhoea syrup:
Bi stort 1 oz., Cl oves 1/4 oz., Marsh-mal l ow 1/2 oz., Angel i ca 1/4 oz., Gi nger 1/4
oz. Boi l the Bi stort and Cl oves i n 1 1/2 pi nts of water down to 1 pi nt. Pour over the
other i ngredi ents and si mmer for 10 mi nutes. Let get col d and strai n; add sugar to
make a syrup by boi l i ng up. Gi ve a l i ttl e i n Raspberry tea, 3 to 6 teaspoonful s
daily.
Formula for Diabetes:
Fl . Extr. Bi stort 2 drachms, Jambul Seed 2 drachms, Canadi an Pi ne 2 drachms
Tormenti l 2 drachms, Ti ncture Hydrasti s 2 drachms. Put al l extracts i n 12 oz.
bottl e of di sti l l ed water.
Dose: A tabl espoonful every 4 hours.
For pyorrhoea use the tea as a mouthwash.
Powdered leaves will kill worms in children.
For Piles, internal use.
Marshmal l ow 1 oz., Bi stort 1 oz., Comfrey 1 oz., Whi te Popl ar Bark 1 oz.,
Cranesbi l l 1 oz., Yarrow 1 oz., Cl oves and Ci nnamon 2 drachms each. Steep al l for
10 mi nutes. Strai n and add brown sugar. Dose: A wi negl assful four ti mes a day.
Pile Ointment:
1/2 oz. Bi stort, 1/2 oz. Cranesbi l l . Si mmer i n 2 ozs. Lard and 2 ozs. of Mutton suet.
Strai n and add I oz. Ol i ve oi l .
Gargle for ulcerated tonsils:
2 drachms of Ti ncture Bi stort and 2 drachms
Ti ncture of Bl oodroot, 2 tabl espoonful s of warm
water.
No. 48Common BorageBorago
Officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Burrage,
Bugl oss, Common Bugl os. Bourrache, Borasch,
Boretsch, Gurkenkraut.
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Muci l age, Stems and
Leaves Potassi um ni trate, cal ci um.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Cor. Pec. Ape.
Dem. Ref. Dia. Diu. Emo.
Used for pai nful rheumati sm, measl es, fevers, pul monary compl ai nts, hypochrondi a,
mel anchol i a. Promotes the acti on of the ki dneys. The syrup of the jui ce i s used i n
jaundi ce, fevers, i tch and ri ngworm. The ash mi xed wi th honeywater i s excel l ent for
qui nzy and wounds i n throat, gums and tongue. Use as a wash.
For pal pi tati on of the heart, take a handful of Borage and one of Bal m, 60 grams of
rosewater and 60 grams of wi ne vi negar. Si mmer a l i ttl e, di p i nto i t a l i nen cl oth and
use as a compress on the regi on of the heart. The tea used external l y i s good for
i nfl ammatory swel l i ngs.
Dr. De Lorme's Miracle Drink:
Take a handful each of Borage, Bugl as, Chi cory, Sorrel , Couchgrass, Strawberry
Leaves, Dandel i on and Agri mony. Boi l I n one gal l on of water i n an earthen vessel
for 2 or 3 hours. Take off the fi re and pour one quart of col d water i nto i t. Thi s
takes the bi tter taste away. Take one l arge cupful before breakfast and before
supper. Thi s i s sai d to be excel l ent for the bl ood, ci rcul ati on, consti pati on, gravel ,
pl euri sy and for gal l -bi l e I n the bl ood.
No. 49BoxBuxus Sempervirens
Box Tree, Garden Edgi ng Box, Dodgeon,
Bush Tree, Fl owerI ng Dogwood,
Evergreen Box. Buchsbaum.
HABI TAT: Europe, Western Asi a.
PARTS USED: Leaves, bark, wood.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Leaves:
Buxi ne, Parabuxi ne, Parabuxoni de.
Bark: Chl orophyl l , wax, resi n, gum,
Li gni n, sul phates of potassi um and l i me,
magnesi a, i ron, si l i ca.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Dia. Pur. Sud. Alt. Cat. A-spa.
The l eaves have been used as a l axati ve, for l i ver troubl e, to break fevers, to
puri fy the bl ood and for gl andul ar secreti ons.
The powder i s used to expel worms: 5 grai ns for chi l dren; 10 to 15 grai ns for
adul ts.
The oi l has been used for hysteri a, chorea, epi l epsy and l ocal l y for pi l es and
toothache.
For syphi l i s i t has been used i n combi nati on wi th Turkey Pea and Sti l l i ngi a.
The wood i n decocti on i s val uabl e i n rheumati sm and secondary syphi l i s. The
ti ncture has been used for l eprosy.
Dose: Purgati ve: powdered l eaves 1 drachm.
Vermi fuge: Powdered l eaves 10 to 20 grai ns.
Sudori fi c: 1 to 2 ounces of the wood decocti on.
The powdered l eaves used wi th l avender water are excel l ent for headaches.
NO. 50RueRuta Graveolens
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Garden Rue, Countryman's Treacl e, Herb of
Grace, Herbygrass. Ruda, Raute, Gartenraute, Wei nraute.
HABI TAT: Europe U. S. A.
PART USED: Herb.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Ruti ni c Aci d.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Bit. Pun. Ton. Emme. Acr.
Verm.
Rue tea i s excel l ent i n hysteri a, worms, epi l epsy, nervous
headache, col i c, bl ood congesti on to the head, di zzi ness,
amenorrhoea, menorrhagi a, cramps, rheumati sm, scurvy and
chroni c ski n di seases.
I ts use forti fi es the system agai nst catchi ng di seases. Pal pi tati on
of the heart i s greatl y rel i eved by dri nki ng a l i ttl e of thi s tea.
I t i s frequentl y used for cough and croupy affecti ons. The tea dropped i nto the
eyes i s hel pful i n cataracts.
Compresses of Rue tea cannot be too hi ghl y recommended for convul si ons;
they are al so very benefi ci al i n chroni c bronchi ti s.
The fresh brui sed l eaves appl i ed l ocal l y wi l l ease the pai n i n sci ati c
rheumati sm.
Rue Vi negar i s made as fol l ows:
Take equal parts of Rue, Sage, Lavender, Wormwood and Mi nt. Let stand i n
vi negar i n a sunny pl ace for four days. Fi l ter and add 30 grams of Camphor.
Di recti on: Wash templ es, mouth and l oi ns wi th i t or use l i ke smel l i ng sal ts.
Oi l of Rue i s made by putti ng the dri ed l eaves i n ol i ve oi l . Let stand i n sunl i ght for two
weeks. Thi s oi l i s used for worms, weak stomach, hysteri a, suppressed menses, etc.
Take 2 to 3 drops every 2 or 3 hours.
Dose: Tea1/2 cup several ti mes a day.
Powder15 to 30 grai ns.
Oi l 2 to 5 drops every 2 to 3 hours.
Fl . Extract1/2 to 1 dr.
Ti ncture10 drops on sugar twi ce a day.
NoteUse careful l y. Never use ri ght after meal s.
No. 51AsafoetidaFerula Asafoetida
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Devi l 's Dung, Food of, the Gods. Steckenkraut,
Absand, Teufel sdreck.
HABI TAT: Afghani stan, Eastern Persi a.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Resi n, Gum, Oi l , Ferul i c Aci d.
PART USED: Gum.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Foet. Sti. Exp. Lax. Ant.
Ner.
Asafoeti da i s of great val ue i n hysteri a, nervous i rri tabi l i ty,
cramps, col i c, sl eepl essness, asthma, bronchi ti s, whoopi ng
cough.
I t promotes di gesti on and i ncreases the peri stal si s.
I t i ncreases the di scharge of gal l bi l e. Used i n softeni ng of
the bones, carri es. The ti ncture i s empl oyed as an enema
to expel thread and pi n worms.
Asafoeti da i s a l ocal sti mul ant to the mucous membranes, especi al l y to the
al i mentary tract.
Dose: Ti ncture1/2 to 1 dr.
Pi l l s3 grams.
Emul si on4 parts asafoeti da to 100 parts of water.
No. 52ArrowheadSagittaria sagittifolia
COMMON NAMES: Arrow Weed,
Wapatoo.
HABI TAT; Europe, Asi a, U. S. A.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ref. Ast.
Det. Diu. A-scor. Root yi el ds Fecul a.
Used i n di arrhoea, dysentery. Has been
recommended i n renal cal cul us, gravel ,
cysti ti s.
No. 53BloodrootSanguinaria Canadensis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Red Puccoon, I ndi an
Pai nt, Pauson, Red Pai nt Root, Red Root, I ndi an Red Pai nt,
Coon Root, Snake Bi te, Sweetsl umber, Tetterwort. Bl utwurzel ,
Sangui nai re.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Cel erythri ne, Sanqui nari ne.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Eme. Sed. Feb. Sti. Ton. Diu.
Emm.
Useful i n bronchi ti s, l aryngi ti s, whoopi ng cough, torpi d
l i ver, scroful a, amenorrhoea, dysentery, jaundi ce.
The powdered root i s used i n croup, al so as a snuff for
pol ypus of the nose. The powder wi l l remove proud fl esh and i s good for ski n erupti ons,
ul cers and sores and even ski n cancers.
The i nfusi on i s used i nternal l y and external l y for tetter, warts, ri ngworm, etc.
For l i ver troubl e combi ne i t wi th dandel i on and mandrake.
The ti ncture i s frequentl y used for dyspepsi a and dropsy of the chest. Bl oodroot
exci tes the fl ow of sal i va and i ncreases i ntesti nal peri stal si s.
Dose: Smal l doses are sti mul ant, 3 to 5 grai ns.
Large doses are an arteri al sedati ve.
1/2 to 5 grai ns are an effecti ve expectorant.
20 grai ns a strong and qui ck emeti c.
1/2 to 1 grai n acts as an al terati ve.
Ti ncture20 drops to 1 teaspoonful three ti mes a day'.
Powder3 to 5 grai ns.
Note--Never use i n very l arge doses.
No. 54Uva UrsiArctostaphylos Uva Ursi
Bearberry, Upl and Cranberry, Bear's Grape, Ki nni ki nni k, Meal berry, Sagackhomi ,
Arberry, Wi l der Buchs, Moosebeere, Stei beere, Baerentrauben.
PART USED: Leaves.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Arbuti n, Tanni n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Diu. Ast. Ton. Nep.
Uva Ursi strengthens and i mparts tone to the
uri nary passages. I t i s used especi al l y for
i nconti nence of the uri ne duri ng the ni ght. Fi ne for
mucous di scharges from the bl adder, i nfl ammati on
of the bl adder, gonorrhoea whi tes, ul cerati on of the
neck of the womb, bl oody uri ne, dropsy, ki dney and
bl adder stones; i n fact, for al l derangements of the
uri nary passages as i n urethri ti s, cysti ti s, etc.
i t al so i s very useful i n di arrhoea, profuse
menstruati on, pi l es, di abetes, spermatorrhoea and
l eucorrhoea.
A good formul a i s made from 1/2 oz. each of Uva
Ursi , Popl ar Bark and Marshmal l ow Root.
Doses: Powder10 to 40 grai ns.
Tea1 to 2 fl . ounces.
Extr.5 to 10 grai ns.
No. 55TansyTanacetum Vulgare
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Hi ndheel , Buttons. Rai nfarn, Knoepfchen,
Wurmfarn.
PARTS USED: Herb, Seed.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Tanaceti n, Oi l contai ns Tanaceton.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Ton. Emm. Dia. Vul. Ant.
Seed. Ver. Sti.
The tea i s used for stomach and l i ver troubl e; al so for femal e
troubl e such as cramps, pai nful menses as i t promotes
menstruati on. I t al so has been used for fever, ague, dropsy,
col i c, rheumati sm, uri nary troubl es, ki dney and bl adder stones,
di zzi ness and hysteri a. Green l eaves appl i ed external l y wi l l
rel i eve sprai ns, swel l i ngs, tumors.
The oi l i s used for rubbi ng i n rheumati sm and i nternal l y for
worms and stomach cramps, 1 to 3 drops. I n epi l epsy 1 to 3
drops of the essenti al oi l can be used but not more i n a day.
A good formul a for gall and stomach troubles i s made as fol l ows:
Tansy, Wi l d Yam, Bockbean, 45 grams each; Genti an, Angel i ca and Masterwort,
15 grams each; Motherswort, Cow Parsl ey, 6 grams each. Let stand i n quart of
brandy i n a sunny pl ace for fi ve days. Fi l ter. Take a few drops on sugar several
hours before meal s.
Doses: Use carefully. Large doses wi l l I nduce venous congesti on of the abdomi nal
region.
Powder30 grai ns to 1 dram two or three ti mes a day.
Fl . Extr.1/2 to 1 dram.
Sol i d Extr.5 to 10 grai ns.
Tea1/2 cupful two ti mes a day.
Oi l 1 to 3 drops.
No. 56KnotgrassPolygonum Aviculare
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Knotweed, Centi node,
Bi rdweed, Ni nety Knot, Bi rd's Tongue, Red Robi n, Hogweed,
Cowgrass, Knoeteri ch, Schl angenwurzel .
HABI TAT: Al l over.
PARTS USED: Herb, Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: RootAst. Vul. SeedAro. Pur.
Eme.
Thi s herb i s useful i n di arrhoea, dysentery, Bl eedi ng Pi l es, al l
hemorrhages, col i c, Strangury, worms, di abetes, l ung troubl es;
ul cers of stomach and i ntesti nes; stomach, l i ver and ki dney
ai l ments.
Heal s wounds, cool s i nfl ammati on, cl eanses ul cers and i s fi ne for i nternal wounds.
Boi l ed i n beer, i t wi l l stop external bl eedi ng. The fresh jui ce stays bl eedi ng from the
nose. I t i s a fi ne fever dri nk.
No. 57MarygoldCalendula Officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Marybud, Cal endul a, Gol ds, Mary Gowl es,
Ocul us Chri sti . Ri ngel bl ume, Fi ore d'ogni mese, Sol i s Sponsa, Gol dbl ume.
HABI TAT: Europe U. S. A,
PARTS USED: Fl owers and Leaves.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Cal endul i n, Gum, Vol ati l e Oi l .
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Vul. Dis. Sti. Dia. Det. Ap.
The tea i s excel l ent for jaundi ce, i nfl ammati on of the stomach
and ul cers of the stomach. Use 6 to 8 teaspoonful s at a ti me.
Good for retarded menses, hysteri a, nervous prostrati on, fever,
green si ckness, vomi ti ng, stomach cramps, scroful a.
Taken hot, wi l l i nduce sweati ng, bri ng out measl es and smal l pox.
Ti ncture i s used for wounds, to stop bl eedi ng, and i s excel l ent for
sores on the breasts and womb. I t al so has been successful l y
used i nternal l y and external l y for vari cose vei ns and even
cancerous condi ti ons.
The powder snuffed up the nose wi l l l osen and di scharge mucus
from the head.
Cal endul a Oi ntment made from 4 to 6 grams of Marygol d jui ce mi xed wi th 30 grams
unsal ted butter. Thi s oi ntment can be used for al l ki nds of sores.
Dose: Fl . Extr.1/4 to 1 dram.
TeaA cupful or more a day.
No. 58BrambleRubus Villosus
Bl ackberry, Bl ackberry Vi ne, Bumbl e
Ki te, Bl y, Scal dhead. Brombeere.
PARTS USED: Frui t, Bark.
HABI TAT: Austral i a, U. S. A., Europe.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Tanni n.
Frui t: Mal i c and Ci tri c Aci d, pecti n and
al bumen.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Fruit:
Edi. Diu. Ast. Bark: Ast.
The decocti on of the root may be
used. freel y i n cases of di arrhoea, dysentery, chol era i nfantum, summer compl ai nt
and menorrhagi a; al so very val uabl e i n whoopi ng cough.
The l eaves are good for burns and scal ds. For thrush steep the l eaves i n water
and wi ne and add a l i ttl e al um powder. Use as a mouth wash.
Bl ackberry Jel l y i s good for dropsy due to feebl e ci rcul ati on.
The ri pe frui t makes an excel l ent syrup. Si mmer the frui t for a short ti me wi th
a l i ttl e ci nnamon, add sugar to make a syrup. Strai n whi l e hot and when cool add a
few teaspoonful s of brandy. Dose: One or more tabl espoonful s 4 to 5 ti mes a day.
The decocti on i s al so exceedi ngl y val uabl e as an enema i n fal l i ng of the womb,
l eucorrhoea, gl eet and hemorrhages of the womb.
No. 59PapayaCarica Papaya Papaya
PARTS USED: Frui t, Seeds.
HABI TAT: Tropi cal and Subtropi cal countri es.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: J uice: Fibrine. Fruit: Papai n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Edi. Aci. Ant.
The frui t can be eaten raw or boi l ed. The seeds when chewed
have i n a hi gh degree the pungency of cresses. The powdered
seeds and the jui ce of the unri pe frui t are most powerful
anthel mi nti cs. The mi l ky jui ce of the tree i s very aci d. The
jui ce of the frui t and the sap of the tree have the si ngul ar
property of renderi ng the toughest meat tender i n a short
ti me. Papaya i s useful i n dyspepsi a and gastri c catarrh,
prevents di arrhoea and col i ti s due to undi gested protei ns.
Papaya contai ns the enzyme Papai n whi ch di gests fi bri n and
al bumi n more rapi dl y than pepsi n, and acts i n aci d, al kal i ne or neutral medi um, whi l e
pepsi n acts onl y i n an aci d medi um. I t al so i s used as an ai d i n obesi ty.
Local l y i t i s used for the destructi on of fal se
membrane, tubercl es and wal l s of ol d si nuses.
No. 60Alder Buckthorn
Rhamnus Frangula
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Bl ack
Dogwood, Frangul a Bark, Bl ack Al der,
European Buckthorn, Persi an Berri es.
Wegdorn, Kreuzdorn.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Frangul i n. I n ol d
Bark: Emodi n.
PARTS USED: Bark and frui t.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Bark: Bit. Eme.
Pur. Fruit: Pur.
Used mostl y i n chroni c consti pati on. Bark shoul d be more than a year ol d.
Decocti on: One oz. i n quart of water boi l ed down to one pi nt. Tabl espoonful .
Fl . Extr.1/2 to 1 drachm.
No. 61WoodruffAsperula Odorata
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Mai kraut,
Sternl eberkraut, Wal dmei ster, Asperul e des champs, Pi ccol o
munghetto, Asperul a.
HABI TAT: Europe.
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Coumari n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Diu. Deo. Ton. Vul.
Woodruff i s used frequentl y for fl avori ng other teas. I t i s,
however, useful i n jaundi ce, dropsy, hypochondri a and for spl een
and l i ver ai l ments. The tea strengthens the nerves and expel s
gravel . The fresh l eaves bound on forehead wi l l rel i eve
headaches; bound over boi l s and tumors wi l l al l evi ate the
i nfl ammati on. I t i s al so a good bl ood puri fi er.
The wel l known May Day dri nk i s made by pl aci ng the l eaves
wi th some strawberri es i nto wi ne for two days. I t gi ves an
excellent drink.
A wonderful heal th tea i s made from the
l eaves of Woodruff, Thyme, Strawberry and
Bl ackberry.
No. 62True Maidenhair
Adiantum capillus-veneris
European Mai denhai r, Venus Hai r,
Krul l farn, Capi l l ai re commun.
HABI TAT: Europe, U. S. A
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Tanni n,
Muci l age.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Pec. Muc. Exp. Ref
I t i s used wi th success i n pectoral compl ai nts such as catarrh, coughs, hoarseness,
i nfl uenza, pl euri sy, etc. For asthma i t i s used i n combi nati on wi th I ndi an Turni p,
Hi ckory Bark and honey, equal parts. I t i s al so used wi th other herbal s i n jaundi ce,
gravel and other i mpuri ti es of the ki dneys.
I t i s excel l ent as a hai rwash for dandruff, fal l i ng of the hai r and i ncreases the growth
of the hai r.
No. 63Sweet BayLaurus Nobilis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Laurel
Leaves, I ndi an Bay, Bay Laurel , Bay Leaves,
Laurel berri es. Lorbeeren, Lauri er commun. Lauro
Franco, Lauri er d'Apol l on.
HABI TAT: Asi a Mi nor and Spai n. PARTS USED:
Leaves, Frui t, Oi l .
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Laurosteari ne, Lauri n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Fra. Ast. Sto.
Car. Sti. Dia.
The l eaves are fi ne i n stomach troubl es, col i c, etc.
