an adult one
tablespoonful. Powdered herb: Dose, half to one teaspoonful.

YARROW. Milfoil. Thousand Leaf. Achillea Millefolium.

Internally, used for.--Bleeding from the lungs, kidneys, piles, dysentery,
menorrhagia.

Part used.--The herb.

Flowers (when).--Nearly whole summer.

Grows (where).--Europe and America in fields, woods, pastures.

Prepared (how).--Decoction, half ounce of plant to six ounces of water and
boil down to three ounces. Juice of the herb is also used.

Diseases, Dose, etc.--In menorrhagia either can be used, as well as in
other diseases. Tablespoonful of decoction every hour. The expressed juice
in two or three tablespoonful doses may be taken three times a day.

[HERB DEPARTMENT 447]

YELLOW DOCK. Rumex Crispus.

Internally, used for.--Skin disease, scrofula, syphilis, scurvy.

Externally, used for.--Fresh root bruised in cream is good applied to
ulcers, tumors and itch.

Part used.--The root.

Gather.--Early autumn.

Flowers (when).--June and July.

Grows (where).--In pastures, dry fields, etc.

Prepared (how).--One ounce root to a pint of boiling water. Let steep.

Diseases, Dose, etc.--One or two ounces, three times a day; or half ounce
every three hours. This is a good remedy. Some people should commence with
smaller doses.

[448 MOTHERS' REMEDIES]

HOMEOPATHY

THE TREATMENT OF ABOUT ONE HUNDRED TWENTY
DISEASES ACCORDING TO HOMEOPATHY

In cities and in most towns Homeopathic medicine will be found in drug
stores in their special preparations. Some drug stores handle Homeopathic
medicines exclusively.

MEDICINES.--Homeopathic medicines should be kept in a dry cool place. Do
not leave them standing open among odors or exposed to bright lights. The
following are among those common for home use:

List of Remedies.

Aconitum Colocynthis Phosphorus
Antimonium crudum Cuprum metallicum Pulsatilla
Antimonium tartaricum Gelsemium Rhus toxicodendron
Apis Hepar Sulphuricum Sanguinaria
Arnica radix Hyoscyamus Sepia
Arsenicum Ipecacuanha Silicea
Belladonna Lycopodium Spigelia
Bryonia Mercurius Spongia
Chamomilla Natrum muriaticum Sulphur
China Nux Vomica Veratrum album
Cina