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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1880. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... OIL OP ERIGERON. Derived irom--Erigeron Canadense. Common names--Fire Weed, Canada FUabane, CoWs Tail, Scabious, etc. Part used-- The Plant. Properties--Astringent, styptic, and diuretic. Employment--Uterine hemorrhage, hemoptysis, hematamesis, hematuria, menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea, uterine leucorrhea, gonorrhea, gravel, and all other affections of the urinary apparatus. Locally, in rheumatic affections, enlargement of the tonsils, neuralgia, spinal irritation, etc. Dose, two to four drops, triturated with sugar. ERYTHROXYLIN. Derived from--Erythroxylon Coca. Common name--South American Coca. Part used--The Leaves. Properties--Nervine and stimulant. Employment--To increase nervous action, etc. Dose, one-quarter to one grain. CON. TINC. ERYTHROXYLON. Properties, ete., similar to Erythroxylin. Dose, five to twenty drops. ETTONYMIN. Derived from--Euonymus Americanus. Common names-- Waahoo, Burning Bush, etc. Part used--The Bark. Properties--Tonic, laxative, alterative, and expectorant. Employment -- Dyspepsia, constipation, dropsy, hepatic: torpor, and affections of the respiratory system. It is one of the most valuable agents for the relief of obstinate constipation. This medicine is successfully used. in the treatment of dyspepsia, torpid liver, and dropsy. It imparts tone to the stomach, and activity to the digestive organs. Dose, one-half to three grains, repeated according to case. CON. TINC. EUONYMUS. Properties, ete., similar to Euonymin. Dose, 4 to 12 drops. EUPATORIN (PERPO.) Derived from--Eupatorium Perfoliatum. Common names--Boneset, Thoroughwort, etc. Part used--The Herb. Properties--Aperient, emetic, diaphoretic, febrifuge, alterative, resolvent, and tonic. Employment--Intermittent, remittent, typhoid, and other fevers, coughs, colds, influenza...