The i nfusi on of the berri es creates appeti te and
removes i nternal obstructi ons. The oi l i s used
external l y for nerves, sprai ns, brui ses, weakness of
l i mbs, paral ysi s and deafness.. The oi l al so rel i eves
earache. The frui t i s excel l ent i n hysteri a.
For paral ysi s and weakness of the l i mbs the
fol l owi ng formul a i s recommended:
Oi l of Bay 90 grams, Bal sam of Peru 30 grams, Al cohol 60 grams. Mi x wel l and rub
i nto affected parts several ti mes a day. Cover parts wel l after rubbi ng.
No. 64Common BarberryBerberis Vulgaris
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: European Barberry, Sowberry, Rocky
Mountai n Grape, Jaundi ce Berry, Pepperi dge Bush, Oregon Grape Root. Epi nvi nette,
Berberi tzen, Sauerdorn, Spi tzbeere, Essi gdorn.
PARTS USED: Root, Bark, and Berri es.
CHI EF I NGREDI ENTS: Berberi ne, Oxyacanthi ne. Berri es contai n Ci tri c and Mal i c
Aci d.
Root and Bark: Bit. Ast. Hep. Sto.
Berries: Aci. Ref.
Barberry tea regul ates i n smal l doses
the di gesti ve powers, i n l arge doses
acts as a mi l d purgati ve. I t can be
used i n al l cases of debi l i ty,
i ntermi ttent fevers.
The tea made from the berri es i s
excel l ent for spl een and l i ver ai l ments
and cramps i n the stomach. The tea of
the root I s used i n jaundi ce, l i ver
troubl e, consti pati on and dropsy. The
tea of the l eaves i n dysentery.
Bark and berri es steeped I n hard ci der
has been used for jaundi ce, 3 to 4
tabl espoonful s three ti mes a day. The
jui ce of the berri es i s excel l ent for
bl oody fl ux and di arrhoea that often
accompany typhus fever-use freel y. The jui ce of the berri es i s very benefi ci al for
checki ng heat, quenchi ng thi rst, keepi ng up strength and preventi ng putrefacti on i n
mal i gnant fevers. Tea of the root makes an excel l ent gargl e for sore mouth,
pyorrhoea. A good l i ver tea i s made from equal parts of Barberry, Bi rch, Juni per,
Wormwood and Yarrow.
Dose: Powdered bark 1/2 teaspoonful several ti mes a day.
Fl . Extr.: 1/2 to 1 dr.
Sol i d Extr.: 5 to 10 grai ns.
No. 65Mountain ArnicaArnica Montana
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Leopardsbane, Mountai n Tobacco, Wol fsbane.
Fl eurs d' Arni que, Fl ori di Arni ca, Fl or de Arni ca, Wohl verl ei h, Engel kraut, Bl utbl ume,
Fal l kraut.
HABI TAT: Central Europe.
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Arni ci n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Nar. Sti. Diu. Vul. Pol.
Arni ca used i nternal l y shoul d be taken careful l y.
The tea i s used i n chroni c rheumati sm and abdomi nal ai l ments,
al ways i n smal l doses. Arni ca boi l ed i n beer or wi ne puri fi es the
bl ood. Arni ca i s mostl y admi ni stered i n the form of ti ncture.
For spi tti ng bl ood take a few drops of the ti ncture. For
i nfl ammati on and ul cers of the bowel s and stomach take 50
drops of the ti ncture i n a pi nt of water, and take a l i ttl e swal l ow
several ti mes a day. For stomach cramps take a teaspoonful of
the ti ncture i n a gl ass of water.
External l y the ti ncture i s used for wounds, Bedsores, sprai ns,
brui ses and chapped l i ps. For hoarseness gargl e wi th 40 drops i n
6 tabl espoonful s of water. The tea i s an excel l ent wash for sores.
Arni ca sal ve i s made by heati ng one oz. of the fl owers i n one oz.
of lard.
Dose: 2 to 16 g. to a cup of water.
Ti ncture: 12 to 15 drops.
No. 66AsarabaccaAsarum Europaeum
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: European Snake Root, Hazel wort, Wi l d Nard,
Publ i c House Pl ant. Hazel wurz, Schl angenwurzel , Asaret, Asaro, Mansoor.
HABI TAT: Europe.
Leaves: Err. Eme. Cat. Aro. Root: Pur. Eme. Di u. Aro.
Pri nci pal l y used as an errhi ne (an agent i ncreasi ng
nasal di scharge) i n certai n affecti ons of the brai n, eyes,
throat and paral ysi s of the the mouth and tongue.
Powder i s used as a snuff i n catarrh. The tea i s used i n
i ntermi ttent fevers, jaundi ce, dropsy, and dysentery.
The tea of the root l oosens phl egm and i s empl oyed i n
asthma. The ti ncture i s excel l ent i n mel anchol i a that
changes to unnatural joy.
The powdered root, 4 grams i n a gl ass of wi ne, taken
before breakfast wi l l cl ear up the l i ver, the spl een and
hardened tumors.
Dose: 2 to 4 grams.
No. 67AristolochiaAristolochia Clematitis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Common
Bi rthwort, Upri ght Bi rthwort. Osterl uzei .
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Ari stol ochi ne.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Feb. Emm. Sti.
Acr.
Ari stol ochi a i s a great nerve sti mul ant i n
depressed or exhausted condi ti ons of the nervous
system, especi al l y i n typhoi d, typhus, marsh and
chi l d-bed fevers. I t i s al so used i n the l atter
stages of di phtheri a, smal l pox, scarl et fever and
pneumoni a.
The col d i nfusi on i s val uabl e i n dyspepsi a,
cramps, throat and ki dney affecti ons; al so i n
rheumati sm. Use careful l y.
Dose: Ti nct.: 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful three ti mes a day.
Gastri c sti mul ant: 10 to 15 grai ns.
No. 68Ground lvy
Glechoma Hederacea
COMMON AND FOREI GN
NAMES: Gi l l -go-by the ground,
Al ehoof, Cat's Foot, Turnhoof,
Fi el dbal sam, Gi l l run, Hedge
Mai ds, Hove, Robi n Run Away,
Carri on Fl owers, Hay Mai ds.
Gundel rebe, Gundermann, Li erre
terrestre, Hi edra.
PART USED: Leaves.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Sti. Ton. Pec. Diu. Cep. Ver.
The tea i ncreases the appeti te and hel ps di gesti on. Very useful i n di seases of the
l ungs and ki dneys. Fi ne i n asthma, scroful a, dysentery, hypochondri a and worms.
Very god i n jaundi ce i f mi xed wi th Wormwood. Used successful l y i n l ead col i c. Pai nters
who use thi s tea are sel dom i f ever troubl ed wi th l ead col i c. For weak stomach mi x
wi th Cal amus. For ki dney stones, bl oody uri ne, use Ground I vy tea. Leaves soaked i n
vi negar and appl i ed external l y wi l l hel p ear, tooth and headache. The fresh jui ce
dropped i nto ear stops ear noi ses and hel ps deafness. A fi ne ear l oti on i s made from
Ground I vy, Yarrow and Sage. A. good breast tea i s made from Ground I vy, Yarrow,
Col tsfoot and Speedwel l . The fresh jui ce snuffed i nto the nose i s good for si nus troubl e
and headaches. The fresh jui ce appl i ed l ocal l y wi l l heal fi stul as.
May dri nk: Equal parts of Ground I vy, Bal m, Bl ack Currant Leaves and Woodruff.
Pour over i t sweet wi ne, l et stand i n wel l covered bottl e for two days.
No. 69Yellow Toad FlaxAntirrhinum Linaria
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Snapdragon, Ramsted,
Gal l wort, Fl axweed, Churnstaff, Yel l ow Rod, Devi l 's Ri bbon,
Monkey Fl ower, Eggs and Bacon, Eggs and Col l ops,
Bri deweed, Butter and Eggs. Lei nkraut, Fl achskraut,
Loewenmaul .
HABI TAT: Europe, U. S. A., South Ameri ca, Asi a.
PART USED: Pl ant
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Li nari n, Pectol i nari n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Cat. Diu. Deo. Ast. Hep. Det.
Recommended i n jaundi ce, obstructi ons of the l i ver, Ski n
di seases, scroful a and i nci pi ent dropsy. Very effi ci ent i f
combi ned wi th a l i ttl e Peruvi an Bark and Ci nnamon.
Fresh pl ant i s used as a poul ti ce for hemorrhoi ds; al so good for fi stul a, wounds and
ul cers. The jui ce of the herb i s al so a good remedy for i nfl ammati on of the eyes. The
oi ntment made from the fl owers i s fi ne for di seases of the ski n, sores, ul cers. The tea
al so heal s wounds and i ncreases the fl ow of the uri ne.
Boi l ed i n mi l k i t yi el ds an excel l ent fl y poi son.
No. 70ScullcapScutellaria Latiflora
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Bl ue Scul l cap, Bl ue Pi mpernel l , Hooded Wi l l ow
Herb, Si defl oweri ng Scul l cap, Mad Dogweed, Hoodrout, Mad Weed, Hel met Fl ower,
Ameri can Scul l cap. Hel mkraut, Schi l dkraut, Scutel l ai re.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PARTS USED: Leaves, stems, and root.
CONSTI TUENTS: Scutel l ari n, Oi l , Chl orophyl l , al bumen,
l i ni n, chl ori de of soda, sal ts of i ron, si l i ca.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ner. Ton. Diu. A-spa. Ast.
I t has been used for St. Vi tus Dance, Nervous headache,
neural gi a, and nervous affecti ons i n general . Good i n cases of
restl essness, wakeful ness, convul si ons, del i ri um tremens,
i ntermi ttent fevers, Hydrophobi a, Hysteri a, Ri ckets,
Epi l epsy, i nfl ammati on of the throat. I t strengthens the
stomach and i s fi ne for bi l i ousness. Excel l ent for headache
due to i ncessant coughi ng and pai n. Al so good for di seases from fati gue or over-
exci tement.
Doses: I nfusi on: A wi negl assful three ti mes a day.
Ti ncture: 1 to 2 teaspoonful s.
Fl . Extr.: 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful .
No. 71NettleUrtica Dioica
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Common Sti ngi ng Nettl e, Great Sti ngi ng
Nettl e. Orti e Brul ante, Brennessel .
PARTS USED: Pl ant, Seed, Fl owers, Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Formi c Aci d, Muci l age, Mi neral Sal ts.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Diu. Pec. Ast. Ton.
Excel l ent for spi tti ng bl ood and al l hemorrhages of the l ungs,
stomach and uri nary organs. The tea cl eanses the stomach from
sl i me. Very good for Di arrhoea, Dysentery, Jaundi ce and Pi l es.
Tea made from the fl owers fi ne for col i c and l eucorrhoea, Tea
made from the root i s used wi th excel l ent resul ts i n rheumati sm,
dropsy, spl een troubl es and toothache. The expressed jui ce mi xed
wi th honey or sugar wi l l rel i eve bronchi ti s, asthma and al l other
l ung troubl es. The l eaves when smoked wi l l rel i eve bronchi ti s and
asthma. The tea used i nternal l y and external l y as a poul ti ce i s
fi ne for neural gi a. 10 to 12 seeds taken three ti mes a day are sai d
to cure goi tre. The seed al so hel ps the gal l bl adder and i ncreases
the sexual power and i s good for obesi ty. Leaves boi l ed i n mi l k i s excel l ent for boi l s.
Hair Tonic: Steep Nettl e l eaves i n vi negar and water, strai n and add Eau de Col ogne
or use one part of l eaves and three parts al cohol . Let stand for 2 weeks i n the sun.
Use one tabl espoonful for a pi nt of water. Good for fal l i ng hai r and dandruff.
No. 72PolypodyPolypodium Vulgare
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Rock Brake, Brake Fern, Brake Rock, Femal e
Fern, Fern Root, Tuepel farn, Ross or Baumfarn, Engl esuess, Torfwurz, Kropf or
Korallenwurzel.
PART USED: Pl ant.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Diu. Cho. Pur. Sac. Pec. Dem. Ant.
The syrup i s val uabl e i n pul monary and hepati c di seases. Very
val uabl e i n chroni c catarrh, asthma, and for promoti ng expectorati on.
The tea i s used as a toni c i n dyspepsi a and l oss of appeti te, al so for
ski n di seases. The fresh root i n powder or decocti on form i s very good
for mel anchol i a and rheumati c swel l i ngs of the joi nts. The tea i s al so
excel l ent for jaundi ce, dropsy and scurvy. Combi ned wi th mal l ows i t i s
of great val ue for a hardened spl een, col i c, and for sti tches i n the si de.
The powdered root mi xed wi th honey i s used external l y for pol ypus.
An excel l ent herb beer for debi l i ty i s made from one handful of
Pol ypod, Sage, Fennel Root, two handful s each of Hyssop, Betony and
Ground I vy. Boi l al l i n two gal l ons of unfermented beer. Press out and take three
ti mes. a day a wi negl assful .
Dose: Powder: 1 to 4 drs.
Decocti on or syrup: 1 to 4 fl . ounces 3 to 4 ti mes a day.
Fl . Extract: 1 dr.
No. 73Yellow J essamineGelsemium Sempervirens
Wi l d Jessami ne, Woodbi ne, Carol i na Jessami ne, Eveni ng Trumpet Fl ower.
Gel semi um, Jasmi n sauvage, Gel semi e, Gi ftjasmi n, Gel semi o.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Gel semi ne sal ts of potassa, l i me, magnesi a, i ron, si l i ca.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Feb. A-spa. Ner. Alt.
Emm. Dia. Sed.
Excel l ent i n St. Vi tus Dance, Nervous Headache,
Pneumoni a, Lock-Jaw, Leucorrhoea, Faci al neural gi a,
Rheumati sm, Gonorrhoea, Spi nal Meni ngi ti s, Asthma,
Whoopi ng Cough, Dysmenorrhoea, Epi l epsy and
Convul si ons.
Yel l ow Jessami ne equal i zes the ci rcul ati on, i s an arteri al
sedati ve. Large doses l ower the bl ood pressure. I t rel axes
the muscl es and rel i eves the sense of pai n. I t i s al so used
i n col ds, hemorrhages, heart troubl e, spermatorrhoea
and other geni tal di seases. I t i s fi ne i n acute
rheumati sm, pl euri sy, pneumoni a and bronchi ti s. The
ti ncture i s used i n retenti on of the uri ne.
Dose. 10 to 15 drops.
NOTE: Use very careful l y. I f gi ven i n too l arge doses, sti mul ants, such as whi skey or
brandy, wi l l counteract i ts effect.
No. 74Wood SorrelOxalis Acetosella
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Oxal i s, Shamrock, Wel ch Sorrel , Common
Sorrel , Ladi es Sorrel , Cuckoo Bread, Sour Trefoi l , Stubwort, Whi te Sorrel , Wood Sour,
Mountai n Sorrel , Green Sauce. Pai n de Coucon, Jul i ol , Sauerkl ee, Hasenkl ee.
PART USED: Pl ant.
HABI TAT. Europe, U. S. A.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aci. Ref. Diu. Irr. A-sc.
Useful i n al l febri l e di seases, hemorrhages. chroni c catarrh,
uri nary affecti ons, gonorrhoea. Used i n gal l fever to reduce
the heat. The green l eaves mashed wi l l hel p l ocal
i nfl ammati on i f used as a poul ti ce. The tea quenches the
thi rst and al l ays fever. The fresh pl ant eaten raw, i s very
useful i n scurvy.
NOTE: Peopl e wi th a gouty and rheumati c tendency shoul d
not use i t as the pl ant contai ns oxal i c aci d.
No. 75Twin LeafJ effersonia Diphylla
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Ground Squi rrel Pea, Rheumati sm Root,
Hel met Pod, Yel l ow Root.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Diu. Alt. A-rhe. A-syp. Dia.
The tea i s excel l ent for neural gi a, the fl u and col ds i n general . I t
i s very successful l y used i n chroni c rheumati sm, secondary
syphi l i s, dropsy, nervousness, spasms and cramps. I t i s used as
a gargl e i n di seases of the throat and i n scarl et fever.
External l y the tea i s used for sore eyes. The root i s emeti c i n
l arge doses; i n smal l doses i t i s toni c and expectorant.
Dose: Decocti on: 2 to 4 ounces 3 to 4 ti mes a day.
Ti ncture: 1 to 3 fl . drs. 3 ti mes a day.
No. 76LobeliaLobelia Inflata
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Wi l d Tobacco, I ndi an Tobacco, Emeti c Weed,
Puke Weed, Eyebri ght, Asthma Weed, Gag Root, Vomi t Wort, Lobel , Bl adder Pod.
Lobel i e Enfl ee, Lobel i enkraut.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Lobel i ne, Gum, Resi n, Chl orophyl , Li qui n, etc.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Eme. Dia. Exp. Ner. Diu. A-spa.
Lobel i a rel axes the system, rel i eves cramps, spasms, fi ts, l ockjaw; i t promotes the
secreti on of bi l e and uri ne.
The tea or the ti ncture i s used for asthmathe tea i n smal l doses, the ti ncture 15
drops every 30 mi nutes unti l the phl egm i s l oosened.
The ti ncture i s used l ocal l y for sprai ns, brui ses and ski n di seases. The ti ncture i s
made from 4 ounces Lobel i a, al cohol one pi nt and water one pi nt. Let stand for 12
days. Fi l ter. The Aci d ti ncture of Lobel i a i s made from 4 ounces Lobel i a and one quart
of vi negar. The Anti spasmoti c ti ncture for fi ts, l ock-jaw, hydrophobi a, and to expel
poi son from the system i s made as fol l ows: Lobel i a seed one l b., Cayenne 4 ozs.
Val eri an 4 ozs., Gi n 1 gal l on. I t i s used i nternal l y i n one teaspoonful dose i n warm tea.
External l y i t can be used for sprai ns, brui ses, rheumati c pai ns, etc.
Lobelia poultice for pains and inflammation: Sl i ppery El m 2 parts, Lobel i a 1 part.
I tch ointment: Ti nct. Myrrh 1 quart, ti nct. Lobel i a 1 quart,
Spts. of Turpenti ne 1/2 pi nt.
Catarrh Snuff. Bl oodroot 2 ozs., Skunk Cabbage 1 oz., Lobel i a
oz., Snake Root 1/2 oz. and Sl i ppery El m 1 oz.
Doses: 1 to 5 grai ns.
Powdered Bark (sic) 50 to 60 grai ns
Ti ncture 1 to 4 drs.
Sol i d Extr. 2 to 4 grai ns.
Anti dotes: Tanni n, whi skey, aromati c spi ri ts of ammoni a.
No. 77Water HemlockCicuta Maculata
1

COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Spotted Parsl ey, Poi son
Snakeweed, Chi l dren's Bane, Death of Man, Beaver Poi son,
Wi l d Heml ock, Poi son Heml ock, Poi son Parsl ey, Ameri can
Cowbean, Musquash Root. Ci gue vi reuse, Wasserschi erl i ng.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Ci cuti ne. Seed: Coni i ne. (incorrect)
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Acr. Nor. Poi. Eme. Ano.
Has been hi ghl y recommended for nervous and si ck headache.
The root rubbed on i s good for arthri ti s and si mi l ar compl ai nts.
The expressed jui ce used as a pl aster i s excel l ent for hardened gl ands.
One drop of the ti ncture on sugar or i n water i s sai d to cure ruptures i f used for a
certai n l ength of ti me. The ti ncture i s al so used for cramps, epi l epsy, paral ysi s of the
bl adder and i nabi l i ty to hol d uri ne. Al so for the Asi ati c chol era.
NOTE: I n case of poi soni ng i nduce vomi ti ng ri ght away, then dri nk some vi negar.
No. 78OkraAbelmoschus Esculentus
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Bendee, Gombo Leaves, Musk Leaves, Musk
Leaf Pl ant, Amber Seed, Ambrette, Ochra, Musk Seed, Gumbo. Grai ne d'Ambrette,
Arnbrettenkoerner, Bi somkoerner.
HABI TAT: Egypt, East and West I ndi es.
1 Deschauer here confuses Water Heml ock (Ciscuta spp.) wi th Poison Heml ock (Conium
maculatum). The uses gi ven are those for Coni umMM
PART USED: Capsul es.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Gombi ne.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Muc. Dem. Edi.
Used for poul ti ces. The emul si on made from the seeds i s
anti spasmodi c. The seeds chewed are a stomachi c, nervi ne,
sweeten the breath and are used as an aphrodi si ac. The seeds made
i nto an emul si on wi th mi l k are used for the i tch. The l eaves furni sh
an emol i ent poul ti ce. The vegetabl e muci n, Okri n, obtai ned from the
pod of Okra i s used wi th excel l ent resul ts for pepti c ul cers.
