Dosage of Tinct. Myrica, 5 to 20 drops.
Chamomile
Anthemis NobiUs
Garden Chamomile has maintained a well-earned reputation for hundreds of years, and its usefulness is fully recognized. In character it is a soothing nervine, and a mild stomach tonic, to be used where there is weakness and poor appetite and the tendency toward melancholy. The flowers are best used in in-
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fusion or the tincture in hot water. The Roman variety is the best, the German second and the common garden variety is equally good but much milder.
When given warm, Chamomile favors perspiration and softens the skin, and in woman will promote the menstrual flow. The cold infusion acts as a tonic, and is more suitable for stomach difficulties, and as a drink during convalescence from febrile diseases.
In all extreme nervous conditions where the stomach is at fault, the best results will be obtained by giving the following combination:
Tinct. Anthemis 1 oz.
Tinct. Valerian 1/4^ oz.
Five to 30 drops every three hours or less, according to the severity of the symptoms.
Applied externally, in the form of a poultice and combined with hops, Chamomile will relieve sprains, bruises, and swellings and also help to restore shrunken sinews.
"Anthemis may be classed as a stimulant, tonic and anti-spasmodic. It is especially useful as a child's remedy, being of much service in the flatulent colic so frequently met with in small infants.
"Atony of the entire system is another reason for employing this agent, its action being more pronounced in cases of atony or debility of any portions of the digestive apparatus.
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