Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-20
TANsY.-Tansy is a common garden

herb. AMIN" s"'uen
Medicinal Uses.-Tansy is emmepa-
gogue and tonic. Given as a warm tes II
promotes perspiration, and in cases Of
colds is good for females to use in sun
preston, etc. 1t is also a good worm
HueuIclhe, IL Is used IN many of the bit
ters sold throughout the country,
TURPENTINE.-Known commonly bv
the name Spirits of Turpentine 1t is OBJ
tanned from the pitch pine of the Soutb-
ern States, being distilled from the gnm
turpentlne which exudes from those trees.
Medicinal Uses.-Turpentine is an
lrrltant and stimulant diuretic. aIao ca
tharuc. In large doses it will operate on
the bowels, but more powerfully on the
kidneys. Turpentine may be given to
children to expel worms in doses of half
10 teaspoon IN molasses. For ordinary
sore throat, 20 to 80 drops on a little
sugar. It Is used in most Of the liui-
nents sold. Dose is usually l teaspoon to
one or TWO tablespoons. / once read Of a
physician who saved a girls life bv Civ-
ing tablespoon of turpentine mixed with
tablespoon ofcastor oil. This dose caused
discharge Of 70 worms.
NALERIAN.-This is large plant native
10 Europe, growing in rich, moist woods.
Inc root is the part used, and may Cener-
ally be found in all drug stores.
Medicinal Uses.-Valerian is a tonic
nervine and anti-spasm0dic, and very
similar IN it's properties to the American
NalerIan, or Lady's Slipper, which NAV
always be used instead of it. 1t is used
IN cases OF nervous arrangement especial
ly for nervous females in wakefuIness
during fevers, and the like. Dose: of the
tlncture, one to two teaspOoniuls three or
four times day.
VIoLET-This is the common blue VIC.
let, called also birds foot violet. and is A
small plant without stalk. the leaves be-
ing l0oe-shaped, or nearly round, in slen-
Ger stems from two TO three inches long:
MOVERS blue, or deep purple and appear
early in Nay usually. Both the herb and
the root are used in medicine.
Medicinal Uses.-Mucilaginous and
slightly laxative. II is good Tor disease Of
the kidneys and urinary organs.
WHITE OAR.---The white oak is a large
forest tree, welt known throughout the
country. The inner bark is the part
used.
Medicinal Uses-1'he bark Of the white
oak,.as well as that OF most oaks. is a
powerful astringent. A pOultice of the
powdered bark, mixed with little pow
dervq elm bang, is a valuable application
TO check gangrene and modification.
WHORTEEBERRY - This is the we'll
known huckleberry growing plendfuuy in
the Northern States and northern portions
OF the Middle and Western States. The
berry is an excellent fruit to ear, and is
aleo medicinal.
Medlcinaf Uses. The root is the part
generally used in medicine, and is both
diuretic and astringent. A decocti0n Of
the root 3s good astringent in diahrea
and bowel disease. The root and berries
bruised Rnd tiuctured in gin, are used to
relieve @ravelly and dF6psicGl affections;
TO be drank freely or as mucn as the stom-
ach aud bead via bear.
WILD CHERRY.-The wild cherry tree
found in great abundance throughout the
United States, and is too we'll known to
need description.
Medicinal Uses.-The bark is the part
used, and is tonic and expectorant. 1t is
an excellent bitter tonic useful along with
other articles, and with suitable eXpectO-
rants in affections Of the luugs, 1t should
not be boiled, as it destroys, TO q certain
extent, its virtue. An infusion may be
made by adding / pint Of hot water to l
; ounce of the powdered bark, and let stand
over night, when it will be ready for use,
or may then be made into syrup. Used
mostly in the form of bitters, along with
other articles. Dose: of the infusion, half
to wine glasslul three times a day.