No. 79J asmineJ asminum Officinale
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Whi te Jasmi ne, Yasmyn,
Whi te Poi son Vi ne.
HABI TAT: Spai n and France.
PARTS USED: Oi l , Fl owers.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS. Of oil, Benzyl acetate, Li nal yl
acetate.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Oil: Fra. Bit. A-rhe.
Mostl y used as perfume. The fl owers were formerl y used for
nervousness.
No. 80Sweet GumLiquidambar Styraciflua
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Opossum Tree, Copal m, Gum Tree, Li qui d
Storax, Whi te Gum. Styrax l i qui de, Fl uessi ger Storax, Storace l i qui do, Estoraque
liquido.
HABI TAT: S. Ameri ca, U. S. A.
PART USED. Bark.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Storesi n,
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Bark: Ner. Flowers: Aro.
Gum. Used i n oi ntments.
Sweet Gum bark i s used as a sti mul ati ng expectorant i n
catarrhs. The bark i n tea form i s al so used i n di arrhoea,
dysentery and coughs. Has been recommended for di phtheri a, Pul moni c catarrhs,
gonorrhoea and l eucorrhoea. Combi ned wi th l ard I t i s good for many ski n di seases and
ri ngworm. Mi xed wi th 2 to 3 parts of ol i ve oi l makes an effecti ve l ocal preparati on for
scabi es.
No. 81HelleboreHelleborus Foetidus
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Bear's Foot, Bastard Bearsfoot, Feti d
Hel l ebore, Oxheal , Sti nki ng Hel l ebore, Setti swort, Ni esswurz, Laeusekraut, Wi l de
Chri stwurz.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Hel l eborei n, Hel l ebori n.
PARTS USED: Leaves, Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Eme. Pur. Ver. Poi.
Hel l ebore i s a drasti c purgati ve. Formerl y used i n dropsy and
amenorrhoea, al so i n nervous di sorders and hysteri a. Appl i ed
l ocal l y, the fresh root i s very i rri tant . Usual l y, Hel l ebore i s used
i n the form of a ti ncture, and must be admi ni stered wi th great
care. The ti ncture was formerl y used i n pal sy, apopl exy and
epi l epsy.
Doses: Fl . Extr. 2 to 10 drops
Sol i d Extr. 1 to 2 grai ns
Powdered Root, 10 to 20 grai ns as a drasti c purgati ve
2 to 3 grai ns as an al terati ve
Decocti on, 2 drachms to a pi nt, a fl ui d ounce every four hours ti l l effecti ve.
No. 82WillowSalix Nigra
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Bl ack Wi l l ow, Catki ns Wi l l ow, Pussy Wi l l ow.
Wei den, Encorce de Saul e.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Tanni n, Sal i ni gri n.
PART USED: Bark.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Ton. Feb. Aro. Sed.
Buds; A-aph.
The tea of the bark stops vomi ti ng, spi tti ng bl ood, fl ux,
l ung troubl es; al so gonorrhoea and ovari an pai n. Used
wi th good success for nocturnal emi ssi ons and nervous di sturbances of the,
menstrual peri od. I t moderates sexual passi on and undue sexual exci tement and i s
very val uabl e i n troubl es resul ti ng from masturbati on.
A fi ne reci pe for weakness and pai n of l i mbs and feet: Wi l l ow l eaves 240 grams,
Mugwort 120 grams, Wi l d Chamomi l e 150 grams, Agri mony 120 grams. Boi l al l i n 4
quarts of water down to three quarts. Wash parts wi th thi s preparati on.
Dose: Fl . Extr. 20 to 30 drops 4 ti mes a day.
The i nner bark l eft i n red wi ne overni ght i s fi ne for dropsy. The powdered bark i s used
for i ndi gesti on. The l eaves of the whi te wi l l ow steeped i n brandy i s excel l ent for gravel
and ki dney stones.
No. 83MistletoeViscum Flavescens
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Bi rdl i me, Gol den Bough, Mi stel , Gui de Chene,
Gillou, Herbe de la Croix, Muerdago.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Vi sci n.
PARTS USED: Leaves, Twi gs, Berri es.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Nar. A-spa. Eme. Ton. Ner.
Of great servi ce i n epi l epsy, convul si ve nervous di sorders, St.
Vi tus Dance, cramps, fl ux, hysteri a, di zzi ness. The ti ncture i s an
excel l ent heart toni c. The berri es made i nto tea good for sti tches
i n the si de; al so external l y for ul cers and sores.
The powdered berri es are good for dri vi ng out worms. The Mi stl etoe grown on oaks i s
especi al l y good for worms i n chi l dren.
Mi stl etoe tea i s of great servi ce i n del ayed menstruati on, hi gh bl ood pressure and i t
al so amel i orates the troubl e of parturi ti on.,
Doses: Decocti on: Tabl espoonful doses several ti mes a day.
Ti ncture: 5 to 10 drops i n water.
Fl : Extr.: 1/4 to 1 dr.
No. 84YewTaxus Baccata
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Yew Tree, Chi nwood, Gl obe Berri es, El be.
HABI TAT: Europe, North Afri ca, Western Asi a.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Taxi ne, Mi l ossi n.
PARTS USED: Leaves, Frui t.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Poi. Sed.
Used especi al l y i n epi l epsy. From the frui t a syrup i s made for
l ung troubl es. From the green twi gs a tea i s made for abdomi nal
ai l ments. The tea i s al so benefi ci al for di phtheri a and
i nfl ammati on of the throat.
8 grams to a cup of water.
No. 85HawthornCrataegus Oxyacanthus
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Engl i sh Hawthorn, Nobl e Epi ne, Qui ckset,
Thorn Appl e Tree, Maytree, Whi te Thorn, Hazel s, Gazel s, Ladi es' Meat. L'epi ne
Nobl e, Hagerdorn, Wei ssdorn.
HABI TAT: Europe, North Afri ca, Western Asi a, U. S. A.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Amygdal i n. Bark: Crataegi n.
PARTS USED: Frui t (cal l ed Haws), Fl owers.
Very good i n organi c and functi onal heart troubl es, excel l ent for
the so-cal l ed rheumati sm of the heart. The fl owers and berri es
are used as a decocti on i n cases of sore throat. I n dropsy, due to
heart troubl e, use the Hawthorn tea. The fresh l eaves mashed and put on wounds,
open sores and ul cers stops the bl eedi ng and puri fi es them. The seed boi l ed i n water,
i ncreases the uri ne and i s of great servi ce i n gravel and stones of the ki dneys. I n the
Swi ss a beer i s made from the frui t. The tea i s al so used for apopl exy, verti go, etc.
Dose: Fl . Extr. of Berri es: 10 to 15 drops.
No. 86YarrowAchillea Millefolium
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Mi l foi l , Nobl e Yarrow, Ladi es Mantl e,
Nosebl eed, Thousand Leaf, Mi l l efol i um, Yerba de San Juan, Sol di er's Woundwort,
Schafgarbe, Mi l efol i o.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Achi l l ei n.
PART USED: Pl ant.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Alt. Diu. Ton. Vul. Aro. Dia.
Yarrow for col ds. Used for obstructed perspi rati on brought about
by chi l l . Yarrow i s of great servi ce i n hemorrhages, bl eedi ng of al l
ki nds, excessi ve menstruati on, l eucorrhoea, dysentery, chi l l s, fever,
di abetes, pi l es, gl eet, measl es, strangury. I t i s excel l ent for nervous
condi ti on of the heart, for profuse mucous or catarrhal di scharges,
or uteri ne di seases, fl ux, del ayed menses, fl atul ent col i c,
sl uggi shness of the l i ver, i nternal ul cers, cramps i n the stomach
and i ntesti nes, col i c, rheumati sm.
Yarrow and Chamomi l e fi ne for bedwetti ng, nerves- and Spermatorrhoea. The
ti ncture i s used for weak stomach. External l y i t heal s fresh wounds, fi stul as and
ul cers.
Pile Ointment: Yarrow 15 grams, Red Raspberry Leaves 15 grams, Butter 90 grams.
Si mmer i n the butter for 30 mi nutes.
Another Pile Ointment: Yarrow 1 oz., Gol den Seal 1 oz., Gi nger 1 oz. Si mmer i n quart
of water for 10 mi nutes. Strai n and add whi l e hot 1/2 pound of Bl ack Treacl . Dose: 1/2
teaspoonful three ti mes a day.
Flu Tea: Equal parts of Yarrow, Boneset, Horehound, Sage, and Bal m. Add a l i ttl e
Gi nger and Capsi cum. Dri nk hot whi l e i n bed.
NO. 87HepaticaHepatica Triloba
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Ki dney Li ver Leaf, Nobl e Li verwort, Li verl eaf,
Trefoi l ., Herb Tri ni ty, Crystal Wort, Li ver Moss,
Leberbl uemchen.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Tanni n, Sugar, etc.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast, Muc. Hep. Pec. Dem.
Ton. Vul.
The fresh mashed l eaves put on wounds and open ul cers
wi l l stop them to bl eed and. they puri fy the sores. The, seed
i ncreases the uri ne and i s good for gravel and stones.
I t i s a mi l d sti mul ant to the mucous surfaces and a toni c for the stomach and the
bowel s. I t i s used freel y i n coughs due to col ds, i n fevers, di sorders of the l i ver, bl eedi ng
from the l ungs, al so i n coughs and bronchi ti s. The di sti l l ed water i s used for freckl es
and sunburn.
Doses: Tea: 1 to 2 cupful s col d.
Ti ncture: 1/2 to 1 fl . dr.
Fl . Extr.; 1/2 to 2 drachms.
No. 88Billberry
Vaccinium Myrtillus
Whortl eberry, Huckl eberry, Bl ack
Whortl eberry, Whi nberry, Wi neberry,
Bl eaberry, Dyeberry, Hockl eberri es,
Hei del beeren, Myrti l l e Andrano, Beesi nge,
Wal d-Bl aubeere, Schwarzebeere.
HABI TAT: Europe, U., S. A.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Qui ni c Aci d,
Myrtillin.
PARTS USED: Leaves, Berri es.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Esc. A-sco. A-
sep. Fruit: Ast.
The tea from the l eaves i s excel l ent for
vomi ti ng, cramps of the stomach, weakness
of the uri nary organs, cough, gravel and
di abetes. The tea of the l eaves i s al so a good eyewater. The jui ce of the l eaves i s of
great servi ce i n thrush and for i nfl amed eyes.
The decocti on of the l eaves or bark of root i s used for ul cerati on of the mouth and
throat; al so, for a wash of ul cers and i nternal l y for di arrhoea. The frui t and root
steeped i n gi n i s for dropsy and gravel . The l eaves and berri es steeped i n wi ne wi l l
expel ki dney stones. The dri ed berri es are an excel l ent medi ci ne for di arrhoea,
dysentery and hemorrhages. The berri es cooked i n red wi ne wi th a l i ttl e ci nnamon
added for di arrhoea. A fi ne heal th tea i s made from equal parts of Bi l berry l eaves,
Strawberry l eaves and thyme.
Doses: Powdered berri es: 4 grams.
Syrup: 60 gram to a quart of water.
No. 89Silver-WeedPotentilla Anserine
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Wi l d Tansy, Goose Grass, Trai l i ng Tansy, Moor
Grass, Wi l d Agri mony. Gaense Fi ngerkraut, Anseri ne.
PARTS USED: Leaves, Seed and Roots.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Ton.
The tea boi l ed i n mi l k i s excel l ent for cramps, even for
tetanus. Al so used i n mi l k for di arrhoea. Si l verweed tea i s
fi ne for dropsy due to l i ver troubl e. The root i s used for
spi tti ng of bl ood and i ntermi ttent fevers. Sweetened wi th
honey makes a fi ne gargl e for sore throat, ul cerated mouth,
spongy gums, l oose teeth; al so for toothache and for
preservi ng the gums from scurvy. A strong i nfusi on, used
l ocal l y, wi l l check the bl eedi ng of pi l es and shoul d be used
l ess strong at the same ti me i nternal l y. A fi ne stomach tea
i s made from Si l verweed and Fennel and Caraway.
Silverweed Wine for rheumati sm, congesti on of the l i ver,
spl een, ki dney stones and di arrhoea i s made as fol l ows:
Si l verweed 90 grams, Tormenti l 60 grams,
European Avens 45 grams, three handful s each of Betony,
Gamander, Bl essed Thi stl e, Centuary and Wormwood. Put al l i n a barrel wi th 20
quarts of whi te wi ne or appl e ci der.
No. 90Bog-bean
Menyanthes Trifoliata
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Buckbean,
Brookbean, Marsh Cl over, Moon Fl ower, Marsh
Trefoi l , Water Shamrock, Bi tter Trefoi l , Bean
Trefoi l , Bog Myrtl e, Bi tterworm, Scharbocks
Kl ee, Bi tterkl ee, Trefl e d'eau, Trebol , Sumpf-
Wasser Kl ee.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Menyanthi n.
PARTS USED: Bark, Leaves.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Bit. Ton. Ant. Diu.
Cat. Febr. Deo. Ver.
The tea i mproves the di gesti on and i s excel l ent for weakness of the stomach,
consti pati on, abdomi nal weakness, fever, col i c, col d i n the stomach, l i ver troubl e,
jaundi ce. Works best i f combi ned wi th Sage, Wormwood and Centaury. Used
external l y for gl andul ar swel l i ngs. Renders great servi ce i n rheumati sm, ski n di seases
and scurvy.
Bogbean works especi al l y on the gl ands. I t puri fi es the bl ood and gi ves good servi ce i n
nervous di seases, peri odi cal headaches, pal pi tati on and paral ysi s. For asthma the
fol l owi ng reci pe has proven sati sfactory: Equal parts of Bogbeans, Horehound,
Lobel i a, Agri mony, Li cori ce, Comfrey, and Vervai n. A desertspoonful 4 or 5 ti mes a
day.
Doses: Powdered l eaves or roots: 20 to 30 grai ns.
Fl . Extract: 10 to 40 drops.
No. 91Succory, or Chicory
Cichorium Intybus
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Chi cory,
Wi l d Chi cory, Wi l d Succory, Hendi beh,
Wegwarte, Zi chori e, Chi coree, Achi cori a
amarga.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: I nsul i n,
2
Sugar.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ape. Deo. Bit.
Sed.
Puri fi es the l i ver, spl een, ki dneys; removes the
mucous from the stomach. Boi l ed i n mi l k i t
puri fi es the bl ood. Good for jaundi ce, hysteri a,
hypochondri a, gout, rheumati sm, l ung troubl es
and gravel . The Chi cory spi ri ts i s excel l ent for
atrophy of the l i mbs. For spi tti ng bl ood take 3
ti mes a day a teaspoonful of the fresh jui ce.
Excel l ent for enl argement of the l i ver. Hot
poul ti ce good for pai nful i nfl ammati on and
stomach ache. Al so good for ski n erupti ons due to the gout. The l eaves are used i n
sal ads and are much superi or to the dandel i on l eaves. Leaves shoul d be bl anched. The
brui sed, fresh l eaves make a good poul ti ce for swel l i ngs and i nfl ammati on. The
roasted root i s used to a great extent as a coffee substi tute.
2 That shoul d r ead I nul i n...no r el ati on.
No. 92PapawCarica Papaya
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Mel on Tree, Mamaei re, Papaya Vul gari s.
HABI TAT: Tropi cal Countri es.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Seed: Cari ci n, Myrosi n. Leaves: Carpai ne, whi ch works
like digitalis.
PARTS USED: Fruit; Edi. J uice: Ves.
The jui ce or the i nfusi on of the l eaves and frui t
makes meat tender. The dri ed whi te powdered
unri pe jui ce i s sai d to di ssol ve the fi bri nous
membrane i n croup and di phtheri a, a sol uti on of i t
to be pai nted over the pharynx every 5 mi nutes.
The fresh l eaves are used as a dressi ng for foul
wounds. The jui ce taken i nternal l y good for
dyspepsi a and catarrh of the stomach.
No. 92aPAPAW SEEDSUvaria Triloba.
COMMON NAME: Custard Appl e.
HABI TAT: U. S. A., I ndi a, Afri ca.
PARTS USED: Seeds, Bark and Leaves.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Fi xed oi l , Resi n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Em. Bark: Bit. Ton.
Leaves are used for boi l s and ul cers.
No. 93TamarindTamarindus Indica
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Bl ack Tamari nds,
I ndi an Dates, Tamari nde, Tamari ndo, Pul pa de Tamari ndo.
HABI TAT: I ndi a, Fl ori da.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Ci tri c Aci d, Tartari c Aci d,
Potassi um Bi tartrate.
PARTS USED: Frui t Pul p, Leaves, Bark.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Fruit Pulp: Lax. Ref. Aci.
Leaves: Ant. Bark: Ton.
Tamari nd i s mi l dl y l axati ve l i ke prunes, fi gs or barberri es. I t i s used i n cases of
hemorrhoi ds, fever, mucous i n stomach and i ntesti nes. Leaves
are used to di spel worms. The l eaves and fl owers for fever and
ai l ments due to gal l bl adder troubl e. The Tamari nds form a fi ne
dri nk i n febri l e di seases.
Dose: One drachm to an ounce.
No. 94PinkrootSpigelia Marilandica
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Carol i na Pi nkroot, Worm
Grass, Carol i na Pi nk, Worm Weed, Star Bl oom, I ndi an Pi nk,
Spi gel i a, Ameri can Worm Root, Maryl and Pi nk, I ndi a Pi nk,
Wormgrasswurzel , Spi gel i e Anthel mi nthi que.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Spi gel i ne.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ant. Nar. Acr
Spi gel i a admi ni stered i n overdose i s a narcoti c poi son. The common doses are:
Powdered root for an adul t 1 to 2 drachms, for chi l dren 10 to 20 grai ns. The I nfusi on:
1/2 ounce to a pi nt of water. Fl ui d Extract: 1 fl . dr.
Spi gel i a i s mostl y empl oyed to expel round worms and i s usual l y combi ned wi th
senna. One ounce of Pi nkroot and 4 drachms of Senna for a quart of water. Dose: Two
tabl espoonful s twi ce a day.
Formul a of a good worm tea: Equal parts Spi gel i a, Savi n, Senna and Manna.
The ti ncture i s al so used for rheumati c earache and temporary
deafness; al so for ul cerated eyel i ds and pal pi tati on of the heart.
Dose: 2 to 3 drops i n a l i ttl e water two to three ti mes a day..
No. 99TeaselDipsacus Sylvestris
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Wi l d Teasel , Teazl e,
Venus Bath, Wood Broom, Venus Basi n, Card Thi stl e, Barber's
Brush, Church Broom, Brushes and Combs, Karden,
Kardaeschendi stel , Rauhkarde.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Diu. Sud Sto. Opt.
The oi ntment made from the brui sed root i s used for warts and wens, canker sores
and fi stul as. The i nfusi on creates an appeti te and strengthens the stomach. Al so good
for jaundi ce and l i ver troubl es.
No. 96PomegranatePunica Granatum
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Grenadi er, Puni ce
Appl e, Wi l d Pomegranate, Puni c Appl e, Carthageni an Appl e,
Granatbaum. Ecorce de Granade, Mel ogranato, Mal i cori o,
Scorzo l e Mel ogranati , Cortezade Granada.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Pel l eti eri ne or Puni ci ne, Gal l o-
tanni n, Manni te.
PARTS USED: Fl owers and Bark, Frui t and ri nd of frui t.
HABI TAT: Western Asi a, Chi na, Japan..
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Ant. F-com. Seed: Dem
Fruit: Ast. Ref.
The ri nd of the frui t of the Puni cum Mal um i s used for expel l i ng tapeworms. Steep for
that purpose 2 ounces of the bark i n two pi nts of water for 12 hours. Steep down to
one pi nt and take a wi negl assful every two hours. Has to be taken for several
morni ngs before the whol e tapeworm passes away.
The i nfusi on i s someti mes used as a gargl e due to the astri ngent property of the bark.
Doses: Powder: 20 to 30. grai ns.
Ri nd: 1 to 2 drachms:
Fl . Extr.: 24 to 2 drachms.
Decocti on: 4 ounces to 20 ounces of water, 1/4 fl . oz. of i t.
