gout, slight febrile cases, &c.; and as a prophylactic of cholera. See Essence.
Infusion of Wall-pel′litory. Syn. Infusum parietariæ, L. From the dried herb (Parietaria officinalis). Aperient, diuretic, and pectoral; in asthmas, dropsies, calculous affections, &c.
Infusion of Wal′nut Leaves. Syn. Walnut-leaf tea; Infusum juglandis, L. From the fresh leaves of the common walnut (Juglans regia); also from the inner wood-bark, and the green rind of the fruit. See Decoction and Extract.
Infusion of Water-fen′nel. Syn. Infusum phellandri, L. Prep. (Bird.) Seeds of water-fennel, 5 dr.; boiling water, 1 pint.—Dose, 3 to 4 fl. dr.; to check excessive expectoration.
Infusion of Whor′tleberry. Syn. Infusum uvæ ursi, L. With alkalies, henbane, or opium, in diseases of the urinary organs; and with sulphuric acid and foxglove, in affections of the lungs. See DECOCTION and Extract.
Note.—Infusum Uvæ Ursi of the Brit. Pharmacopœia.
Infusion of Wild-cherry Bark. Syn. Infusum pruni Virginianæ (Ph. U. S.), L. Prep. (Ph. U. S.) Wild cherry-tree bark (Prunus Virginiana or Cerasus Serotina), 1⁄2 oz.; cold water, 16 fl. oz.; infuse 24 hours, and strain. A valuable tonic and febrifuge. Wild-cherry bark also exercises a sedative action on the circulatory and nervous system, and is much used in America in a variety of diseases.
Infusion of Wild Gin′ger. Syn. Infusum asari Canadensis, L. From the root of wild ginger or Canada snake-root (Asarum Canadense). A warm stimulant diaphoretic, in the same cases as infusion of Virginian snake-root.
Infusion of Wil′low Bark. Syn. Infusum salicis, L. From the bark of the white or common willow (Salix alba). Astringent, tonic, and febrifuge; often used instead of INFUSION OF CINCHONA.
Infusion of Win′ter Green. Syn. Infusum pyrolæ, I. chimaphilæ, L. Astringent, tonic, and diuretic; in dropsy, nephritic pains, and chronic affections of the urinary organs. It blackens the urine, like uva ursi. See Decoction.