412                                                                             The Cottage Physician.

Caraway, Seeds of (Carum Carui). Native of Europe, but now grows abundantly in the United States. A pleasant aromatic and carminative.

is certain however that camphor exerts a quieting influence upon a disordered nervous system. Is often used successfully in cases of diarrhoea of children. It is also used in external applications of bruises and sprains, but Arnica is better.

Carrot (Daucu Carota). The seeds and root of the wild plant are moderately excitant and diuretic, sometimes used in dropsy and chronic kidney troubles.

Castor Oil (Ricinus Communis). The plant is a native of Europe, but now cultivated in this country. In the commencement of diarrhoea when there is reason to suppose that it is being caused by indigestible food, castor oil should always be given. If there is much griping add a little laudanum or paregoric to it.  There is no better laxative than castor oil for children, and for females during pregnancy and after delivery. Various plans can be adopted to Cover up its nauseous taste.

Catnip (Nepeta Cataria) Catmint Stimulating and slightly tonic. Much used in the flatulent colic of infants.

Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum Fostlgiatum). Used more as a condiment than as a medicine. It promotes digestion and prevents flatulence. Taken freely it sometimes cures piles. In obstinate cases of chills and fever it adds to the efficiency of quinine. It forms a splendid gargle for malignant sore throat, and also for sore throat with relaxation of the palate.

Centaury, American, (Sabbatia Angularis). A beautiful native plant of the United States, all parts of it are bitter. A cold infusion is beneficial in debilitated conditions of the stomach, and has been successfully used as a tonic in fevers.

Cerium, Oxalate of. Used chiefly to relieve vomiting in pregnancy.

Chalk, Prepared. Used principally in medicine for the purpose of checking purging, from acidity of the stomach and bowels. It is mild in action and suited to children.

Chamomile Flowers (Anthemls Nobills). A cold chamomile tea is a splendid remedy for heartburn, flatulency, loss of appetite, and other symptoms of indigestion. Cold infusion, which is the most agree able form to use as a tonic, is made with half ounce of the flowers to a pint of cold water.  If preferred warm, care should be excersized in preparing not to allow the flowers to remain in the water longer than ten minutes.

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