No. 97PipsissewaChimaphila Umbellata
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Common Pri nce's Pi ne,
Rheumati sm Weed, Ki ngs Cure, Wi ntergreen, Ground Hol l y,
Nobl e Pi ne, Pyrol a, Bi tter or Fal se Wi ntergreen, Pi ne Tul i p, Love
i n Wi nter. Herbe de Pyrol e ombel l ee, Dol denbl uethi ges
Harnkraut, Wi ntergruen.
HABI TAT: Europe, Asi a, Si beri a, U. S. A.
PART USED: Pl ant.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Diu. Ton Alt. Ast. Exa.
Pi psi ssewa i s used i n many ways l i ke Uva Ursi . The tea i s taken for scroful a,
rheumati sm, cysti ti s, dropsy, ki dney troubl es, cancer, chroni c rel axati on of the
bl adder, prosti ti s wi th catarrh of the bl adder, gravel , scanty uri ne, chroni c di seases of
the geni touri nary mucous membrane.
External l y i t i s used for cancerous and scroful ous ul cers and for bathi ng rheumati c
joi nts.
Doses: Tea: Cupful before meal s.
Ti nct.: 1/2 to 2 fl . dr.
Fl . Extr.: 30 to 90 grai ns.
No. 98SassafrasSassafras Officinale
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Ague Tree, Ci nnamon Wood, Sal oop, Saxi frax,
Sassafr asbaum.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Safrol , Safrene, Eugenol .
PARTS USED: Bark and Fl owers.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Sti. Alt. Diu. Dia.
The tea i s excel l ent for boi l s and sores, for Nettl e Rash,
strengthens the stomach, good for cramps and a great bl ood
purifier.
The fl owers are used to make soups for consumpti ves. A
poul ti ce of the root i s used for i l l -condi ti oned ul cers. The oi l i s
used for uri nary troubl es: 5 to 10 drops on sugar. I t i s al so
used i nternal l y for pai nful menstruati on, rheumati sm,
syphi l i ti c affecti ons and for afterpai ns, 10 to 20 drops twi ce a
day.
External l y the oi l i s of great servi ce for frost bi te, swel l i ngs and many surface
i nfl ammati ons. For tootheache use the oi l on cotton and appl y to the gums.
Dr. Horn's formul a for the bl ood: 12 grams each of Sassafras, Sarsapari l l a,
Guai acum, 1 1/2 grams Castoreum, 15 grams each of Wi l d Lettuce, European
Lovage and Safron. Let stand i n brandy for two weeks, strai n and take a smal l
wi negl assful every morni ng and eveni ng.
No. 99GinsengPanax QuinquefoliumAralia Quinquefolia
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Fi ve Fi ngers, Tartar Root, Red Berry, Man's
Heal th, Gi nseng, Gi nsen.
HABI TAT: Eastern Asi a, Manchuri a, Korea, Japan (U.S.A.)
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Starch, Gum, Panaqui l on, Saponi n.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Sto. Sti. Dem.
The Chi nese consi der i t a soverei gn remedy i n al most al l di seases.
I t i s useful i n dyspepsi a, vomi ti ng, nervous di sorders, l oss of
appeti te, col i c, pal sy, asthma, dysentery, cerebral anaemi a and T.
B.
Doses: Decocti on; 1/4 to 1/2 cupful three ti mes a day.
Powdered Root: 1 to 2 teaspoonful s.
No. 100ThriftStatice Caroliniana
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Ameri can Marsh Rosemary. Ameri can Thri ft,
Sea Thri ft, Sea Gi l l i fl ower, Lavender Thri ft, Sea Lavender, I nk Root, Meadow Root,
Marsh Root. Canker Root, Marsh Rosemary.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Vol ati l e Oi l , Gum tanni c aci d, Al bumen,
Caoutchouc.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Root: Ast.
Used especi al l y for canker sores and spongy gums. Very val uabl e i n
di arrhoea dysentery, after the acute stage i s passed. The tea of the
root i s of great servi ce for ul cerated mouth. The powdered root i s
appl i ed to ol d sores and as an oi ntment for pi l es. The tea i s excel l ent for chroni c
gonorrhoea, l eucorrhoea, prol apsus of the womb and ani . Use as a douche.
Statice Limonium i s the European Thri ft, al so cal l ed European Marsh Rosemary.
Common Forei gn Name: Strandnel ke, Sumpfporst.
Properti es and Uses: Root: Ast. Ton. Used especi al l y i n di arrhoea.
Statice Armeria, cal l ed Sea Pi nk, European Thri ft.
Part Used: Fl ower.
Properti es: Di u.
No. 101Sheep LaurelKalmia Augustifolia
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Narrow Leafed Laurel , Lambki l l , Sheep Laurel ,
Sheep Poi son, Dwarf Laurel , Wi cky Kal mi e.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PART USED: Leaves.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Andromedotoxi n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Nar. Poi. Err. A-syp. Sed. Ast.
Sheep Laurel i s a poi son and shoul d be used wi th prudence. The
decocti on has been found val uabl e i n neural gi a, Jaundi ce,
Hemorrhages, di arrhoea, dysentery, fevers, di seases of the heart,
syphi l i s and rheumati sm.
An oi ntment made from the l eaves good for scal d head and i tch, al so for ul cerati ons
between the toes.
Dose: Tabl espoonful of the decocti on.
No. 102Mountain LaurelKalmia Latifolia
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Ameri can Laurel , Cal i co Bush, Spoon-wood,
Rose Laurel , Broad-l eaved Laurel , Kal mi e,
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PART USED: Leaves.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Arbuti n, Andromedotoxi n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Nar. Poi. Err. A-syp. Sed. Ast.
The l eaves and top of thi s pl ant are poi sonous. The decocti on of
ti ncture i s sedati ve to the heart. I t i s a most effi ci ent agent i n
syphi l i s, fevers, jaundi ce, neural gi a and i nfl ammati on. Stewed
wi th l ard, the oi ntment i s used for ski n di seases.
Whi skey i s the best anti dote.
Doses: Ti ncture: 10 to 20 drops every three hours.
Powdered l eaves: 10 to 20 grai ns.
No. 103SaxifragePimpinella Saxifraga
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Pi mpernel , Burnet Saxi frage, Smal l Saxi frage,
Smal l Pi mpernel , Pi mpi nel . Bi bernel , Stei npetersi l i e.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: A bi tter resi n.
PARTS USED: Leaves and Root,
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Nau. Pun. Sti. Sto. Res.
Dia. Diu.
The root i s very hot and acri d; the dri ed root bri ngs on
vomi ti ng. The tea of Saxi frage i ncreases the appeti te, l oosens
phl egm i n coughs, hoarseness, chroni c bronchi ti s, expel s
ki dney and bl adder stones. Excel l ent i n gout and l ungs
obstructed wi th phl egm. Al so of great servi ce i n dropsy and to
promote menstruati on. Very good i n asthma. The oi l and resi n i s used to rel i eve
fl atul ent i ndi gesti on. The fresh root chewed i s an excel l ent remedy for toothache and
paral ysi s of the tongue. The decocti on used external l y wi l l remove freckl es.
A fi ne gargl e for tonsi l i ti s and i nfl ammati on of the uvul a i s made from four drops of
the ti ncture and four tabl espoonful s of water.
The decocti on i s al so used as a l ocal appl i cati on to wounds.
No. 104MallowMalva Rotundifolia
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Low Mal l ow, Cheese Pl ant, Bl ue Mal l ows,
Dwarf Mal l ow, Runni ng Mal l ows, Dutch Cheese, Dol l Cheese, Pel l as. Mal ve,
Kaesepappel .
PARTS USED: Pl ant and Fl owers.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Muci l age.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Plant: Dem. Muc, Diu. Emo.
Flowers: Pec.
The pl ant boi l ed i n water i s a fi ne preparati on for l ung troubl es, sti tch i n the si de,
ul cerated ki dneys, or ul cerated bl adder, al so for gravel . Boi l ed i n mi l k i t i s good for
coughs and T. B. I n fevers dri nk a cupful of i t every three hours and at the same ti me
bi nd the herb as a fomentati on on the bottoms of the feet and on the pal ms of the
hands. A syrup i s good for dysentery and spi tti ng of bl ood. A decocti on of the root i s
used for water-brash fevers. Roots boi l ed i n red wi ne make a fi ne tooth preparati on.
I n dysentery boi l the l eaves and roots and use i nternal l y and as an enema l ocal l y.
Leaves are used external l y for fomentati ons, poul ti ces, gargl es, enemas and for
i nfl amed eyes. For i nfl amed, hard ul cers use the brui sed l eaves whi ch soften and heal
them qui ckl y, can al so be used on fresh wounds. For rectal ul cers boi l the fl owers wi th
honey or wi ne and use external l y. Fl owers steeped i n water are an excel l ent gargl e.
For a swol l en neck try a poul ti ce of Mal l ow l eaves.
NOTE: Do not use l eaves i nfected wi th brown spots.
No. 105ClovesCaryophyllus Aromaticus
Mother Cl oves, Cl ous de Gi rofl e,
Gewuerznel ken, Naegel ei n, Garofani
Cl avi l l o.
HABI TAT: Mol ucca I sl and, Phi l i ppi nes.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Caryophyl l i n,
Eugenin.
PART USED: Buds.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Sti.
Irr. A-eme. Car.
The powder or i nfusi on i s used wi th good
resul ts i n nausea, vomi ti ng, fl atul ence,
sl ow di gesti on, dyspepsi a. Combi ned wi th
Al l Spi ce i t i s i f great servi ce i n summer
di arrhoea. As a l ocal i rri tant i t sti mul ates
the peri stal si s. Cl oves are good for the
l i ver, are a powerful anti septi c, a
sti mul ati ng expectorant i n bronchi al
troubl es. Cl oths di pped i n an i nfusi on of
cl oves and appl i ed over abdomen are excel l ent for pai n and col i c. The ti ncture i s used
for stomach and abdomi nal weakness, col i c, vomi ti ng of pl eghm and di arrhoea. Cl oves
chewed are a hel p for paral ysi s of the tongue, al so for tooth-ache. Oi l of cl oves i s used
external l y for paral ysi s and toothache.
Cl oves shoul d not be used for a l ong peri od.
Doses: Ti ncture: 5 to 6 drops on sugar.
Oi l : 1 to 5 drops.
I nfusi on: 1/2 to 1 ounce.
No. 106Harebell
Campanula Rotundifolia
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Bel l fl ower,
Grassgl ockenbl ume, Ni ckende Sternhyazi nthe.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Em. Pec. Orn.
Thi s pl ant i s sel dom i f ever used as a medi ci ne. A tea of thi s
pl ant wi l l assi st expectorati on.
No. 107Passion Flower
Passiflora Coerulea
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Maypops, Passi on
Vi ne, Granadi l l a, Passi onsbl ume, Maracoo.
PARTS USED: Pl ant, Fl ower.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Passi fl ori ne,
whi ch i s si mi l ar to morphi ne.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Orn. Diu.
Dep. Sed.
A very good nerve sedati ve, rel i eves
i nsomni a and certai n types of
convul si ons. Very good for neural gi a.
Used I n di arrhoea, dysentery,
dysmennorrhoea and epi l epsy. I t
reduces the arteri al pressure and
i ncreases perspi rati on. The marrow of
the frui t i s' used for scurvy and
gallbladder trouble.
Fl . Extr.: 10 to 20 mi ns.
No. 108Wild CucumberEcbalium Agreste
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: El ateri um, Squi rti ng Cucumber, El ateri um
Cucumber, Wi l d Bal sam Appl e, El ateri on, El ateri um, El ateri o, Spri gaurke,
Bal samapfel , Spri tzgurke.
HABI TAT: Medi terranean regi ons.
PART USED: Jui ce.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: El ateri um, Resi n,
Liquin.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Hyd. Ver. Poi.
Shoul d be used wi th greatest cauti on.
The root i s used external l y for dropsi cal swel l i ngs,
sti tch i n the si de and podagra. Large i nternal doses
cause nausea and vomi ti ng and i f used too often i t
wi l l produce i nfl ammati on of the stomach and
bowel s and even fatal resul ts.
I t i ncreases the fl ow of uri ne and i s useful i n dropsy
due to ki dney di seases. When usi ng i t for that purpose mi x i t wi th qui nce jui ce.
Dose: 1-20 to 1-10 of a grai n.
Anti dote: Empty stomach ri ght away. Opi um i s gi ven by mouth and rectum, fol l owed
by sti mul ants and demul cents.
No. 109BalmMelissa Officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Lemon Bal m, Bee Bal m, Bl ue Bal m, Sweet
Bal m, Ci tronel l e, Cure-Al l , Dropsy Pl ant, Bal m Mi nt,
Mel i ssenbl aetter, Bi enenkraut.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Oi l , Tanni n, Gum, Ci tral .
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Cep. Dia. Emm. Sti. A-
spa. Feb. Car.
The tea i s excel l ent for green si ckness, hysteri a, mel anchol i a,
cramps, col i cs, nervous headache, pai nful menses,
rheumati sm, i n catarrh, i nfl uenza, col d attended wi th fever, and vomi ti ng.
I n fevers add l emon jui ce, use as a cool i ng dri nk. I n epi l epsy soak the l eaves i n wi ne
and dri nk i t i n smal l doses. Al so val uabl e i n shortness of breath and weak heart.
Ti ncture i s used for upset stomach, fai nti ng spel l s, rheumati c pai ns, paral ysi s.
Steeped i n wi ne i t strengthens the heart, brai n, cl eanses the chest and stops
wheezi ng.
For col d feet mi x ti ncture of Bal m and ti ncture of Arni ca and rub on morni ng and
ni ght. Bal m wi ne strengthens the memory and i s good for mel anchol i a.
No. 110ColumboFrasera Carolinesis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Ameri can Col umb, Ameri can Col umba, Fraseri
Wal teri i , Frasera Canadensi s.
HABI TAT: U. S. A. PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Bi tter Gum, Pecti n, Gl ucose.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ton. Cat. Em. Sti.
The fresh root i s catharti c and emeti c.
The dry root may be used as Genti an as a bi tter toni c for
general debi l i ty, weak and enfeebl ed stomach, torpi c l i ver,
etc.
Dose: Powder: 1 to 3 ounces.
I nfusi on: 2 fl . ounces a day.
NOTE: True Col umbo (Coculus Palmatus) di ffers from the
Ameri can Col umbo. I t has concentrated ci rcl es i n the root and
grows i n Eastern Afri ca.
No. 111HemlockTsuga
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Tanners Bark, Canada
Pi tch Tree, Heml ock Gum Tree, Weepi ng Spruce, Pi ne Tops,
Heml ock Spruce, Heml ock-Schi erl i ngs, Sprossen-Tanne.
HABI TAT : U.S.A.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Oi l of Spruce, or Oi l of Heml ock.
PART USED: The bark encrusted wi th hardened jui ce.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Bark. Ast. Dia. Leaves: Abo.
The young branches are someti mes used to make beer.
The Pi tch i s used for pl asters whi ch are gi vi ng good servi ce i n podagra, Backache,
headache, hemorrhoi ds, ear noi ses and bl ue ri ngs around the eyes when pl aced to
affected parts. For toothache use the same pl aster but pl ace on di fferent parts of the
neck. For wri nkl es make a tea from the cones and wash the face several ti mes a day
and at bedti me.
The pl aster i s made by mel ti ng 90 parts of the Canada Pi tch wi th 10 parts of wax .
No. 112Beech
Fagus Sylvatica
Ameri can Beech, Beechnut Tree,
Rothbuche, Buchecker, Faggi o, Hetre,
Faya.
PARTS USED: Bark and Frui t.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Seed
contai ns Chol i ne.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Bark:
Ast. Ton. A-sep.
The bark i s used wi th benefi t i n di arrhoea and fl uxes. Local l y the tea of the bark i s
used as a wash for ul cers and wounds. The tar i s sti mul ati ng and anti septi c. Used
i nternal l y for chroni c bronchi ti s and external l y for vari ous ski n di seases. The nuts are
edi bl e. The ash of the wood contai ns a l arge proporti on of potash.
Rel ated speci es:
No. 112aBeech DropsOrobanche Virginiana
Beechdrops i s a parasi te on the Beech Tree roots.
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Cancer Root, Broom Rape, Fi r Rape, Cancer
Drops, Orbanche de Vi rgi ni e, Kl ebswurz.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Chl orogeni c Aci d.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Nau. Bit. Ast. Dep. Vul.
Used wi th benefi t i n di arrhoea, fl uxes, erysi pel as.
Reputed to cure cancer, though thi s i s doubtful .
No. 113Birds-foot Trefoil
Lotus Corniculata
COMMON NAMES: Cross Toes, Shoes and Stocki ngs,
Lotus, Butter Jags, Bi rdsfoot, Trefoi l .
Pl ant and Fl ower ornamental onl y. Not used i n medi ci ne.
No. 114Common Ash
Fraxinus Excelsior
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: European Ash,
Bi rd's Tongue, Husbandman's Tree. Esche, Fresno,
Frene, Frassi no.
PARTS USED: Bark, Leaves, Seed.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Fraxi n,
Fraxeti n. Tanni n, Querceti n, Manni te.
Bark: Feb. Diu. Bit. A-per.
Leaves: Diu. Dia. Cat.
Seed: Acr.
Ash i s a good substi tute for Peruvi an
Bark. The bark i s very useful i n
dropsy, rheumati sm, arthri ti s,
obesi ty. The tea of the bark i s al so
used as a bi tter toni c, i n i ntermi ttent
fevers and ague. and obstructi ons of
the l i ver and the spl een. For fresh cuts
use the i nner bark upon them,
changi ng two or three ti mes a day.
The l eaves are used l i ke senna and are fi ne i n rheumati c, gouty compl ai nts. The
l eaves steeped i n wi ne make a good medi ci ne for stones and jaundi ce. The seeds are
useful i n cases of fl atul ence.
No. 115BalsamImpatiens Tracornis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Jewel Weed.,
Garden Bal sam, Ladi es Sl i ppers. Bal sam Weed, Pal e
Touchme-not, Bal sami ne, Spri ngkraut.
PART USED: Pl ant.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Diu. Eme. Alt. Cat.
The fresh jui ce of the pl ant i s excel l ent i n rhus
poi soni ng. Boi l ed i n l ard i t i s used for pi l es. The tea of
the l eaves i s l axati ve and i ncreases the uri ne. The tea
used external l y i s good for washi ng wounds and
ul cers.
No. 116Male Fern
Aspidium Filix Mas
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Mal e Shi el d Fern, Knotty or Sweet Brake,
Basket Fern, Bear's Paw Root, Satan's Cl aw, Johanni s Root. Fongere Mal e,
Wurmfarnwurzel , Wal dfarnwurzel ,
Johonni swurzel , Farnwurzel , Pel ee
Maschi o, Rhi zoma de Hel echo Macho,
Bandwurmwurzel .
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Oi l , Gum,
Li gni n resi n, pecti n, Fel i ci a Aci d, Fi l maron.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ant. Ver.
Poi.
Used especi al l y to expel tapeworms. The
European Mal efern shoul d be used. Local l y
for eczema and acne.
Dose: 1 to 2 drachms.
No. 117Iceland MossCetraria Islandica
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: I cel and Li chen, I sl aendi sches Moos, Erango F'l d
Li verwort, Tartschenfl echte.
HABI TAT: I cel and, Northern Europe..
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Cetrari n, Fumari c, Aci d,
Oxal i c Aci d, Li cheni n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Dem. Ton. Nut. Pec.
I cel and Moss i s used i n chroni c catarrh, dysentery,
di arrhoea, dyspepsi a, conval escence and general
debi l i ty. I t i s excel l ent i n al l i nfl ammati ons of the
mucous membranes of the stomach, i ntesti nes,
l ungs and uri nary apparatus. I t i s a sti mul ant to the gastro-i ntesti nal mucous
membrane and to peri stal si s. Has been used wi th success i n severe pul monary
troubl es.
For tabl e use i t i s fi rst boi l ed to. remove the bi tter taste, then dri ed and powdered to
make i t i nto cakes and bread.
No. 118WintergreenGaultheria Procumbens
Checkerberry, Spri ng Wi ntergreen, Canada Tea, Partri dge Berry, Boxberry, Wax
Cl uster, Spi ce Berry, Mountai n Tea, Deerberry, Teaberry, Spi cy Wi ntergreen,
Aromati c Wi ntergreen, Chi nk. Ground Berry, Grouse Berry, Red Pol l um, Red-berry
Tea, Hi l l berry, I vory Pl um. Gaul theri e Couche, Pal oni ni er, Canadi scher Thee,
Bergthee.
PART USED: Leaves.
HABI TAT: Canada, U. S. A.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Vol ati l e Oi l , Methyl
Sal i cyl ate.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Sti. Aro. Ast. Diu.
