Infusion of Lit′mus. Syn. Infusum lacmi, L. Used for its colour, and as a liquid test, and to make test-paper.
Infusion of Lobelia. Syn. Infusum lobeliæ, I. l. inflatæ. From lobelia or Indian tobacco. In asthmas chiefly.—Dose, 1 to 2 table-spoonfuls every half-hour, until it occasions nausea.
Infusion of Log′wood. Syn. Logwood tea; Infusum hæmatoxyli, L. From logwood chips. One of the best remedies known for simple diarrhœa arising from weakness; also used as a colour and test. See Decoction, Extract, &c.
Infusion (Maiden-hair). Syn. Infusum
adianti, L. From either common maiden-hair (Adiantum capillus Veneris), or Canadian maiden-hair (Adiantum pedatum). They are both slightly bitter, aromatic, and pectoral. The infusion forms an excellent demulcent drink in catarrhs.
Infusion of Malam′bo Bark. Syn. Infusum corticis malambo, L. Prep. (Ure.) Bark (from Croton Malambo), 2 dr.; boiling water, 1 pint. An aromatic tonic and astringent.
Infusion of Mallow Flowers. Syn. Infusum malvæ florum, L. Pectoral and laxative. Chiefly used as a test.
Infusion of Malt. Syn. Malt tea, Sweet wort; Infusum bynes, I. malti, L. Prepared with hot water (165° to 170° Fahr.). Demulcent and laxative. A useful drink in sore throat, inflammatory fevers, &c. Some persons flavour it with sliced lemon.
Infusion of Ma′′rygold. Syn. Infusum calendulæ, L. From the flowers of the common marygold (Calendula officinalis). Carminative, diaphoretic, and emmenagogue. It has been recently recommended in cancerous affections, both internally and as a lotion. Radius adds syrup of orange peel to flavour it.
Infusion of Mat′ico. Syn. Infusum maticonis, I. maticæ, I. matico, L. 1. From the leaves of the matico plant (Artanthe elongata). Aromatic, bitter, stimulant, and reputed hæmostatic; in internal hæmorrhages and mucous discharges. The Indians of South America use it as an aphrodisiac. (Martius.)