MATERIA MEDICA.

Birch Bark (Betula Alba).  A decoction of the bark and twigs are often used in treating skin diseases, rheumatism, gout and disorders of the bladder.

Blackberry (Rubus Villosus) DEWBERRY.  The root acts pleasantly upon the bowels, as in cases of diarrhoea, dysentery and in summer complaint of children. To prepare, take a heaping tablespoonful of small roots, or both of the large ones, to one and one-half pints water, boil down to one pint. Dose two tablespoonfuls three times per day.

Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga Racemosa) BLACK SNAKE ROOT.  (click for illustration

Black Oak Bark (Quercus Tinctoria). The species termed white        and black oak are the kinds used. White is preferable, when administered internally being milder, and less acute than the black. The bark is often used in cases of fever and ague, obstinate, chronic diarrhoea and hemorrhage of the lungs. The acorns roasted and made into a cof fee is good for scrofula in its early stages.

Blood Root (Sanguinaria Canadensis).

Blue Flag (Iris Versicolor). See illustration ABOVE

Boneset (Eupatorium Perfoliatum) THOROUGHWORT.

Buckthorn (Rhamnus Frangula). The bark possesses cathartic properties resembling rhubarb, but more severe. (click for illustration)

Bugle Weed (Lycopus Virginicus)       WATERHOREHOUND.

Burdock (Laa Minor). The root is the medical portion. Prepared in the form of tea, take a handful of the freshly bruised root to three pints of water, boil to two pints. It acts upon the skin and moderately upon the bowels. When all other medicines fail, this will sometimes cure skin diseases and scrofulous conditions of the system. Burdock is a splendid purifier of the blood.

Butternut (Juglans Cinerea). Inner bark mildly cathartic, often used in cases of habitual constipation. Prepare in form of a decoction.

Caffeine, Caffeina or Caffeia. Much used in nervous diseases  such as spasmodic asthma, nervous headaches, etc.

Calamus (Acorus Calamus)  SWEET FLAG  The root is the part used, and abounds in low and swampy places. It is widely known by its pungent, aromatic taste. Is especially good in relieving pain or uneasiness of the stomach and bowels, and where there is weakness of these organs.

Camphor (Camphora Officinorum).  The camphor tree is found in the East Indies.  Physicains differ as to the medical action and value of camphor.  Some ignore it entirely and others esteem it highly.  It

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