Emm. Ton.
Wi ntergreen i s used for al l chroni c mucous
di scharges. I t acts upon the bl adder, prostate
and urethra and qui ets i rri tati ons. Val uabl e i n
dysuri a, earl y stages of acute nephri ti s. I t i s
especi al l y benefi ci al i n acute rheumati sm, and
can be gi ven for i t i n tea form or the oi l i n
capsul es. The oi l , however, shoul d not be used
frequentl y as i t mi ght cause i nfl ammati on of the stomach. The tea i s al so excel l ent
for col i c, stomachache, dropsy, di abetes, di arrhoea, mi grai ne and febri l e condi ti ons. I t
al so i s used wi th good resul ts i n asthmati c bronchi ti s, hemorrhoi ds due to congesti on
of the portal and pel vi c ci rcul ati on. I t al so subdues sexual desi res. Smal l doses
sti mul ate the heart. For external appl i cati on as i n rheumati sm, l umbago, sci ati ca,
the syntheti c oi l of Wi ntergreen or the oi l from the bark of Betul a Lenta i s the best.
Note: Al ways use Wi ntergreen i nternal l y i n smal l doses. Do not use i t i f fever or
i nfl ammati on i s present
Dose: Oi l 10 drops i n capsul es every 6 hours for
rheumati sm.
NO. 119GrindeliaGrindelia Robusta,
and Squarrosa
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Gum Pl ant, Tar
Weed, Rosi n Weed, Hardy, Scal y Gri ndel i a, Gri ndel i e.
HABI TAT: Cal i forni a.
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Gri ndel i ne, Saponi n,
Amorphous Resi n.
Descri pti on of Grindelia Squarrosa: Pl ant grows two
to three feet hi gh, the bri ght green l eaves are about two
i nches i n l ength, stems are whi ti sh wi th many l eaves,
fl owers are smal l and chrome yel l ow, resembl es the wi l d
sunfl ower but i s gummy whi l e the sunfl ower i s not.
Gri ndel i a Robusta i s used i n asthma and bronchi ti s,
especi al l y where there i s a tendency of spasm. I t acts l i ke atropi ne. I t i s used qui te
often wi th stramoni um l eaves i n so-cal l ed asthma powders.
Very benefi ci al i n whoopi ng cough, harsh and dry coughs, al so i n chroni c catarrh of
the bl adder and cysti ti s, mal eri al affecti ons, dyspepsi a and sl uggi sh spl een.
External l y i t i s used for burns, eczema, vagi ni ti s and especi al l y for rhus poi soni ng. A
great anti
Grindelia SquarrosaGum Weed, Tar Weed.
Gri ndel i a Robusta has the same descri pti on as Gri ndel i a Squarrosa wi th the fol l owi ng
sl i ght vari ati ons: Stem i s brown and l eaves are fewer and somewhat smal l er; fl owers
are of orange col or.
Gri ndel i a Squarrosa i s of speci al val ue i n mal ari al di seases, enl arged spl een, l i ver
troubl es. Fi ne for chi l l s, scarl et fever, measl es, smal l pox and ol d cases of ague.
Doses: Fl . Extract: 1/2 to 1 fl . dr. every three or four hours.
General dose: 30 to 40 grai ns.
No. 120Bitter RootApocynum Cannabinum
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: I ndi an Hemp,
Bowman's Root, I ndi an Physi c, Canadi an Hemp, Bl ack
I ndi an Hemp, Amy Root. Chanvre du Canada,
Canadi sche Hanfwurzel .
HABI TAT: U. S. A., Canada.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Cynotoxi n, Apocynamari n,
Cymari n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Eme. Cat. Ste. Diu. Sud.
Bit. Sti.
Use very careful l y.
I t i s used i n l i ver troubl e. jaundi ce, and as a l axati ve.
I ts use empti es the gal l bl adder of bi l e. Al so useful i n
gal l stones. One hal f teaspoonful of the powder wi l l
move the bowel s i n ei ght hours. Used al so i n dropsy
wi th good resul ts. I t i s sai d to be an i nfal l i bl e medi ci ne
for thread and pi n worms i f used as fol l ows: 20 drops of
the ti ncture three ti mes a day for three successi ve
days; then use i njecti on of col d water and worms wi l l be di sl odged.
May be used as a substi tute for di gi tal i s.
Doses: Tea: One tabl espoonful three ti mes a day.
Fl . Extr.: 10 drops every 6 hours.
Apocyni n: 1 to 2 grai ns twi ce a day.
No. 121Black CohoshCimicifuga Racemosa
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Rattl e Root, Bl ack Snake Root, Bugwort,
Squawroot, Bugbane, Rattl e Weed, Rattl esnake Root, Ri ch Weed, Macrotys, Rattl e
Top. Raci ne d'Actee a Grappes, Schwarze Schl angenwurzel .
PART USED: Root.
HABI TAT: U. S. A., Canada.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Ci mi ci fugi n or Macroti n Racemosi n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Alt. Ner. Exp. Emm. Dia. Ast.
Diu. A-spa.
Rel axes the nerves. I t acts markedl y on the spi nal nerves and,
therefore i s used i n St. Vi tus Dance and Spi nal meni ngi ti s.
I ndi an women use i t for rel i evi ng pai n duri ng menstruati on and
chi l dbi rth. The ti ncture i s used for chroni c rheumati sm and
sci ati ca and ear noi ses. I n smal l doses i t i s excel l ent for ti ght
coughs, al so chi l dren's di arrhoea. I t reduces -the rapi di ty of the
pul se. I s very useful i n whoopi ng cough. Very useful for pai nful
and retarded menses, especi al l y i f mi xed wi th Bl ue Cohosh. I t i s
used frequentl y for i nfl ammati on of fi brous ti ssues, al so to
rel i eve after pai ns, fal se pai ns of l abor and i n uteri ne
rheumati sm.
I n cases of a stroke gi ve every 20 mi nutes a mi xture of one oz.
each of ti nct. Bl ack Cohosh and ti nct. of Betony and two drs. of
ti nct. of Capsi cum. At the same ti me pl ace the feet of the
pati ent i n hot mustard water to draw the bl ood from the head.
Note: Large doses of Bl ack Cohosh cause general rel axati on,
verti go, tremors, great reducti on of pul se, gi ddi ness and
headache.
Doses: Tea: One tabl espoonful every three hours.
Ti ncture: 1 dr.
Ci mi ci fugi n: 1 to 6 grai ns.
No. 122HipRosa Canina
Dog Rose, Bedeguar, Dog Rose Gal l s, Hep, Tree, Hi p
Tree, Wi l d Bri ar, Bri ar Rose, Hi p Frui t, Egl anti ne Gal l ,
Hop Frui t, Hog Seed. Hundsrose, Hagebutte,
Heckenrose.
PARTS USED: Frui t and Fl owers.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Sugar, Ci tri c and Mal i c Aci d,
Tanni n, Vani l l i n i n the petal s.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Rose Hips: Ref. Ast. Diu.
The frui t i s used i n conserve of rose.
The tea cl eanses the ki dneys and bl adder and i s excel l ent i n gravel and stones of the
ki dneys and bl adder. The tea of the fl owers i s good for cramps of the stomach. Rose
Hi ps strengthen the stomach, are useful i n di arrhoea, dysentery, spi tti ng of bl ood,
cough. The ti ncture i s sti mul ati ng. Rose Li quor i s made as fol l ows: One quart of the
frui t of Dog Rose, one quart of al cohol l et stand i n warm pl ace for two weeks. Fi l ter.
Add 500 grams of sugar di ssol ved i n 1 1/2 quarts of water.
No. 123BirchBetula Alba
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Common Whi te Bi rch, Ameri can Whi te Bi rch,
Paper Bi rch, Canoe Bi rch, European Bi rch. Bi rke, Boul eau, Beresa.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Bark: Tanni n, Betul i n, Betul a Camphor. Leaves:
Betul orenti c Aci d.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Leaves: Ast. Bit. Oil: Fra. I nner Bark: Sti. Dia. Ast.
The oi l that exudes from the tree contai ns methyl
sal i cyl ate, and i s used for ski n di seases, especi al l y
eczema, rheumati sm and for some i nternal
ai l ments. The young shoots and l eaves combi ned
wi th al kal i es make a fi ne toni c l axati ve. The
l eaves used as tea are fi ne for gout, rheumati sm,
dropsy and ki dney stones. The bark resi sts
putri facti on and a decocti on of the bark i s used for
bathi ng ski n erupti ons, mi l kscab and i nternal l y
for dropsy. The i nner bark i s fi ne for i ntermi ttent
fevers. The vernal sap i s a fi ne di ureti c.
BirchBetula Lenta
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Bl ack
Bi rch, Cherry Bi rch, Sweet Bi rch, Spi ce Bi rch,
Mahogany Bi rch, Mountai n Mahogany. Bi rke,
Boul eau, Abedul , Betul a, Beresa.
For boi l s and pi mpl es dri nk tea made from the
i nner bark. Thi s decocti on i s al so excel l ent i n
dysentery, gravel . femal e obstructi ons. The jui ce i s used for col i c, gravel , ki dney
stones and as a bl ood puri fi er. The oi l i s used for i ntermi ttent fevers, spermatorrhoea,
gonorrhoea and bad ul cers. Tea of the l eaves i s useful i n retenti on of the uri ne, worms
and ski n erupti ons.
No. 124GeraniumGeranium Maculatum
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Spotted
Gerani um, Tormenti l , Wi l d Dovefoot, Ameri can
Tormenti l l a, Storksbi l l , Wi l d Cranesbi l l , Crowfoot,
Al um Root. Spotted Cranesbi l l , Ameri can Ki no Root,
Astri ngent Root, Chocol ate Fl ower, Ol d Mai d's
Ni ghtcap, Shameface. Storchschnabel , Bl utkraut,
Raci ne de Bec-de-Grue Tachete, Raci ne de Pi ed de
Corneille.
PARTS USED: Root and Leaves.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Tanni c, Gal l i c Aci d,
Starch, Sugar, Gum, Pecti n, Gerani n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Powerful Ast. Sty. A-
sep. Ton.
Used wi th great success for pi l es and i nternal bl eedi ng.
I njecti on of the tea fi ne i n cases of fl oodi ng and
l eucorrhoea.
I nternal l y al so used for di arrhoea wi th mucous
di scharges, chroni c dysentery and chi l dren's chol era. I t i s a excel l ent gargl e for
ul cerated mouth and throat. Powder i s used for foul ul cers and wounds. The fresh jui ce
i s fi ne i n fi stul a. Al so very useful i n fevers, jaundi ce, ki dney i nfl ammati on, ki dney
stones, bl oody uri ne and ni ghtsweats. Powder snuffed wi l l stop nosebl eed. The jui ce
mi xed wi th vi negar and a l i ttl e sal t and bound on the sol es of the feet wi l l rel i eve fever.
The ti ncture i s used especi al l y for i ntermi ttent fever and ki dney troubl es.
A fi ne preparati on for fever i s made from 30 grams Gerani um and 30 grams of Devi l s
Bi t. Steep i n one quart of water down to one pi nt. Di vi de i nto three doses and take at
i nterval s of 4 hours.
No. 125Love-Lies-BleedingAmaranthus Candatus
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Gentl e Fl ower, Amarant, Fl ower Vel ure,
Fl oramor.
HABI TAT: A nati ve of Afri ca and Java.
PART USED: Leaves.
A decocti on of the fl owers i s used for spi tti ng bl ood,
nosebl eed and hemorrhages i n general . Used i n
menorrhagi a wi th greatest resul ts. Very useful i n
di arrhoea, dysentery and hemorrhages of the bowel s. The
tea used external l y bri ngs good resul ts i n ul cerated
condi ti ons of the throat and mouth and as a wash for ul cers
and sores and as an i njecti on i n l eucorrhoea.
No. 126Dandelion
Taraxacum Dens Leonis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Li on's Tooth, Whi te
Endi ve, Swi ne Snout, Puff Bal l , Pri est's Crown, Wi l d
Endi ve, Mi l k-Wi tch or Yel l ow Gowan, Cankerwort. Pi ssenl i t, Dent de Li on,
Loewenzahn, Tarassaco, Taraxacon, Pfaffenroehrl ei n, Kuhbl ume.
HABI TAT; U. S. A, Europe.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Taraxaci n, Mel i ssi c Aci d, Enzyme.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Root: Sto. Ton. Diu. Ape. Dep. Hep.
Dandel i on i ncreases bi l i ary and i ntesti nal gl andul ar secreti ons. I t i s very useful i n
torpi d l i ver, dropsy, ki dney and spl een ai l ments. Combi ned wi th peach l eaves i t i s
very soothi ng to i nfl amed ki dneys. I t i s excel l ent i n jaundi ce and consti pati on,
dyspepsi a, rheumati sm, headaches, pi mpl es and fevers.
I t i s useful i n l oss of appeti te and weak di gesti on, puri fi es the bl ood and very useful i n
catarrh of the l ungs. I t i s used wi th success for
gal l , ki dney and bl adder stones.
The tea i s very benefi ci al for i nfl amed eyes.
The mi l k of the stem dropped once i n a whi l e i n
the eyes makes them cl ear.
Recipe for Dandelion wine: Take one gal l on of
Dandel i on fl owers. Pour over i t one gal l on of
boi l i ng water. Let stand for three days. Strai n
and add the peel and jui ce of two oranges and
two l emons; three pounds of l oaf sugar and a
l i ttl e gi nger. Boi l for 1/2 hour. Let cool and whi l e l ukewarm add 1/2 ounce of yeast. Let
ferment for three days. Put i n cask and cork ti ghtl y, l et stand for two months, then
bottl e.
No. 127FennelFoeniculum Vulgare
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Sweet Fennel ,
Wi l d Fennel , Large Fennel . Semences de Fenoui l ,
Fenchel , Fi nochi o, Hi noJo.
PARTS USED: Seed, Leaves, Roots.
HABI TAT: Wi l d i n Europe, cul ti vated i n many
countri es.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Anethol , Fenchone, al so
d-pi nene, phel l andri ne, ani si c and ani si c al dehyde.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Car. Pec. Diu. Sto.
Used i n l axati ves to al l ay gri pi ng. Fennel i s an
excel l ent medi ci ne for i ndi gesti on, catarrh, asthma,
fl u, col i c cramps i n the stomach, i t puri fi es and opens
the l i ver and spl een. Cooked i n mi l k and honey i s very
useful i n cough, asthma. A fi ne preparati on for weak
stomach i s made from Fennel 15 g., Ani se 8 g., Quassi a 60 g, and Cal amus 90 g.
Cooked i n mi l k i t i ncreases the mi l k i n l actati ng women. The roots boi l ed unti l soft and
appl i ed to swol l en and i nfl amed breasts wi l l rel i eve them. Hardened breast wi l l be
rel i eved by boi l i ng the l eaves i n mi l k and appl yi ng external l y. The tea al so makes a
good eyewater.
I n vomi ti ng and whoopi ng cough, chi l dren take 5 to 6 drops of Fennel oi l on sugar
twi ce a day. To ki l l l i ce take 60 g. of l ard and mi x wi th 6 drops of Fennel oi l . To ki l l ear
worms mi x the jui ce of the l eaves wi th honey. Fennel boi l ed i n vi negar i s very good for
open sores.
Doses: Fl . Extr.: 5 to 30 drops.
Oi l : 1 to 5 drops.
I nfusi on: One teaspoonful to 1/2 cup of boi l i ng water.
No. 128lpecacuanhaCephalis Ipecacuanha
Wi l d I pecac, I pecac. Poaya, Raci ne Brasi l i enne, Ruhrwurzel , Brechbeere, Kopfbeere,
I pecacuana, Rai z de I pecacuana.
HABI TAT: Brazi l .
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Emeti ne, Cephael i n,
Psychotri ne, Euphorbi n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Eme. Exp. Nau. Nar.
Sed. Externally Irr.
I pecac i ncreases the acti vi ty of the secreti ng organs,
especi al l y of the bronchi al mucous membrane and of
the ski n.
For bilious colic: 10 to 15 grai ns every hal f hour. For
dropsy: 5 to 10 grai ns three ti mes a day. I n ni ght
sweats and l ung di seases: 1/20 of a grai n four ti mes a
day. I n di abetes i t i s combi ned wi th hel oni ne and used
i n 1/4 to 1/2 grai n doses. I t i s al so effecti ve i n suppressed menstruati on, dyspepsi a,
fevers and i n affecti ons of the respi ratory organs as catarrh, whoopi ng cough,
asthma, etc.
Syrup of I pecac i s made as fol l ows. Mi x fl . extr. I pecac 1 fl . oz. wi th one oz. of
gl yceri ne, add 14 fl . ozs. of si mpl e syrup.
Doses: Powder: 5 to 30 grai ns.
Stomachi c: 1/4 to 1/2 grai n.
Emeti c: 15 to 30 grai ns.
Expectorant: 1/2 to 2 grai ns.
Syrup: 1/4 to 4 drachms.
No. 129Henbane (Poison)
Hyoscyamus
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Hog's
Bane. Devi l 's Eye, Henbel l , I nsane Root,
Jupi ter's Bean, Poi son Tobacco, Sti nki ng
Ni ghtshade. Bel ene, Cheni l e, Bi l senkraut,
Gi usqui amo, Bel eno.
HABI TAT: Europe, Asi a, N. Ameri ca, Brazi l .
PARTS USED: Leaves, Seeds, Roots.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Hyoscyami ne
(Checks secreti ons and rel axes), Atropi ne,
Scopol ami ne, Hyosci ne (l essens pai n).
PROPERTI ES AND USES: A-no. A-spa. Hyp. Diu.
Shoul d be used wi th greatest care.
I t i s very val uabl e i n convul si ons, epi l epsy, cramps, nervousness, mel anchol i a,
convul si ve vomi ti ng, pai nful stool , dry cough, hysteri a, asthma, i nsomni a, del i ri um
tremens, etc.
The fresh crushed l eaves pl aced over ol d ul cers, pai nful , swol l en parts l i ke i n gout,
neural gi a, wi l l rel i eve the pai n. An oi ntment made from the oi l of the seeds, mi xed wi th
vi negar and pl aced on forehead wi l l hel p i nsomni a. Thi s oi l i s al so useful i n prol apsus
ani and dropped i n the ear for earache. For obsti nate rheumati c pai ns marcerate the
l eaves i n al cohol , then add ol i ve oi l to i t and steam out the al cohol .
Henbane acts l i ke bel l adonna and stramoni um. Henbane al so rel i eves the pai n i n
cysti ti s and the spasms i n l ead col i c.
Doses: Powdered l eaves: 2 to 5 grai ns.
Jui ce: 1/2 to 1 dr.
Ti nct.: 1/2 to 1 dr.
Sol i d Extr.: 2 to 8 grai ns.
No. 130MandrakePodophyllum Peltatum
3

COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: May Appl e, Hog Appl e, Ameri can Mandrake,
Wi l d Lemon, Raccoon Berry, Yel l ow Berry, Wi l d Mandrake, I ndi an Appl e, Duck's Foot,
Ground Lemon, Devi l 's Appl e, Umbrel l a
Pl ant. Rhi zome de Podophyl l um,
Fussbl attwurzel , Entenfusswurzel ,
Podofi l l o, Ri zoma de Podofi l o.
HABI TAT: U. S. A.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Podo-
Phyl l otoxi n, Podophyl l oresi n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Cat. Cho.
Res. Alt. Eme. Dia. Ver. Emm. Ant.
Hydr. Sia.
Mandrake i s used wi th great success i n
chroni c l i ver di seases, bi l i ousness,
3 Deschauers i mage for Podophyllum (Ameri can Mandrake) i s actual l y a pi cture of European
Mandrake, Mandragora...unr el ated pl ants i n al l but name.
dropsy, i ndi gesti on, gastro-i ntesti nal catarrh, di zzness, dul l headaches, typhoi d febri l e
di seases and uteri ne ai l ments.
Mandrake i s a sl ow but certai n catharti c. I t moves the bowel s wi thout subsequent
costi veness. I t i s a sti mul ant to the l i ver and upper i ntesti nes, i nfl uences the ductl ess
gl ands, favors bl oodmaki ng and i mproves the appeti te. I t i s very useful i n
consti pati on due to portal engorgement.
Formula: Podophyl l i n 1/8 grai n, Wahoo and Cul vers Root each one grai n. Use i n
capsul es.
A good formul a for a sluggish liver and spleen: Equal parts of Mandrake, Bl ack Root,
Sacred Bark, Col i c and Li cori ce Root.
