Catnip tea is very useful in fevers, producing perspiration without increasing the heat of the body; it is also an excellent remedy in spasmodic affections. I have used it instead of pennyroyal for an emetic; but I prefer pennyroyal in all cases where a vegetable emetic is to be given.
GARDEN LEAK.
Though having a very offensive smell, is good for the gravel and all diseases of the urinary organs.
JACOB’S LADDER.
Good for retention of the urine, pain in the back, loins, &c.; can be taken as a tea.
UVA URSA LEAVES
Are excellent for consumptive persons, and, I would say, drink plentifully of the tea, by steeping it well; add a little licorice root.
SPEARMINT
Is a native of the States. It is warming and exhilarating in its nature, and has all the properties of the peppermint, but works more on the kidneys, and causes a copious flow of urine and perspiration.