Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 165, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 July 1919 — MERELY GIVEN LONG NAMES [ARTICLE]

MERELY GIVEN LONG NAMES

Decoctions Prescribed by- High-Priced Physicians Made From Familiar Wayside Herbs. Many of the secrets hidden under the thatch of the wattle and daub cottages can be found in the pharmacopeia of either the allopathlst or the homeopathist, observes the London Daily Express. Willow ten Is but a crude form of the salycllates which have long been recognized as the orthodox antl-urlc acid and anti-pyretic remedies. Common mallow, called "pickcheeses” by children, provides a tasteless mucilaginous liquid, ' which is worked up In various shapes and given for coughs. The leaves of the colt’sfoot, horehound and balm are all used, in liquid form mostly, for coughs and chest affections. Foxglove cordial Is given to old people suffering from palpitation of the heart, and does as much good as when It is called “tine, digitalis.” Camomile and dandelion broths or teas are sold as tonics by the wise women who would be at a loss to Say what was meant by Anthemis nobllis or Taraxacum. Beautiful comfrew is used, both plant and root, as a poultice for cancerous and other growths, and a broth is made from it for kidney affections. This has obtained official recognition under the name of Symphitum officinale. The “cure” for measles is saffron tea. This is prepared by pouring boiling water on the dried stigmas of the purple autumn crocus. An infusion of flixweed cleanses and heals wounds. Self heal has cured quinsy; sage has many valuable qualities.