Doses: NoteMandrake shoul d not be used during pregnancy.
Sol i d Extr.: 1 to 5 grai ns. grai ns of Podophyl l i n i s a l arge dose.
No. 131Marshmallow
Althea Officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Al thea,
Morti fi cati on Root, Sweat Weed, Wymote, Whi te
Mal l ow, Mal l ards, Cheeses. Raci ne de Gui mauve,
Ei bi schwurzel , Mal vavi schl o, Rai z de Mal vavi sco.
PARTS USED: Roots, Leaves, Fl owers.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Pecti n, Aspargi n,
Phosphate of l i me, Muci l age.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Emo. Dem. Diu.
Muc.
Marsmal l ow i s excel l ent i n pai nful uri nati on,
catarrh of the stomach and i ntesti nes, di arrhoea, coughs, Lung troubl e, sour stomach
and excessi ve secreti ons of bi l e. The decocti on i s excel l ent for i nfl ammati on of the
al i mentary canal , uri nary and respi ratory organs. Boi l ed i n mi l k i t i s very benefi ci al
for hemorrhages from the ki dneys and bl adder, al so, for dysentery and bl adderstones.
Very useful for coughs, bronchi ti s and whoopi ng cough. For obsti nate cough use the
fol l owi ng reci pe: Equal parts of Marshmal l ow, Li cori ce and El campane.
For i nfl amed eyes take 1/2 tabl espoonful of fl owers i n 1 1/2 cups of boi l i ng water.
Fi l ter when col d and add 6 drops of spi ri ts of camphor to, i t. Bathe the eyes wi th i t.
Marshmal l ow used external l y wi l l soften hard tumors and ul cers.
Doses: Fl . Extr.: 1/2 to 1 dr.
Decocti on may be taken freel y.
No. 132Lime TreeTilia Europaea
European Li me Tree, Locust Bl oom, Ti l i a
Flowers, Til Tree. Teyl Tree, Linden Tilleul.
HABI TAT: Northern Temperate Zone.
PARTS USED: Fl owers, Bark, Charcoal .
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Flowers: Tanni n,
Sugar, Gum, Chl orophyl l . Bark: Tilicin, Tiliadin.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Flowers: Ano. A-
spa. Cep. Sud. Bark: Ast. Diu. Emm.
The tea i s fi ne, for cramps and ki dney troubl es,
Chl orosi s and to i nduce perspi rati on. The
charcoal i s used for bl oody cough, gal l bl adder
troubl e., l ung troubl e, di zzi ness, nervousness,
i ndi gesti on, weakness and pai n i n the chest and
l i ver troubl e. Use 1/2 teaspoonful of the charcoal i n water and mi l k, morni ng and
ni ght. I t i s used col d for excessi ve perspi rati on. For Chl orosi s steep i n hal f water and
hal f wi ne. The bark l eft i n water produces a sl i me that heal s wounds and tumors. An
extract of the fl owers i s used external l y for freckl es. A fi ne tooth powder i s made from
two parts of charcoal and one part of powdered sage.
Doses: One to two cupful s of tea a day
Ti nct.: 1/2 to 1 fl . dr.
No. 133St. J ohnswortHypericum Perforatum
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Johnswort, Mi l l epertui s, Casse-di abl e,
Johanni skraut, Hartheu, Li ebeskraut.
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Hyperi ci n. Vol ati l e Oi l , Tanni n.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Aro. Ast. Res. Ner. Exp. Sed. Diu.
I t puri fi es the bl ood, especi al l y i n
cases of tumors. I t i s very useful i n
cases of excessi ve uri nati on,
di arrhoea, worms, jaundi ce,
excessi ve and del ayed menstruati on,
cramps, anaemi a, mi grai ne,
nervousness, hysteri a, hemorrhages
pul monary compl ai nts, bl adder
troubl e, dysentery, nervous
depressi on, chroni c catarrh of the
l ungs, bowel s and uri nary passages.
The tea i s excel l ent for bedwetti ng,
l i ver and ki dney troubl e. The oi l i s
used external l y for brui ses, caked
breasts and hard tumors. i t i s made
as fol l ows: Macerate 4 ozs. of the
tops i n one pi nt of ol i ve oi l . 6 to 8
drops of the oi l can be used for
cramps i n the stomach. The tea i s
al so used for chi l l s and fevers.
Doses:
I nfusi on: One oz. to pi nt of
water; 1 to 2 tabl espoonful s.
Powder: 1/2 to 2 drachms.
No. 134FeverfewMatricaria Parthenium
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Feather Few,
Febri fuge Pl ant, Featherfoi l , Fl i rtwort. Matri cai re,
Mutterkraut, Bertrani swurzel .
PART USED: Pl ant,
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT. Partheni ne.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ton. Car. Emm. Sti. Ver.
Ap. Bit.
The warm i nfusi on i s benefi ci al i n recent col ds, fl atul ence,
i rregul ar menstruati on, hysteri a and nervousness. Feverfew acts l i ke Chamomi l e tea.
I t i s an excel l ent toni c. A decocti on wi th honey i s of great val ue i n wheezi ng and
di ffi cul t breathi ng. I t al so i s benefi ci al i n i ntermi ttents. A decocti on of the fl owers,
used external l y, wi l l rel i eve face-ache and earache. Fri ed i n a l i ttl e wi ne and oi l i t has
been used as an external appl i cati on for col i c and hard tumors. The ti ncture i s used
external l y for i nsect bi tes. The root boi l ed i n vi negar and kept as hot as possi bl e i n the
mouth wi l l stop toothaches due to col ds. An excel l ent way to use thi s herb for most
troubl es menti oned before i s thi s: Brui se the herb, mi x wi th vi negar and sugar and eat
wi th your meal s.
No. 135Dwarf ElderSambucus Ebulus
COMMON AND FOREI GN
NAMES: Danewort, Engl i sh
Dwarf El der, Bl ood El der,
Wal ewort, Wal l wort, Ground
El der. Hi ebl e, Atti chwurzel ,
Zwergholunder.
PARTS USED: Root, Leaves.
Root: Pur. Leaves: Exp. Diu.
Dia.
Leaves are sui tabl e for
suppressi on of uri ne.
Sambucus Nigra
The tea of the l eaves i s
excel l ent i n ear, tooth and
headache, al so for gout, whoopi ng cough and epi l epsy i n chi l dren, catarrh, sore throat,
swol l en gl ands and hoarseness. The tea made from l eaves i s a bl ood puri fi er and taken
hot wi l l produce perspi rati on. The dri ed roots made i nto a tea are fi ne for dropsy. The
tea i s al so frequentl y used for i nfl ammati on of the ki dneys and l i ver. The fl owers
soaked i n wi ne and vi negar and appl i ed external l y to the head wi l l rel i eve headache. I f
feet are swol l en, steep the l eaves i n sal twater and use as a footbath. The fresh l eaves
appl i ed to boi l s and scal ds have great heal i ng power. The oi l from the seeds i s a fi ne
preparati on for pai nful joi nts.
No. 136DittanyDictamnus Rutacea
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Deptam, European
Di ttany, Bastard Di ttany, Di ktam, Di ptam.
HABI TAT: Europe.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Vol ati l e Oi l .
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Bit. Ton. Sto. Emm. Feb.
Used for worms, i ntermi ttent fevers, stomach troubl es,
etc. A good formul a for col ds: Equal parts of Di ttany and
Li fe Everl asti ng. Thi s tea i s used especi al l y when there i s
wheezi ng present. Dr. Stahl recommends the fol l owi ng for
stomach troubl e:
Four handful s each of Di ttany, Swal l ow Wort and
Gamander; 2 ozs. each of Masterwort, Bi bernel , Carl i ne
Thi stl e, Angel i ca and El campane. Cover al l wi th two
quarts of brandy. Let stand ei ght to fourteen days.
No. 137BroomCytisus Scoparius
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Broom Tops, I ri sh Tops, Brum, Bi som, Geni sta.
Genet a Bal ai s, Besenkraut, Gi nster, Pfri emenkraut.
PARTS USED: Tops and Seed.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Spartei ne, Scopari n, Vol ati l e Oi l , Tanni n, etc.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Tops: Diu. Cat. Seed: Eme. Cat.
The fl owers or the seeds steeped i n water and honey wi l l i nduce perspi rati on. The
fl owers and seeds steeped i n water al ways are effi ci ent i n ki dney and bl adder troubl es
and prevent the formati on of stones.
The fol l owi ng decocti on i s very benefi ci al i n ki dney and bl adder ai l ments and i n dropsy
due to heart troubl e:
Broom Tops 1 oz., Dandel i on 1/2 oz. Boi l i n pi nt of water down to 1/2 pi nt; toward the
l ast add 1/2 ounce of Juni per Berri es. Dose: A wi negl assful three ti mes a day.
Broom Tops produces a transi ent ri se i n arteri al pressure whi ch i s fol l owed by
decreased vascul ar tensi on for a l onger peri od.
Smal l doses sl ow the heart for a short ti me, and
then hasten i ts rate and i ncrease the vol ume of
the pul se. Some cl ai m i t to be useful as a heart
regul ator.
Doses: I nfusi on: 1 to 2 ozs.
Jui ce: 1 to 2 drs.
SPANISH BROOM
Spartium J unceum:
Spani sh Broom i s 5 to 6 ti mes more acti ve and
shoul d be used careful l y. The medi ci nal
properti es are the same as the Cyti sus
Scopari us.
Butcher's Broom
Ruscus Aculeatus
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Kneehol y,
Knee Hol l y, Jew's Myrtl e, Sweet Broom.
PARTS USED: Herb and Root.
HABI TAT: North Afri ca, Europe.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Dia. Diu. Deo. Ap.
Very useful i n dropsy, nephri ti s, jaundi ce, gravel , scroful ous tumors and di ffi cul t
breathi ng.
Dyer's BroomGenista Tinctoria
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Dyer's Greenwood, Dyers Weed, Woad Waxen.
Genet des Ti enturi ers, Faerbergi nster.
PARTS USED: Twi gs and Leaves.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Diu. Cat. Em.
The powdered seeds furni sh a mi l d l axati ve. The tea i s used for dropsy, gout and
rheumati sm.
Dose: A wi negl assful three ti mes a day.
No. 138FumitoryFumaria Officinalis
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Earth Smoke, Beggary, Schei teregi , Kaphnos.
Ni dor. Fumeeterre, Erdrauch, Acker or Fel draute, Taubenkropp.
HABI TAT; Europe, Ameri ca, Asi a, Austral i a, S.
Afri ca.
PART USED: Leaves.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Fumari c Aci d.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Sal. Bit. Ton. Diu.
Lax. Exa. Sud. Dia. Ap.
The i nfusi on i s excel l ent i n dyspepsi a, jaundi ce,
l i ver ai l ments, dropsy, ski n di seases, scurvy, gout
rheumati sm.
The tea and the boi l ed herbs taken together dri ve
out a l ot of i mpuri ti es thru the ki dneys. For
dyspepsi a macerate 2 ozs. of the fl owers i n three
pi nts of Madera wi ne. Take twi ce a day 2 to 4 fl .
ozs.
The decocti on cures mi l k crust on i nfant's scal p. The essence i s used for mel anchol i a,
fever, jaundi ce, strangury due to gravel . Dose: 5 to 6 spoonful s i n whi te wi ne. For
i nfl amed eyes and sores mi x three ounces of the jui ce or the essence wi th one oz. each
of di sti l l ed water and honey. The powder from the seed mi xed wi th 10 grai ns of
Scammony i s fi ne for dropsy. A dr. of the powdered seed i n an i nfusi on of senna i s best
for mel anchol i a.
Doses: I nfusi on: A wi negl assful ever four hours.
Fumari ne: 1/3 or 1/4, grai n.
Jui ce: 2 fl . ozs. twi ce a day.
No. 139GuaiacGuaiacum Officinale
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Li gnum Vi tae, Resi ne de Gai ac, Guajak,
Pokenhol z, Resi na de Guajaco, Resi na de Guayaco.
HABI TAT: West I ndi a, Northern South Ameri ca.
PARTS USED: Gum and Wood.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Gum: Sti. Wood: Sti. Dia. Diu. Alt. Lax.
Guai ac warms the stomach, i ncreases ci rcul ati on.
Used successful l y i n chroni c rheumati sm, scroful a,
gout, l i ver and bl ood di sorders. The powder i s used
i n tonsi l i ti s.
Reci pe for l i ver and dropsy:
30 grams each of Guai ac, Red and Yel l ow Bl unt
Leaved Dock, Red Saunders, Whi te Sandal wood
and Cori ander. Al so a handful of Agri mony and
Spl eenwort. Put al l i n a sack wei ghed down wi th a
stone i n ei ght quarts of beer. Let stand for 6 days.
Dri nk freel y.
Another reci pe for rheumati sm:
One oz. each of powdered Gum Guai acum,
Sul phur, Cayenne and Turkey Rhubarb. Put i n
capsul e No. 1 and take 3 or 4 capsul es 2 or 3 ti mes
a day.
Doses: Decocti on: 2 to 4 ozs. i n pi nt of
water.
Ti ncture: 1/2 to 1 dr.
Resi n: 5 to 15 grai ns
No. 140Bulrush
(a)Typha latifolia
Cat-tai l Fl ag, Reed Mace. Cat-o'-Ni ne
Tai l s, Marsh Beetl e, Marsh Pestl e,
Water Torch.
PART USED: Root.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Emo.
Diu.
Not much i n use as a medi ci ne.
(b) Scirpus Lacustris
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Cl ub Rush, Bul rush, Typha, Seebi nse.
PART USED: Seed:
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ast. Emm. Diu. Hyp.
Very good to di ssol ve and di spel gravel and bl adder stones. The spongy marrow i s used
for burns.
No. 141House-leekSempervivum
Tectorum
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Hen and
Chi ckens, Jupi ter's Eye, Thor's Beard, Bul l ock's
Eye. Sengreen, Ayron, Ayegreen. Grande
Joubarbe, Hauswurz, Hausl auch, Dachwurz,
Donnersbart.
HABI TAT: Europe.
PART USED: Leaves.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Mal i c Aci d and Li me.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Ref. Emo. Diu. A-
ven. Vul. Ast. Aci. Cep.
Housel eek i s used i nternal l y as wel l as external l y.
The i nfusi on used i nternal l y stops dysentery and excessi ve menstruati on. The tea
i nduces sl eep. I t i s al so used i n ul cers of the stomach (A tabl espoonful of the tea
every hour). Very effecti ve i n cases of bedwetti ng.
The poul ti ce of the fresh l eaves i s used for burns, scal ds, erysi pel atous affecti ons,
sti ngs of i nsects and al l i nfl ammatory affecti ons of the ski n. The tea i s cool i ng i n al l
i nternal and external i nfl ammati ons and i s of servi ce i n fevers,
Corns and warts can be removed by appl yi ng the i nner surface of the l eaves to them.
Appl i ed to freckl es, wi l l remove them. An oi ntment made from the l eaves wi th sal t
and mutton fat i s benefi ci al i n i nci pi ent goi tre.
Doses: Fresh Jui ce: 2 to 10 drops.
Tea: A cupful a day.
No. 142BlackberryRubus Fructicosus
Common Bl ackberry, Brambl e, Bl ackberry
Vi ne, Brombeere.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Fruit: Edi.
Diu. Ast. Leaves: Ast. Bark: Ast.
The ri pe frui t i s eaten raw and i s al so used
to col or wi ne and to make syrup. The unri pe
powdered frui t mi xed wi th wi ne makes an
excel l ent vi negar. The l eaves have been
used for thrush and heartburn.
Rubus Caesius
Dewberry Pl ant, Ackerbrombeere, Docks
and Katzenbeerestrauch.
The unri pe, dri ed berri es are excel l ent for
di arrhoea. Roots and l eaves made i nto tea
are effi ci ent i n di arrhoea, fl ux, and make a
fi ne gargl e. The l eaves steeped i n wi ne are
for dysentery. A tea made from the l eaves i s
good for
s k i n
erupti ons.
No. 143Water AvensGeum Rivale
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Noddi ng
Avens, Droopi ng Avens, Purpl e Avens, Cure Al l ,
Water Fl ower, I ndi an Chocol ate, Throat Root,
Evans Root, Her Bonnet, Col ewort, Cl ove Root.
Wasser Benedi ktenkraut, Ufernel kenwurz.
HABI TAT: Europe, U. S. R.
PART USED: Root.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENT: Eugenol .
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Feb. Ton. Ast. Sty.
Sud. A-Sep. Aro. Sto.
Avens soothes the mucous membranes and i s of great servi ce i n di arrhoea,
l eucorrhoea, gl eet, pul monary T. B., dyspepsi a, hemorrhages, sore throat, measl es
and scarl et fever. The root soaked i n wi ne i s fi ne for the heart, stomach and
mel anchol i a. The tea i s toni c astri ngent to the mucous membranes of the stomach
and bowel s, and l i quefi es congeal ed bl ood.
Reci pe for rupture, spi tti ng of bl ood, and worms:
One oz. each of Avens, Horehound, Mandrake, Behens, Wormwood, Mugwort and
Masterwort. Dose: A wi negl assful four ti mes a day.
Reci pe for profuse menstruati on and femal e obstructi ons:
Equal parts of Avens, Behen, Mandrake, Broom and Borage.
Dose: A wi negl assful four ti mes a day.
Powder: 20 grai ns to 1 dr.
No. 144WormwoodArtemisia Absynthium
Absi nthi um, Wermut, Absi nthe, Ajenjo.
HABI TAT: Al l over.
PART USED: Pl ant.
CHI EF CONSTI TUENTS: Absi nthi ne, Mal i c
and Aceti c Aci d.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Bit. Ton. Aro.
Feb. Ant. A-sep.
Use onl y i n smal l doses and not too often.
The tea i s excel l ent for feebl e di gesti on, feveri sh
condi ti ons, muscul ar and mental exhausti on,
jaundi ce and l i ver compl ai nts, di arrhoea, col i c,
anaemi a, scroful a, dropsy, vomi ti ng, del ayed
and pai nful menstruati on and i ntermi ttents.
Boi l ed i n vi negar or the oi l of Wormwood i s
excel l ent for sprai ns, brui ses, swel l i ngs and l ocal
i nfl ammati ons. The oi l shoul d not be used
i nternal l y. The tea has been used wi th great
success for stomach and bowel worms. The
ti ncture i s fi ne for stomach cramps and l oss of
appeti te.
Reci pe for Comp. Wormwood ti ncture:
Wormwood 90 gr., Orange Peel 30 gr., Cal amus 15 gr., Genti an 15 gr.,Ci nnamon 5
gr. Let stand i n 1 and 1/2 quarts di l uted al cohol for 6 days.
Reci pe for Wormwood Wi ne:
One part each of Wormwood, Lavender, Marjoram, Peppermi nt, Rosemary and
Sage. Let stand for 8 days i n 100 parts of whi te wi ne.
Doses: Powder: 10 to 20 grai ns
I nfusi on: 1 to 2 ozs.
No. 145-Bromegrass-Bromus Ciliatus
COMMON AND FOREI GN NAMES: Broom
Grass, Bl oom Grass. Trespe.
PART USED: Pl ant.
PROPERTI ES AND USES: Eme. Ant. Cat.
Diu.
Not much used i n medi ci ne. I t can be used i n
retenti on of the uri ne and as a mi l d l axati ve
and to expel pi n worms.
End of Book One.
