in small streams
and near watercourses.

Prepared (how).--As a decoction, and it may be used freely.

Diseases, Dose, etc.--For scurvy used to purify the blood. It is used in
decoction to regulate menstruation, and should be taken freely and warm
and begun a day before the menstrual period.

BUCHU. A South African plant of the genus Barosma.

Internally, used for.--Bladder troubles. In irritable bladder and urethra,
due to increased sand in the urine, inflammation.

Part used.--Leaves.

Gather.--Buy in drug store.

Grows (where).--In Africa.

Prepared (how).--Infusion; make it by putting one ounce of the leaves to a
pint of boiling water and let it steep.

Diseases, Dose, etc.--Dose is two to four ounces, three or four times a
day in chronic cases of bladder trouble, or one ounce every two or three
hours in acute cases. It is very good when the urine is not free or is
painful to pass. In acute and chronic inflammation, but more especially in
the acute form. If it injures the stomach it can be used in alternation
with pumpkin seed tea.

BURDOCK. Arctium Lappa.

Internally, used for.--Kidney troubles, rheumatism, syphilis, skin
diseases. Must be used a long time.

Externally, used for.--Can be used as an ointment.

Part used.--Roots and seeds.

Gather.--In the spring.

Grows (where).--Almost everywhere.

Prepared (how).--As a decoction, two ounces to a pint of water or fluid
extract can be bought.

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Diseases, Dose, etc.--Dose of decoction: This should be used freely as it
is not strong, one pint can be taken in twenty-four hours. Used as an
ointment for skin diseases; the juice, of the leaves, is mixed with lard,
cream or vaselin. This remedy is used frequently in combination with other
blood remedies, for the above named diseases and is very beneficial.

CARROT. Wild Carrot. Bird's Nest. Bee's Nest. Daucus Carota.

Internally, used for.--Dropsy, chronic kidney troubles and gravel.

Externally, used for.--Ulcers: as a poultice.

Part used.--Roots and seeds. Garden carrot, only the root is used.

Flowers (when).--June to September.

Grows (where).--In neglected fields and by roadsides.

Prepared (how).--In infusion (tea) by using one ounce to a pint of boiling
water and allow it to steep, but not to boil.

Diseases, Dose, etc.--Dose, two to four ounces of the infusion, three or
four times a day, for diseases mentioned. When the infusion is made from
the