Abedul - 123
Abel moschus Escul entus - 78
Absand - 51
Absi nthe - 144
Absi nthi um - 144
Acaci a - 1
Acaci a Arabi ca - 1
Acei te de al mandr as dul ces - 4
Acer pseudo-Pl atanus - 17
Achi cori a amarga - 91
Achi l l ea Mi l l efol i um - 86
Aci bar - 5
Ackerbrombeere - 142
Ackerraute - 138
Adams Needl e - 41
Adder Wort - 47
Adi antum, capi l l us veneri s - 62
Agri moni a Eupatori a - 2
Agri mony - 2
Agropyrum - 29
Ague Tree - 98
Ague Weed - 13
Ai gremoi ne - 2
Ajenjo - 144
Al antwurzel - 20
Al der - 3
Al der Buckthorn - 60
Al ehoof - 68
Al mond - 4
Al nus Gl uti nosa - 3
Al oe - 5
Al oe Socotri na - 5
Al penranken - 45
Al thea - 131
Al thea offi ci nal i s - 131
Al um Root - 124
Amar anth - 125
Amar anthus Caudatus - 125
Amber Seed - 78
Ambr ette - 78
Ambrettenkoerner - 78
Ameri can Anemone - 6
Ameri can Beech - 112
Ameri can Boxwood - 24
Ameri can Col umb - 110
Amer i can Col umba - 110
Ameri can Cowbean - 77
Ameri can I vy - 34
Ameri can Ki no Root - 124
Ameri can Laurel - 102
Ameri can Mandrake - 130
Ameri can Marsh Rosemary - 100
Ameri can Pennyroyal - 14
Ameri can Scul l cap - 70
Ameri can Thri ft - 100
Ameri can Tormenti l l a - 124
Ameri can Whi te Bi rch - 123
Ameri can Worm Root - 94
Ameri kani scher Epheu 34
Ameri kani scher Pol ei 14
Ampel opsi s Qui nquefol i a - 34
Amy Root - 120
Amygdal i s dul ci s - 4
Anemone - 6
Anemone Nemorosa - 6
Angel i ca - 11
Angel i ca - 11
Angel i ca Archangel i ca - 11
Angel i ka - 11
Angel i que - 11
Anseri ne - 89
Anti rrhi um, Li nari a - 69
Apocynum cannabi num - 120
Ar abi sches Gummi - 1
Arberry - 54
Archangel Root - 11
Arctostaphyl os Uva Ursi - 54
Ari stol ochi a - 67
Ari stol ochi a Cl emati ti s - 67
Arni ca - 65
Arni ca Montana - 65
Aromati c Wi ntergreen - 118
Ar r ow Weed - 52
Arrowhead - 52
Asafoeti da - 51
Asar abacca - 66
Asar et - 66
Asar o - 66
Asar um Eur opaeum - 66
Ash - 114
Asper ul a - 61
Asper ul a odor ata - 61
Aspi di um Fel i x mas - 116
Aspl eni um Scol opendri um - 25
Asthma Weed - 76
Astri ngent Root - 124
Augenwurzel - 43
Ayegreen - 141
Ayron - 141
BaI samapfel - 108
Baer entr aube - 54
Bal dr i an - 43
Bal m - 109
Bal m Mi nt - 109
Bal sam - 115
Bal sam Weed - 115
Bal sami ne - 115
Bal samodendron myrrha - 18
Bandwur mwur zel - 111
Bar ber 's Bush - 95
Barberry - 64
Basket Fer n - 116
Bastar d Bear sfoot - 81
Bastar d Di ttany - 136
Baumfarn - 72
Bay Bush Buds - 46
Bay Laur el - 63
Bay Leaves - 63
Beaver Poi son - 77
Bear 's Gr ape - 54
Bear 's Paw Root - 116
Bearberry - 54
Bear s Gr ass - 41
Bearsfoot - -81
Becher Bl umenkraut - 7
Becherbl ume - 7
Bedeguar - 122
Bee Bal m - 109
Beech - 112
Beech Dr ops - 112
Beechnut Tree - 112
Beesi nge - 88
Beggary - 138
Bei nwel l - 9
Bei nwurz - 9
Bei ssbeer e - 15
Bel ene - 129
Bel eno - 129
Bel l fl ower - 106
Bel l yache Root - 11
Bendee - 78
Berberi s vul gari s - 64
Berberi tzen - 64
Ber esa - 123
Bergahorn - 17
Bergthee - 118
Bertramswurzel - 134
Besenkr aut - 137
Bethroot - 26
Betul a - 123
Betul a al ba - 123
Betul a, l enta - 123
Bi ber nel - 7, 103
Bi enenkr aut 109
Bi l l -berry - 88
Bi l senkr aut 129
Bi rch - 123
Bi r d's Nest - 31
Bi r d's Tongue - 56, 114
Bi rdl i me - 83
Bi rdweed - 56
Bi rke - 123
Bi rthroot - 26
Bi rthwort - 67
Bi som - 137
Index of all names
Bi somkoerner - 78
Bi stort - 47
Bi tter Redberry - 24
Bi tter Root - 26, 120
Bi tter-wurzel - 37
Bi tterkl ee - 90
Bi tter suess - 45
Bi tter sweet - 45
Bi tterworm, - 90
Bl ack Bi rch - 123
Bl ackberry - 142
Bl ackberry Vi ne - 142
Bl aue Schl uessel bl ume 42
Bl ood El der - 135
Bl utbl ume - 65
Bl utkr aut - 124
Bl utwutr zel - 19, 53
Bocksbeerenstrauch - 142
Bockshorn Samen - 38
Boneset - 13
Borago offi ci nal i s - 48
Borasch - 48
Boretsch - 48
Boul eau - 123
Br ambl e - 142
Branel l e - 12
Braunhei l - 12
Brechbeere - 128
Brennessel - 71
Bri ar Rose - 122
Br ombeer e - 58, 142
Broom - 137
Br oom Tops - 137
Brum - 137
Brunel l e - 12
Brustwurz - 11
Buchecker - 112
Buchsbaum - 49
Bul l ock's Eye - 141
Bul rush - 140
Buxus sempervi rens - 49
Cal endul a - 57
Cal endul a offi ci nal i s
Cal i co Bush - 102
Campanul a, r otundi fol i a - 106
Canada Pi tchtr ee - 111
Canada Tee -118
Canadi an Burr - 22
Canadi an Hemp - 120
Canadi sche Hanfwurzel - 120
Canadi scher thee - 118
Cancer Dr ops - 112
Cancerroot - 112
Canker Root - 39, 100
Canoe Bi rch - 123
Capi l l ai re Commun - 62
Capon's Tai l - 43
Capsi cum Annum. - 15
Car d Thi stl e - 95
Car i ca Papaya - 13
Car i ca, Papaya - 92
Car ol i na Jessami ne - 73
Car ol i na Pi nk - 94
Carol i na Root - 94
Car penter Weed - 12
Carri on Fl owers - 68
Carthageni an Appl e - 96
Caryophyl l us aromati cus - 105
Casse-di abl e - 133
Cat-'o-Ni ne Tai l s - 140
Cat-tai l Fl ag - 140
Catki ns Wi l l ow - 82
Catsfoot - 68
Cel andi ne - 21
Centi node - 56
Cephael i s i pecacuanha - 128
Cetr ar i a i sl andi ca - 117
Chauvr e du Canada - 120
Checkerberry - 118
Cheese Pl ant - 104
Chel i doni um majus - 21
Cheni l e - 129
Cherry Bi rch - 123
Chi coree - 91
Chi cory - 91
Chi l dren's Bane - 77
Chi maphi l a umbel l ata. - 97
Chi nk - 118
Chi nwood - 84
Chocol ate Fl ower - 124
Church Broom - 95
Church Steepl es - 2
Ci chori um i ntybus - 91
Ci cuta macul ata - 77,
Ci gue Vi reuse - 77
Ci mi ci fuga, racemosa - 121
Ci nnamon Wood - 98
Ci tronel l a - 109
Cl ous de gi rofl e - 105
Cl ove Root - 143
Cl oves - 105
Cl ub Rush - 140
Cockl eburr - 2
Col a de Cabal l o - 44
Col ewort - 143
Col umbo - 110
Comfrey - 9
Common Ash - 113
Common Bi rthwort - 67
Common Bl ackberry 142
Common Burnet - 6
Common Sorrel - 74
Common Sti ngi ng Nettl e - 71
Common Whi te Bi rch - 123
Compass Pl ant - 32
Compass Weed - 32
Consoude - 9
Coonroot - 53
Copal m - 80
Copti s tri fol i a - 39
Cornel - 24
Cornel ri nde - 24
Cornoui l l es a grandes fl eurs - 24
Cornus fl ori da - 24
Cor pse Pl ant - 31
Cor tezade Gr anada - 96
Couchgrass - 29
Coughwort - 26
Countrymen's Treacl e - 50
Cowgr ass - 56
Crataegus oxyacanthus - 85
Cr oss Toes - 113
Crosswort - 13
Cr ow Soap - 23
Crowfoot - 124
Crystal Wort - 87
Cuckoo Bread - 74
Cur e Al l - 109, 143
Cynogl ossum offi ci nal e 22
Cyperngrasswurzel - 28
Cyperus l ongus - 28
Dachwur z - 141
Dandel i on - 126
Danewor t - 135
Dead Man - 77
Dead Nettl e - 11
Deerberry - 118
Dent de Li on - 126
Deptam - 136
Devi l 's Appl e - 130
Devi l s Dung - 51
Devi l s Eye - 129
Dewber r y Pl ant - 142
Di ktam - 136
Di psacus syl vestr i s - 95
Di ptam - 136
Di ttany - 136
Dodgeon - 49
Dog Tree - 24
Dog's Tongue - 22
Dogr ose - 122
Dogr ose Gal l s - 122
Dogwood - 24
Dol l Cheese - 104
Donner sbar t - 141
Douceamere - 45
Dragonwort - 47
Droopi ng Avens - 143
Dr opsy Pl ant - 109
Duck's Foot - 130
Dur fa Gr ass - 29
Dutch Cheese - 104
Dutch Myrtl e - 46
Dutch Rush - 44
Dwar f El der - 135
Dwar f Laur el - 101
Dwar f Mal l ow - 104
Dyeberry - 88
Dyer's Broom - 137
Dyer 's Gr eenwood - 137
Dyer 's Weed - 137
Ear th Al monds - 28
Ear thsmoke - 138
Easter Gi ant - 47
Eberesche - 16
Ecbal i um agr este - 108
Ecorce de Saul e - 82
Edl ar - 8
Eggs and Bacon - 69
Eggs and Col l ops - 69
Egl anti ne Gal l - 122
Egypti an Thorn - 1
Ehrenprei s - 33
Ei be - 84
Ei bi schwurzel - 131
El ater i o 108
El ateri on - 108
El ater i um - 108
El ateri um Cucumber 108
El ecampane - 20
El f Dock - 20
Emeti c Weed - 76
Engel kraut - 65
Engel suess - 72
Engel wurzel - 11
Engl i sh Dwarf El der - 135
Engl i sh Gal i ngal e - 28
Engl i sh Hawthorne - 85
Engl i sh Sarsapari l l a - 19
Engl i sh Val eri an - 43
Entenfusswur zel 130
Enul a Campana - 20
Enzi an - 37
Epi nvi nette - 64
Equi setum ar vense - 44
Erango Fi el d Li verwort - 117
Erdrauch - 138
Erl en - 3
Esche - 114
Essi gdorn - 64
Eupatoi re des Grecs - 2
Eupatori um perfol i atum - 13
European Al der - 3
Eur opean Ash - 114
European Barberry - 64
European Bi rch - 123
European Buckthorn - 60
Eur opean Di ttany - 136
Eur opean Li me Tr ee - 132
European Mai denhai r - 62
European Snakeroot - 66
Evans Root - 143
Eveni ng Trumpet Fl ower 73
Everygreen Box - 49
Ewe Dai sy - 19
Exogoni um. purga - 10
Eyebri ght - 96
Faeber r oete - 30
Faer ber gi nster - 133
Fagi o - 112
Fagus syl vati ca - 112
Fal l kr aut - 65
Fal se, Gr ape - 34
Far ewel l - 33
Far nwur zel - 116
Faya - 112
Feather Few - 134
Feather foi l - 134
Febr i fuge Pl ant - 134
Fel Root - 37
Fel ce Maschi o - 116
Fel dr aute - 138
Fel onwort - 45
Femal e Fer n - 72
Fenchel - 127
Fennel - 127
Fennugreek - 38
Fern Root - 72
Fern Spl een - 25
Fer ul a asafoeti da - 51
Feti d Hel l ebore - 81
Feui l l es de Rosmar i n - 32
Fever Twi g - 45
Feverfew - 134
Fi el d Bal sam - 68
Fi nochi o - 127
Fi ore d'ogni Mese - 57
Fi t Root - 31
Fi ve Fi nger s - 19, 99
Fi ve Leaves - 34
Fl achskr aut - 69
Fl ax Weed - 69
Fl eabane 35
Fl esh and Bl ood - 19
Fl eurs d'Arni que - 65
Fl i r twor t - 134
Fl or de Arni ca - 65
Fl or amor - 125
Fl ori di Arni ca - 65
Fl ower Vel our - 125
Fl uessi ger Storax - 80
Fl y Bane - 35
Foeni cul um vul gare - 127
Foenugreek - 38
Fongeri Mal e - 116
Food of the Gods - 51
Fr angul a Bar k - 68
Frasceri Wal teri i - 110
Fr aser a Canadensi s - 110
Fr aser a car ol i nesi s - 110
Fr assi no - 114
Fr auenbi ss - 8
Fraxi nus excel si or - 114
Fr ene - 114
Fr esno - 114
Ful l er's Herb - 23
Fumeeterre - 138
Fumi tory - 138
Fussbl attwur zel - 138
Gaenseampfer - 47
Gaensefi ngerkraut - 89
Gag Root - 76
Gagel - 46
Gal e Fer n - 46
Gal i ngal e - 28
Gal l wor t - 69
Gamander l ei n - 8
Gar auce - 30
Gar den Bal sam - 115
Garden Burnet - 7
Gar den Cel andi ne - 21
Garden Edgi ng Box - 49
Gar den Rue - 50
Gar den Thyme - 40
Garden of Summer Hel i otrope -
43
Garl i c Sage - 8
Garofani Cl avi l l o - 105
Gar tenr aute - 50
Gaul ther i a pr ocumbens - 118
Gaul theri e Couche - 118
Gazel s - 85
Gel semi e 73
Gel semi o 73
Gel semi um - 73
Gel semi um Sempervi rens - 73
Genci ana 37
Genet a Bal ai s - 137
Genet des Ti entur i er s - 137
Geni sta - 137
Genti an - 37
Genti an - 37
Genti ana l utea - 37
Gentl e Fl ower - 125
Genzi ana - 37
Ger ani um - 124
Ger ani um Macul atum - 124
Ger man Val er i an - 43
Gewuer znel ke - 105
Gi al appa - 10
Gi fti asmi n - 73
Gi l l Go By the Ground - 68
Gi l l on - 83
Gi l l run - 68
Gi nsen - 99
Gi nster - 137
Gi usqui amo - 129
Gl echoma heder acea - 68
Gl obe Berri es - 84
Gol d Thr ead - 39
Gol dbl ume - 57
Gol den Bough - 83
Gol ds - 57
Goma Ar abi ga - 1
Goma Ar abi que - 1
Gombo Leaves - 78
Gomma Ar abi ca - 1
Gr ame d' Ambr ette 78
Gr ami ni s - 29
Gr anadi l l a - 107
Gr anatbaur n - 96
Gr ande Joubar be - 141
Gr assgl ockenbl ume - 106
Great Burnet - 7
Gr eat Cal endi ne - 21
Great Sti ngi ng Nettl e - 71
Gr eat Wi l d Val er i an - 43
Greek Hay Seed - 38
Greek Nuts - 4
Gr een Pepper - 15
Green Sauce - 74
Grenadi er - 96
Gr i ndel i a - 119
Gr i ndel i a r obusta - 119
Gri ndel i e - 119
Ground Berry - 118
Ground El der - 135
Ground Heal - 33
Ground Hol l y - 97
Ground I vy - 68
Gr ound Lemon - 130
Ground Li l y - 26
Grouse Berry - 118
Grundhei l - 33
Guai ac - 139
Guajak - 139
Gueri ttout - 43
Gui de Chene - 83
Gummi Resi n Myrrha - 18
Gundel r ebe 68
Gunder man 68
Gurkenkraut - 48
Hagebutte - 122
Hagedorn - 85
Hardy Gri ndel i a - 119
Harebel l - 106
Harnkraut - 97
Hartheu - 133
Hasenkl ee - 74
Hausl auch - 141
Hauswurz - 141
Hawthorn - 85
Hay Mai ds - 68
Hazel s - 85
Hazel wort - 66
Hazel wurz - 66
Heal Al l - 12
Heal i ng Herb - 9
Hearts Tongue - 25
Heckenrose - 122
Hedeoma pul egi oi des - 14
Hei del beere - 88
Hel ba - 38
Hel l ebore - 81
Hel l eborus foeti dus - 81
Hel met Fl ower - 70
Hel met Pod - 75
Hel mkraut - 70
Heml ock - 111
Heml ock Gum Tree - 111
Heml ock Schi erl i ngs - 111
Heml ock Spruce - 111
Henbane - 129
Henbel l - 129
Hendi beh - 91
Hep Tree - 122
Hepati ca - 87
Hepati ca tri l oba - 87
Her Bonnet - 143
Herb Bennet - 43
Herb Tri ni ty - 87
Herb d'Eupatoi re perfol i ee 13
Herb de Poul i ot Ameri cai ne - 14
Herb of Grace - 50
Herba Menthae - 27
Herbe Parfai te - 13
Herbe a Fi evre - 13
Herbe de Pyrol e Ombel l ee - 97
Herbe de l a Croi x - 83
Herby Grass - 50
Hercul es Woundwort - 12
Hetre - 112
Hexenkraut - 43
Hi edra - 68
Hi l l berry - 118
Hi ndheel . - 55
Hi ndi schkraut - 45
Hi p Frui t - 122
Hi p Tree - 122
Hi rschkohl - 42
Hi rschkraut - 45
Hi rschzunge - 25
Hochwurz - 37
Hockl eberri es - 88
Hog Appl e - 130
Hog Seed - 122
Hog's Bane - 129
Hogweed - 56
Hooded Wi l l ow Herb - 70
Hoodroot - 70
Hook Heal - 12
Hook Weed - 12
Hop Frui t - 122
Hornstrauch - 24
Horseheal - 20
Horsepi pe - 44
Horsetai l - 44
Houndstongue - 22
Hove - 68
Huckl eberry - 88
Hui l e d' Amands - 4
Hundsgrass - 29
Hundsrose - 122
Hundszunge - 29
Husbandman's Tr ee - 114
Hyoscyamus - 129
Hysope - 36
Hyssop - 36
Hyssopus offi ci nal i s - 36
I ce Pl ant - 31
I cel and Li e-hen - 117
I cel and Moss - 117
I mpati ens tr acor ni s - 115
I ndi a Gum - 1
I ndi a Pi nk - 94
I ndi an Appl e - 130
I ndi an Bal m - 26
I ndi an Bay - 63
I ndi an Chocol ate - 143
I ndi an Dates - 93
I ndi an Hemp - 120
I ndi an Pai nt - 53
I ndi an Physi c - 120
I ndi an Pi pe - 31
I ndi an Red Pai nt - 53
I ndi an Tobacco - 76
I ndi ani scher Pfeffer - 15
I nk Root - 100
I nsane Root - 129
I nul a hel eni um - 20
I pecac - 128
I pecacuanha - 128
I pecauana - 125
I r i sh Tops - 137
I sl aeudi sches Moos - 117
I sop - 36
I tal i an Burnet - 7
I tal i an Pi mpernel - 7
I vory Pl um - 118
Jal ap - 10
Jal ap Tuber ens - 10
Jal appenwur zel - 10
Jasmi n Sauvage - 73
Jasmi ne - 79
Jasmi num offi ci nal e - 79
Jaundi ce Berry - 64
Jeffersoni a di phyl l a - 75
Jer usal em Cowsl i p - 42
Jer usal em Sage - 42
Jewel Weed - 115
Jews Har p Pl ant - 26
Jews Myr tl e - 137
Job's Tear - 35
Joe Pye -13
Johanni skr aut - 133
Johanni swor t - 116
Johanni swul r zel - 116
Johnswor t - 133
Jor don Al monds - 4
Jul i ol - 74
Jupi ter 's Bean - 129
Jupi ter 's Eye - 141
Kaesepappel - 104
Kal mi a angusti fol i a - 101
Kal mi a l ati fol i a - 102
Kal mi e - 102
Kaphnos - 138
Kar daeschen Di stel - 95
Kar den - 95
Katzenbeer enstr auch - 142
Katzenkr aut - 43
Katzenwedel - 44
Ki dney Li ver Leaf - 87
Ki ngs Cure - 7
Ki nni ki nni k - 54
Knee Hol l y - 137
Kneehol y - 137
Kni tback - 9
Knoepfchen - 55
Knoeteri ch - 56
Knotgr ass - 29 - 56
Knotty Br ake 116
Knotweed - 56
Koehl erkraut - 33
Koeni gkraut - 2
Kopfbeer e - 128
Koral l enwurzel - 72
Kr app - 30
Kr appr ot - 30
Kr ebswur z - 112
Kreuzdorn - 60
Kropfwurzel - 72
Krul l farn - 62
Kuhbl ume - 126
L'Epi ne Nobl e - 85
Ladi es Mantl e - 86
Ladi es Meat - 85
Ladi es Sl i pper s - 115
Ladi es Sor r el - 74
Laeusekr aut - 81
Lamb's Quar ter - 26
Lambki l l - 101
Lami nt - 27
Lanque de Chi en - 22
Lar ge Fennel - 127
Lather wor t - 23
Laurel Berri es - 63
Laur el Leaves - 63
Laur el , br oad l eafed - 102
Laur el , nar r ow l eafed - 101
Lauri er Commun - 63
Lauri er d' Apol l on - 63
Laur o Fr anco - 63
Laur us nobi l i s - 65
Lavender Thri ft - 100
Leberbl eumchen - 87
Leber kl ette - 2
Leberkraut - 2
Lei nkr aut - 69
Lemon Bal m - 109
Leopar dsbane - 65
Li ebeskr aut - 133
Li erre Terrestre - 68
Li gnum Vi tae - 139
Li me Tr ee - 132
Li nden - 132
Li on's Tooth - 126
Li qui d Stor ax - 80
Li qui dambar styr aci fl ua - 80
Li ver Moss - 87
Li verl eaf - 87
Lobe - 76
Lobel i a - 76
Lobel i a Enfl ee - 76
Lobel i a i nfl ata - 76
Lobel i enkr aut - 76
Locust Bl oom - 132
Loewenmaul - 69
Loewenzahn - 126
London Pr i de - 23
Lorbeeren - 63
Lotus - 113
Lotus cor ni cul ata - 113
Love i n Wi nter - 97
Love-Li es-Bl eedi ng - 125
Low Mal l ow - 104
Lungenkraut - 42
Lungwort 42
Macrotys - 121
Mad Dog Weed - 70
Mad Weed - 70
Madder - 30
Mahogony Bi rch - 123
Mai d's Pi nk - 23
Mai denhai r - 62
Mai kraut - 61
Mal e Fer n - 116
Mal e Shi el d Fer n - 116
Mal l ar ds - 131
Mal l cori o - 96
Mal l ow - 104
Mal va Rotundi fol i a - 104
Mal vavi schi o - 131
Mal ve - 104
Mamaei re - 92
Man's Heal th - 99
Mandel n - 4
Mandr ake - 130
Mansoor - 66
Mapl e Lungwort - 42
Maracoc - 107
Mare's Tai l - 44
Mar sh Beetl e - 140
Marsh Cl over - 90
Mar sh Pestl e - 140
Mar sh Root - 100
Mar sh Rosemar y - 100
Marsh Trefoi l - 90
Mar shmal l ow - 131
Mar y Gowl es - 57
Marybud - 57
Marygol d - 57
Maryl and Pi nk - 94
Masterwort - 11
Matri cai re - 134
May Appl e - 130
May Tree - 85
Maypops - 107
Meadow Burrs - 46
Meadow Fer n - 46
Meadow Root - 100
Meal berry - 54
Mel i ssa offi ci nal i s - 109
Mel i ssenbl aeter - 109
Mel ogranato - 96
Mel on Tree - 92
Menta Pi per ata - 27
Mentha Poi vree - 27
Mentha pi per ata - 27
Menyanthes tri fol i ata - 90
Mi ddl e Fl eabane - 35
Mi l efol i o - 86
Mi l foi l - 86
Mi l k I pecac 26
Mi l k Wi tch - 126
Mi l l efol i um 86
Mi l l epartui s - 133
Mi rra - 18
Mi stel - 83
Mi stl etoe - 83
Mocha Al oes - 5
Monkey Fl owers - 69
Monotropa uni fl ora - 31
Moon Fl owers - 90
Moor Gr ass - 89
Moosbeere - 54
Morti fi cati on Root - 131
Mosqui to Pl ant - 14
Mountai n Arni ca - 65
Mountai n Ash - 16
Mountai n Laur el - 102
Mountai n Mahogany - 123
Mountai n Sorrel - 74
Mountai n Tea - 118
Mountai n Tobacco - 65
Muerdago - 83
Musk Leaves - 78
Musk Pl ant - 78
Musk Seed - 78
Musquash Root - 77
Mutterkraut - 134
Myri ca gal e - 46
Myrrh - 18
Myrrha - 18
Myrrhe - 18
Myrti l l e Andrano - 88
Naegel ei n - 105
Nar r ow Leafed Laur el - 101
Nar r ow Leafed Laur el - 101
Natterwurz - 47
Nettl e - 71
Ni ckende Sternhyazi nthe - 106
Ni dor - 138
Ni eswurz - 81
Ni ghtshade Vi ne - 45
Ni nety Knott - 56
Nobl e Epi ne - 85
Nobl e Li verwort - 87
Nobl e Pi ne - 97
Nobl e Yar r ow - 86
Noddi ng Avens - 143
Noddi ng Wake Robi n - 26
Nosebl eed - 86
Ochra - 78
Ocul us Chri sti - 57
Odermenni g - 2
Okr a - 78
Ol d Mai d's Ni ghtcap - 124
Ol i o di Mandorl e Dol ci - 4
Opossum Tr ee - 80
Orbanche de Vi rgi ni e - 112
Oregon Grape Root - 64
Orobanche vi rgi ni ana - 112
Orti e Brul ante - 7
Osteri ck - 47
Oster l uzei - 67
Ova Ova - 31
Owl er - 3
Oxal i s - 74
Oxal i s acetosel l a - 74
Oxheal - 81
Paddock Pi pes - 44
Pai n de Concon - 74
Pal e Touch Me Not - 115
Pal oni ni er - 118
Panax qui nquefol i um - 99
Panay - 12
Papaw - 92
Papaya Vul gar i s - 92
Paper Bi rch - 123
Papr i ka - 15
Paquer ette - 12
Par i swor t - 26
Partri dge Berry - 118
Passi fl or a coer ul ea - 107
Passi on Fl ower - 107
Passi on Fl ower Vi ne - 107
Passi onsbl ume - 107
Pati ence Dock - 47
Paul 's Betony - 33
Pausen - 53
Pel l as 104
Pennyroyal - 14
Peper one - 15
Pepper i dge Bush - 64
Pepper mi nt - 27
Persi an Berri es - 60
Peti t Chene - 8
Peti t Chi endent - 29
Pewter Wor t - 44
Pfaffenroehrl ei n - 126
Pfeffermi nze - 27
Pfri emenkraut - 137
Phu - 43
Pi ccol a Munghetto - 61
Pi mento - 15
Pi mper nel - 103
Pi mpi nel - 103
Pi mpi nel l a saxi fr aga - 103
Pi ne Tops - 111
Pi ne Tul i p - 97
Pi nkroot- 94
Pi psi ssewa - 97
Pi ssenl i t - 126
Poaya - 128
Podophyl l um pel tatum - 130
Podopi l l o - 130
Poi son Heml ock - 77
Poi son Par sl ey - 77
Poi son Snake Weed - 77
Poi son Tobacco - 129
Poi vre de Cayenne - 15
Pokenhol z - 139
Pol ar Pl ant - 32
Pol i shi ng Rush - 44
Pol ygonum avi cul are - 56
Pol ygonum bi stor ta - 47
Pol ypodi um vul gare - 72
Pol ypody - 72
Pomegr anate - 96
Potenti l l a anser i na - 89
Potenti l l a tormenti l l a - 19
Poter i um sangui sor ba - 7
Prel e - 44
Pr i be des Champs - 44
Pr i est's Cr own - 126
Pri nce's Pi ne - 97
Prunel l a vul gari s - 12
Puff Bal l - 126
Puke Weed - 76
Pul i cari a dysenteri ca - 35
Pul monai re - 42
Pul monari a offi ci nal i s - 42
Pul pa de Tamar i ndo - 93
Puni c Appl e - 96
Puni ca gr anatum - 96
Puni ce Appl e - 96
Pur pl e Avens - 143
Pussy Wi l l ow - 82
Pyrol a - 97
Pyr us aucupar i a - 16
Quack Gr ass - 29
Quecke - 29
Queckengrass - 29
Quendel - 40
Qui ck Grass - 29
Qui ckset - 85
Qui tch - 29
Raccoon Berry - 130
Raci ne Brasi l i enne - 124
Raci ne DeVal eri ane - 43
Raci ne d Annee - 20
Raci ne d'Actee a Gr appes 121
Raci ne de Bec-de Grue Tachete -
124
Raci ne de Gui mauve - 131
Raci ne de Pi ed Cornei l l e - 124
Rai nfarn - 55
Rai z de I pecacuana - 128
Rai z de Jal appa - 10
Rai z de Mal vavi sco - 131
Ramsted - 69
Rattl e Root - 121
Rattl e Top - 121
Rattl e Weed - 121
Rattl esnake Root - 26, 121
Rauhkar te - 95
Raute - 50
Red Legs - 47
Red Pai nt Root - 53
Red Pol l um - 118
Red Puccoon - 53
Red Robi n - 56
Red Wi ndfl ower - 6
Redberry - 99
Redber r y Tea - 118
Reed Mace - 140
Resi ne de Gai ac - 139
Resi ne de Guajaco - 139
Resi ne de Guayaco - 139
Rhamnus frangul a - 60
Rheumati sm Root - 75
Rheumati sm Weed - 97
Rhi zoma Gr ami ni s - 29
Rhi zoma de Hel echo Macho -
116
Rhi zoma de Podophyl l um - 130
Ri ch Weed - 121
Ri ngel bl ume - 57
Ri zamo de Gr ama - 29
Ri zoma de Podofi l o - 130
Robi a - 30
Robi n Run Away - 68
Rock Brake - 72
Rocky Mountai n Grape - 64
Romero - 32
Rosa cani na - 122
Rose Laur el - 102
Rosemary - 32
Rosi n Weed - 119
Rosmari n - 32
Rosmari no - 32
Rosmari nus offi ci nal i s - 32
Rossfar n - 72
Rothbuche - 112
Rowan - 16
Rubi a ti nctorum - 30
Rubus vi l l osus - 58
Ruda - 50
Rue - 50
Ruhrwurzel - 128
Runni ng Mal l ow - 104
Ruta Gr aveol ens - 50
Sagal khomi - 54
Sagi ttari a sagi tti fol i a - 52
Sai nt Johnswor t - 133
Sal i x ni gra - 82
Sal oop - 98
Sangui nai re - 53
Sangui nar i a canadensi s - 53
Sangui sorba offi ci nal i s - 7
Saponai r e - 23
Saponari a offi ci nal i s - 23
Sassafr as - 98
Sassafras offi ci nal e - 98
Sassafr asbaum - 98
Satan's Cl aw - 116
Sauerdorn - 64
Sauerkl ee - 74
Savoni ere - 23
Saxi frage 108
Saxi frax 98
Scabwor t 20
Scal dhead - 58
Scal y Gri ndel i a - 119
Scarl et Berry - 45
Schachtel hal m - 44
Schafgarbe 86
Schafthal m 44
Scharbockskl ee - 90
Schei teregi - 138
Schel l kraut - 21
Schi l dkraut - 70
Schl angenwurzel - 56, 66
Schwarwurz - 9
Schwarze Beere - 88
Schwarze Bi bernel l e - 7
Schwarze Schl angenwurzel - 121
Sci ar appa - 10
Scorze l e Mel ogranati - 76
Scouri ng Rush - 44
Scul l cap - 70
Scutel l ai re - 70
Scutel l arl a, l ati fl ora - 70
Sea Gi l l i fl ower - 100
Sea Lavender - 100
Sea Thr i ft - 100
Seebi nse - 140
Sei fenwurzel - 23
Sel fheal - 12
Semences de Fenuoi l - 127
Sengreen - 141
Septfoi l - 19
Setti swor t - 81
Setwal l - 43
Shameface - 124
Shamrock - 74
Shavegr ass - 44
Sheep Laur el - 101
Sheep Poi son 101
Sheep Weed - 23
Shel l y Gr ass - 29
Shepher d's Knot - 19
Shoes and Stocki ngs - 113
Si ckl ewort - 12
Si de Fl oweri ng Scul l cap - 70
Si l k Gr ass - 41
Si l verweed - 89
Sl i ppery Root - 9
Smal l Bi bernel - 7
Smal l Fl eabane - 35
Smel l Fox Anemone - 6
Smooth Al der - 3
Snake Bi te - 26 - 53
Snake Weed - 47
Snapdr agon - 69
Soap Weed - 41
Soapwor t - 23
Sol anum dul camar a - 45
Sol di er's Woundwort - 86
Sol i s Sponsa - 57
Sor bes - 16
Souchet - 28
Sour Trefoi l - 74
Sowberry - 64
Spani scher Pfeffer - 15
Spani sh Bayonet - 41
Spani sh Br oom - 137
Speedwel l - 33
Spei chel wurzel . - 23
Spi ce Berry - 118
Spi ce Bi rch - 123
Spi cy Wi ntergreen - 118
Spi gel i a - 94
Spi gel i a Anthel mi nthi que - 94
Spi gel i a mari l andi ca - 94
Spi tzbeer e - 64
Spl eenwort - 25
Spl eenwort Fern - 25
Spoonwood - 102
Spotted Comfrey - 42
Spotted Cr anesbi l l - 124
Spotted Ger ani um - 124
Spotted Lungwor t - 42
Spotted Par sl ey - 77
Spri g Gurke - 108
Spri ng Wi ntergreen - 118
Spri ngkraut - 115
Spri tzgurke - 108
Spr ossentanne - 111
Squaw Mi nt - 14
Squawr oot - 121
Squi rti ng Cucumber - 108
Staff Vi ne - 45
Star Bl oom - 94
Stati ce carol i ni ana - 100
Steckenkraut - 51
Stei nbeere - 51
Stei nl eberkraut - 61
Stei npetersi l i e - 103
Sti ckwort - 2
Sti nki ng Bal m - 14
Sti nki ng Hel l ebore - 81
Sti nki ng Ni ghtshade - 129
Stor ace Li qui do - 80
Storchschnabel - 140
Stor ksbi l l - 124
Stuwort 74
Styrax Li qui de - 80
Succory 91
Sumpf-Wasserkl ee - 90
Sweat Weed - 131
Sweati ng Pl ant - 13
Sweet Bal m - 109
Sweet Bay - 63
Sweet Betty - 23
Sweet Bi rch - 123
Sweet Br ake - 116
Sweet Br oom - 137
Sweet Cyperus - 28
Sweet Dock - 47
Sweet Fennel - 127
Sweet Gal e - 46
Sweet Gum - 80
Sweet Sl umber - 53
Sweet Wi l l ow - 46
Swi ne Snout - 126
Sycamore - 17
Symphytum offi ci nal e - 9
Tamar i nd - 93
Tamar i nde 93
Tamar i ndo 93
Tamar i ndus i ndi ca - 93
Tanacetum vul gare - 55
Tanner 's Bar k - 111
Tansy - 55
Tar Weed - 119
Tar assaco - 126
Tar axacon 126
Tar axacum dens l eoni s - 126
Tar tar Root - 99
Tartschenfl echte - 117
Taubenkr opf - 138
Taxus baccata - 84
Teaber r y - 118
Tear al l - 13
Teasel - 13, 95
Teazl e - 95
Tetter wor t 21, 53
Teucri um scorodoni a - 8
Teufel sdreck - 50
Teyl Tr ee 132
Thor 's Bear d - 141
Thor mantl e 19
Thor n Appl e - 85
Thorough Stem - 13
Thorough Wax - 13
Thoroughwort - 13
Thousand Leaf - 86
Thr ee Leaved Ni ghtshade - 26
Thri ft - 100
Thr oat Root - 143
Thyme - 40
Thymi an - 40
Thymus vul gari s - 40
Ti ckweed. - 14
Ti l i a eur opaea - 132
Ti l l Tr ee - 132
Ti l l eul - 40
Ti l l i a Fl ower s - 132
Torfwurz - 72
Tormenti l - 19
Tor menti l 19, 124,
Tor menti l l a 19
Tormenti l l e - 19
Tor y Weed - 22
Tr ai l i ng Tansy - 89
Tr ebol - 90
Treefoi l - 87
Trefl e d'Eau - 90
Trefoi l - 113
Tri gonel l a foenum graecum - 38
Tri l l - 26
Tri l l i um - 26
Tri l l i um Pendul um - 26
Tri ti cum - 29
Tri ti cum repens - 29
True Love -26
True Mai denhai r - 62
Tsuga Canadensi s - 111
Tuepfel farn - 72
Typha - 140
Ufer Nel kenwurz - 143
Umbr el l a Pl ant - 130
Upl and Cranberry - 54
Upri ght Bi rthwort - 67
Urti ca di oi ca - 71
Uva Ursi - 54
Vacci ni um myrti l l us - 88
Val eri an - 43
Val er i ana - 43
Val eri ana offi ci nal i s - 43
Vegetabl e Anti mony - 13
Vel vet Dock - 20
Venus Basi n - 95
Venus Bath - 95
Venus Hai r - 62
Vermont Val eri an - 43
Veroni ca offi ci nal i s - 33
Veroni que Mal e - 33
Vi gue Vi erge - 34
Vi ol et Bl oom - 45
Vi rgi ni a Creeper - 34
Vi rgi ni a Speedwel l - 33
Vi rgi ni an Dogwood - 24
Vi scum Fl avescens - 83
Vogel beere - 16
Vomi twort - 76
Wai ter Avens - 143
Wake Robi n - 26
Wal d Bl aubeer e - 88
Wal dfar nwur zel - 116
Wal dmei ster - 61
Wal ewor t - 135
Wal l war t 9, 135
Wal l wur z - 42
Wapetoo - 52
Wasser Benedi ktenkr aut 143
Wasser dost - 13
Wasserschi erl i ng - 77
Water Fl ower - 143
Water Heml ock - 77
Water Shamrock - 90
Water Tor ch - 140
Wax Cl uster - 118
WeI sche Bi bernel l e - 7
Weepi ng Spruce - 111
Wegdorn - 60
Wegwar te - 91
Wei den - 82
Wei nraute - 50
Wei ssdor n - 85
Wel sh Sorrel - 74
Wer mut - 144
Whi nberry - 88
Whi te Endi ve - 126
Whi te Gum - 80
Whi te Jasemi ne - 79
Whi te Mal l ow - 131
Whi te Poi son Vi ne - 79
Whi te Sorrel - 74
Whi te Thorn - 85
Whortl eberry - 88
Wi cky Kal mi e - 101
Wi esen Knoeteri ch - 47
Wi l d Agri mony - 89
Wi l d Bal sam Appl e - 108
Wi l d Bri ar - 122
Wi l d Chi cory - 91
Wi l d Cr anesbi l l - 124
Wi l d Cucumber - 108
Wi l d Endi ve - 126
Wi l d Fennel - 127
Wi l d Heml ock - 77
Wi l d I pecac - 128
Wi l d Jessami ne - 73
Wi l d Lemon - 130
Wi l d Mandr ake - 130
Wi l d Nar d - 66
Wi l d Pomegr anate - 96
Wi l d Succory - 9
Wi l d Sunfl ower - 20
Wi l d Sweet Wi l l i am - 23
Wi l d Tansy - 89
Wi l d Teasel - 95
Wi l d Tobacco - 76
Wi l d Val er i an - 43
Wi l de Chri stwurz - 81
Wi l der Buchs - 54
Wi l der Wei n - 34
Wi l l ow - 82
Wi ndfl ower - 6
Wi ndroeschen - 6
Wi ntergreen - 118
Wi ntergreen Fal se or Bi tter - 97
Wi ntergruen - 97
Woad Waxen - 137
Wohl verl ei h - 65
Wol f Gr ape - 45
Wol fsbane - 65
Wood Boneset - 13
Wood Cl i mber - 33
Wood Crowfoot - 6
Wood Ger mander - 8
Wood Sage - 8
Wood Sorrel - 74
Wood Sour - 74
Woodbi ne - 33, 73
Woodruff - 61
Woody Ni ghtshade - 45
Wor mwood - 144
Woundwor t - 12
Wundhei l - 33
Wurmfarn - 53
Wurmfarnwurzel - 116
Wurmgrasswurzel - 94
Wymote - 131
Yarrow - 86
Yasmyn - 79
Yel l ow Berry - 130
Yel l ow Gowan - 126
Yel l ow Jessami ne - 73
Yel l ow Rod - 69
Yel l ow Root - 39, 75
Yel l ow Toad Fl ax - 69
Yer ba de San Juan - 86
Yew - 84
Yew Tr ee - 84
Ysop - 36
Yucca - 41
Yucca fi l i mentosa - 41
Zanzi bar Al oes - 5
Zi chori e - 91
Zi nnkraut - 44
Zwerghol under - 135
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